Framework to Identify Directions for Future Construction and Demolition Waste Management Technologies

• Published in: E3S web of conferences Vol. 496; p. 4005
• Main Authors: Jaiswal, Ashwani, Roy, Parama, Bugalia, Nikhil, Varghese, Koshy, Ha, Quang Phuc
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Building information modeling; Case studies; Construction; construction and demolition waste; Construction industry wastes; Construction materials; Demolition; efficient waste management; Geographic information systems; Global positioning systems; GPS; Innovations; innovative solutions; Landfill; Recycling; reverse supply chain; Supply chains; Sustainable development; Technological change; technology; Technology adoption; Urban areas; Urban development; Waste disposal; Waste management; China; India
• ISSN: 2267-1242; 2555-0403; 2267-1242
• DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/202449604005

Effective waste management is essential for sustainable urban development, and Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste poses a significant challenge due to its volume and composition in urban regions. In recent years, technological advancements have offered innovative solutions to improve the management of C&D waste. This exploratory study primarily uses secondary data and draws on case studies from 5 Indian cities and global literature on technological innovations in C&D waste management to propose a preliminary framework for identifying how different technologies can play a vital role and where they can be incorporated into the reverse supply chain of C&D waste in the Indian urban context. This paper paves the road for future research that will use this initial framework to identify more practical technological solutions based on a thorough understanding of ground reality, improving chances of technology adoption.