Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in China have published a paper in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, highlighting the importance of managing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and reducing carbon emissions in building refurbishment projects. The study analyzed three waste management scenarios in a building refurbishment project in Suzhou, China. The researchers found that upcycling […]

Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a solar thermal treatment process to recycle construction and demolition debris, producing high-quality recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) suitable for structural applications. Led by Professor Ravindra Gettu, the team used concentrated solar radiation to heat waste concrete and create RCA that surpassed the quality of conventionally crushed aggregates. The technology […]

This study evaluates carbon emissions of construction and demolition (C&D) waste generated by building refurbishment, using a life cycle assessment approach through a case study project in China. Three waste management scenarios were developed for a building refurbishment project in the city of Suzhou. Scenario 1 is under the business-as-usual C&D waste management practice in […]

China’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Recycling Sector. This report examines the developing status of five provinces in South and West China, offering cutting-edge insight into regional developments. Identifying the potential for growth in the south and west of China, Invest NI conducted in-depth research on five key provinces in the region: Guangdong, Guangxi, Chongqing, […]

Invest Northern Ireland has conducted research projects to support Northern Ireland companies in China by identifying potential opportunities in the region. The first feature in this series focuses on China’s construction and demolition waste recycling sector. China’s C&D industry is currently in its early stages, with a significant amount of waste being generated. However, the […]