The sustainable remediation forum

Baker, Carol; Smith, Lesley; Woodward, David S.

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“…Some authors consider green remedia-tion as a variant for SR (Hou et al, 2014b). Others consider that SR can mean green remediation, when it is considered that reduced energy consumption minimizes greenhouse gas emissions; that lower environmental impacts are associated with cost reductions; and that green practices can lead to better and faster social acceptance, since stakeholders generally agree that the remediation process should be driven by the selection of green and environmentally friendly techniques (Baker et al, 2009;Fortuna et al, 2011).…”

Section: Background and Contextualization Of The Sustainability Insertion In The Management Of Contaminated Sitesmentioning

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Sustainable Remediation: A New Way of Thinking the Contaminated Sites Management

Braun¹,

Trentin²,

Visentin³

et al. 2020

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Within the evolution in the remediation field, the traditional approach to contaminated sites management, based almost exclusively on the risk, time, cost, and decontamination efficiency, is gradually being replaced by the concepts of sustainability. The most recent focus is the incorporation of the term "sustainable remediation (SR)", taking into account that application of a remediation technique can have its own impacts. Thus, this paper aims to present and analyze the characteristics and trends on the knowledge developed in the field of SR and its incorporation in the contaminated sites management context. Firstly, the background to the SR approach is presented. This discussion was carried out through a contextualization of the main changes that occurred in the contaminated sites management with insertion of SR. After that, the main characteristics and concepts of SR are presented and analyzed, and the different stakeholders involvement in this process is discussed. Finally, the main elements present in sustainability evaluation of remediation processes are discussed. It can be concluded that a consensus on the increasingly solid incorporation of a sustainable approach in remediation projects is emerging on the global scene with a view to reducing the process impacts and maximizing the long-term benefits of the contaminated site.

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Section: Background and Contextualization Of The Sustainability Insertion In The Management Of Contaminated Sitesmentioning

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Sustainable Remediation: A New Way of Thinking the Contaminated Sites Management

Braun¹,

Trentin²,

Visentin³

et al. 2020

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“…The purpose of remediation is either reactively to remove existing situations causing harm or posing unacceptable levels of risk (e.g., the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in the United States or Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in England, Wales, and Scotland) or proactively to prevent such risk being created by site redevelopment processes (land-use planning). Baker et al (2009) observe that "regulators seem to currently be focusing on green remediation and not sustainable remediation. How can the industry change this perception so that a more holistic approach is followed?…”

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Sustainable remediation: Quo vadis?

Nathanail

2011

Remediation Journal

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Sustainable remediation is at a crossroads. In a few short years it has become a mainstream topic while simultaneously maintaining its chimeral status. Sustainable remediation is a term claimed by many yet a concept apparently understood by few. Its characterization has necessitated the development of a plethora of metrics and tools yet its essence readily emerges. U.S.-led initiatives have been adopted around the globe. Relative sustainability appraisal is easy to carry out and potentially sufficient for most site circumstances. The need to adequately protect human health and the environment has been recognized. Now the industry needs to focus our attention on protection and restoration that itself has a reasonably maximized net benefit. O

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Avaliação Do Ciclo De Vida (Acv) Aplicada a Remediação De Áreas Contaminadas

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Arduin

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RESUMOA remediação de áreas contaminadas é a aplicação de técnica(s) visando à remoção, redução ou contenção de contaminantes. Os processos de remediação podem acarretar impactos ambientais associados ao uso de recursos, emissões e transformação da área. Este artigo apresenta o levantamento do estado da arte referente ao uso da ACV aplicada a tecnologias de remediação, bem como o contexto de remediação de áreas contaminadas no Brasil. Esta pesquisa foi conduzida com base em uma revisão bibliográfica sistemática. Os critérios envolveram o estabelecimento de palavras-chave para a busca de informações, a definição dos meios e plataformas de busca (bases de dados), bem como classificação e sistematização. O levantamento de dados procedeu-se até o mês de dezembro de 2011. Trinta e sete estudos foram localizados, entre 1997 e 2011. Destes, trinta artigos indexados em periódicos científicos internacionais e sete de outros fontes. A unidade funcional e o escopo temporal variaram, dependendo do cenário da contaminação e dos critérios técnicos estabelecidos para a remediação. Para a avaliação do impacto do ciclo de vida, a maior parte dos estudos utilizou metodologias de impacto de ponto médio, sendo que a categoria de impacto de maior incidência foi o potencial de aquecimento global. A aplicação da ACV nos estudos de casos pesquisados foi considerada um método que permitiu mapear os impactos ambientais associados às tecnologias de remediação, apesar de limitações quanto aos inventários e a complexidade dos processos. Palavras-chave: Áreas contaminadas; Avaliação do ciclo de vida [ACV]; Impacto ambiental; Remediação. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT (LCA) APPLIED TO REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES ABSTRACTThe remediation of contaminated areas requires the application of techniques to remove, reduce, or contain contaminants. The processes of remediation can result in environmental impacts associated with resource use, emissions, and transformation of the area. This article presents a survey of the technique of using LCA to map remediation technologies, as well as the context of remediation of contaminated areas in Brazil. The research was carried out based on a systematic literature review. The criteria involved the establishment of keywords to search for information, definition of media, and search platforms (databases), as well as classification and systematization. Data were collected until December 2011. Thirty-seven published studies were located, mainly in journals, between 1997 and 2011. The functional units of time and scope varied depending on the scenario of contamination and the technical criteria established for the remediation. To evaluate the impact of the life cycle, most of the studies used midpoint impact methodologies. The global warming potential was the impact category with the highest incidence of midpoints. The application of LCA in the case studies surveyed was considered a method that allowed mapping of the environmental impacts associated with remediation technologies, even considering the existing limitations of th...

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The sustainable remediation forum

Abstract: Regulators seem to currently be focusing on green remediation and not sustainable remediation. How can the industry change this perception so that a more holistic approach is followed?

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Sustainable Remediation: A New Way of Thinking the Contaminated Sites Management

Sustainable Remediation: A New Way of Thinking the Contaminated Sites Management

Sustainable remediation: Quo vadis?

Avaliação Do Ciclo De Vida (Acv) Aplicada a Remediação De Áreas Contaminadas

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