Sustainable management and recycling processes of various construction and demolition wastes

The construction industry has experienced rapid expansion in recent decades as a consequence of population growth, increased IT spending, increased industrialization, and the introduction of new infrastructure projects, all of which have resulted in a dramatic increase in the construction industry. As a result, the demand for building materials for construction operations is high, resulting in a large volume of construction trash. Wasted construction materials resulted in significant financial losses for builders, contractors, regional governments, and the country as a whole. The massive volumes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste created throughout the world, which account for more than 25% of all waste generated, has become a severe environmental concern that must be addressed. This analytical research study examines the many negative environmental effects of the currently utilized conventional waste management approach of landfilling and offers trash recycling as a viable alternative. Because of the vast volumes created and the tremendous potential for re-use and recycling reflected in these materials, the EC has designated construction and demolition (C&D) waste as a priority stream. Indeed, appropriate management would result in the effective and efficient use of natural resources as well as the reduction of the planet's environmental consequences. As a result, the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) requires Member States (MS) to take all necessary steps by 2020 to obtain the minimum target of 70% (by weight) of C&D waste for re-use, recycling, and other material recovery, including backfilling operational processes using non-hazardous C&D waste to replace other materials. As a result, this study on C&D waste is an important tool for determining the next stages and trends in the handling of this waste stream in Europe.