Wastewater management in the construction sector: a systemic analysis of current practice in Victoria, Australia

Karunasena, Gayani; Gajanayake, Akvan; Udawatta, Nilupa

doi:10.1080/15623599.2022.2118102

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“…Reuse can be performed either in the same or a new building location, and the function of the material or product may be different. Some examples of reusing building components include the reuse of greywater [63] and the adaptative reuse of existing structures [41]. Even though there are hurdles to overcome to reuse buildings or building components, which can be social, economic, material, or stakeholder related, the main obstacle is that they have not been designed for this purpose [56].…”

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Development of the Circular Economy Design Guidelines for the Australian Built Environment Sector

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The construction and demolition (C&D) waste stream is the main source of solid waste in Australia. While there is a strong circularity drive in Australia’s and state/territory governments’ waste regulatory framework, clear guidelines for C&D waste management are yet to be developed for the built environment sector in Australia. This study proposes a suite of construction industry-specific guidelines for achieving circular economy (CE) goals by reviewing issues related to “Design for Zero Waste” (DfZW) and “Design for Recycling” (DfR). To do so, this study explores the current CE practices in construction and infrastructure projects in both global and Australian contexts through a systematic literature review. In addition, barriers and enablers of CE in the built environment were identified. This study provides a list of guidelines that can help industry practitioners achieve CE in the construction sector in Australia. These guidelines draw on the main themes identified through the literature review: circularity practices, resource management, innovation, and optimisation. Thus, this study bridges the gap between theory and practice by offering clear, circular guidelines for designing out C&D waste in Australia. The proposed guidelines enable industry practitioners to keep products and materials in use for a longer period and develop strategies to regenerate natural systems. Future research should focus on several aspects, including measuring emissions reductions linked to the strategies shown in the proposed guidelines.

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