- AURUM Mühendislik Sistemleri ve Mimarlık Dergisi
- Vol: 7 Issue: 1
- A PLATFORM PROPOSAL FOR THE EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES WITHIN THE CONCEPT OF Z...
A PLATFORM PROPOSAL FOR THE EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTES WITHIN THE CONCEPT OF ZERO WASTE IN İSTANBUL
Authors : Amany Lotfy A. S. SAWABY, Göksel DEMİR
Pages : 27-39
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Publication Date : 2023-06-30
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :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.Keywords : Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management, Zero-waste strategies, Stakeholder perspectives, Economic benefits, Zero Waste Construction Material Exchange (ZWCME) platform.