This research investigates the economic benefits of zero-waste strategies in Istanbul's construction and demolition (C&D) waste sector. Current waste management practices, challenges, and stakeholder perspectives are analyzed to identify improvement opportunities. A case study demonstrates the potential of zero-waste principles in the C&D sector, emphasizing financial savings. This research introduces the Zero Waste Construction Material Exchange (ZWCME) platform, a digital solution connecting waste generators with potential users and recyclers, promoting reuse, recycling, and upcycling of C&D waste materials. The research explores industry implications, identifies enablers and barriers to zero-waste adoption, and examines the policy and regulatory framework needed to support the ZWCME platform. Results highlight significant potential for economic benefits through zero-waste strategies in Istanbul's C&D waste sector, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration, supportive policies, and innovative solutions like the ZWCME platform.
Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management Zero-waste strategies Stakeholder perspectives Economic benefits Zero Waste Construction Material Exchange (ZWCME) platform.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | İnşaat Mühendisliği (Diğer) |
Bölüm | Araştırma Makalesi |
Yazarlar | |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 30 Haziran 2023 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 6 Nisan 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 14 Nisan 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1 |
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