My study focus on a framework for identification and evaluation of the critical factors that influence construction and demolition waste management through ought the project lifecycle. Now I'm looking for the best method for classify the factors in to the economical , social and environmental categories.
I believe the construction and demolition waste must be classified as a recyclable (even though not 100%). Wooden , iron materials , waste concrete and other debris can be reused or send for recycling (iron materials). However the demolition waste can be done in the same way , it must be properly managed. Demolished concrete structure can be used for making basement for high ways or similar use whereas iron part must be separated from the concrete structure and recycled.
Dear Kambiz
In my view, the classification under economic, social, ane environmental aspects, as you suggest, cannot be the best because such aspects overlap themselves in any forms. I do agree with Dr. David that other criteria - more effective in terms of purposes - can be achievied. As in any case of wastes, the best initiative is to avoid them, and secondly, to reduce them in quantity and risks they can offer for health and for environment. Then, recycle those that are recyclable, and just at the end manage for dispoasal. I guess Life Cycle Assessment can help you. Unless for academic reason I would try to organise wastes under economic, environmental, and social aspects, because such aspects, as I said, are imbricated. For instance, you can generate a great amount of wastes, and it has bad environmental consequences, but once you classify by dangerousness, and find out that the main part can be sold, you will have economic advantages, and perhaps, social advantages, depending on the way (system) you sell it. So, the three categories (economic, social, ecological) are almost always together as causes-consequences. That is why I can barely understand sustainability of environmental management effectiveness just looking as the Triple Bottom Line, I mean, this is now a shallow way to manage sutainability. It follows attached a guideline, I hope it can help you.
Dear Claudia
Grateful for your kind reply , however I have a list of factors that influence on construction and demolition waste. I'm looking for a proper method that cluster them into the environmental, social and economical dimension.
Dear kambiz
you can find environmental, social and economical related criteria from my last paper:
"Assessment and selection of the best treatment alternative for infectious waste by modified sustainability assessment of technologies (SAT) methodology"
The paper is available in my researchgate account.
Also i suggestion to you SAT methodology for your work.
Good luck
Dear Dr Kambiz
I really do not see the point for this clasification... Why would you go for that? I suggest you instaed to find the connections amongst the three factors, and find out what comes at first in each specific case. Then, treat them as a systemic issue rather than under the view of the Triple Bottom Line. Just my tip. Best regards.
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