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Recycling, Volume 7, Issue 3

June 2022 - 16 articles

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Cover Story: Since the construction industry is one of the fastest-growing economic sectors, new solutions are of high importance, in particular in the context of the materials applied. Reinforced concrete based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is one of the most widely used materials in modern buildings. Combining the implementation of the circular economy model with the maximum use of raw materials, as well as the improvement of durability and resistance of concrete, various types of waste are increasingly used as additives—binders or aggregate. In this paper, a concise overview of ecological solutions concerning the use of different types of waste as construction materials is presented. Their influence on the properties and composition of the concrete are widely discussed. Further, future research directions on the development of environmentally friendly construction materials are indicated. View this paper

Articles (16)

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,003 Views
25 Pages

Assessing Alternative Supporting Organic Materials for the Enhancement of Water Reuse in Subsurface Constructed Wetlands Receiving Acid Mine Drainage

  • Martha M. Oberholzer,
  • Paul J. Oberholster,
  • Luyanda L. Ndlela,
  • Anna-Maria Botha and
  • Johannes C. Truter

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a global problem with severe consequences for the environment. South Africa’s abandoned mines are a legacy from the country’s economic dependence on the mining sector, with consequent negative impacts on ecosys...

  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,250 Views
17 Pages

Rudimentary Assessment of Waste-to-Wealth of Used Tires Crumbs in Thermal Energy Storage

  • Hussain H. Al-Kayiem,
  • Bilawal A. Bhayo,
  • Elena Magaril and
  • Pavithra Ravi

Disposing of waste tires is a major environmental and economic issue. Different recycling methods have been studied to account for its re-usage. This project aims to evaluate the possible usage of shredded waste tires in thermal energy storage (TES)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
4,012 Views
22 Pages

At present, global waste tire generation considerably exceeds consumption. Moreover, waste rubber tires (WRTs) are a cause of concern, as huge volumes are being discarded and buried, thus causing serious environmental pollution. Rubberized waste conc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
8,354 Views
14 Pages

Efficient packaging waste management systems are essential considering recent revisions of the European legislation on packaging waste management that sets ambitious targets. European rules aim to deal with the increasing quantities of packaging wast...

  • Feature Paper
  • Review
  • Open Access
26 Citations
10,729 Views
23 Pages

Waste Management for Green Concrete Solutions: A Concise Critical Review

  • Magdalena Osial,
  • Agnieszka Pregowska,
  • Sławomir Wilczewski,
  • Weronika Urbańska and
  • Michael Giersig

Reinforced concrete based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is one of the most commonly used materials in modern buildings. Due to the global growth of the building industry, concrete components have been partially or completely replaced with waste m...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
7,069 Views
23 Pages

Does Policy on Plastic Waste Support Higher Waste Management Hierarchy Options?

  • Kunle Ibukun Olatayo,
  • Paul T. Mativenga and
  • Annlizé L. Marnewick

There is an urgent and growing need to further advance the plastic waste management system globally and in South Africa, due to the increasing impact of plastic waste. This study focused on the adequacy of plastic policies to sustainably manage plast...

  • Review
  • Open Access
24 Citations
10,508 Views
15 Pages

Encouraging Sustainable Use of RAP Materials for Pavement Construction in Oman: A Review

  • Husam Al Dughaishi,
  • Jawad Al Lawati,
  • Munder Bilema,
  • Ali Mohammed Babalghaith,
  • Nuha S. Mashaan,
  • Nur Izzi Md. Yusoff and
  • Abdalrhman Milad

The Sultanate of Oman has experienced rapid development over the last thirty years and has constructed environmentally friendly and sustainable infrastructure while it continues to find economical alternative resources to achieve the goals of the Oma...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,010 Views
10 Pages

A Study of the Feasibility of Using Grey Sedge Residue to Facilitate Zero Waste Production

  • Kamonwan Chucheep,
  • Nathaporn Suwanpayak and
  • Naree Phanchindawan

There is approximately 30% of grey sedge (Lepironia articulata) residue remaining from weaving production that could add value to support zero waste management. Therefore, the aim of this research was to study the feasibility of using a residue of gr...

  • Review
  • Open Access
113 Citations
39,053 Views
40 Pages

Lithium-ion batteries have become a crucial part of the energy supply chain for transportation (in electric vehicles) and renewable energy storage systems. Recycling is considered one of the most effective ways for recovering the materials for spent...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
5,595 Views
20 Pages

The exponential growth of digitalisation and the continuous increase in sustainability needs are currently reshaping the European manufacturing industry through its entire value chain. Industrial sectors have undergone significant changes globally in...

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