| Title |
The Reuse of Excavated Soils from Construction and Demolition Projects: Limitations and Possibilities |
| ID_Doc |
29231 |
| Authors |
Hale, SE; Roque, AJ; Okkenhaug, G; Sormo, E; Lenoir, T; Carlsson, C; Kupryianchyk, D; Flyhammar, P; Zlender, B |
| Title |
The Reuse of Excavated Soils from Construction and Demolition Projects: Limitations and Possibilities |
| Year |
2021 |
| Published |
Sustainability, 13.0, 11 |
| DOI |
10.3390/su13116083 |
| Abstract |
The construction and demolition of infrastructure can produce a surplus of excavated soils that ends up at landfills. This practice is not sustainable, and approaches are needed to reduce soil waste and minimize environmental and human health hazards. The "Reuse of urban soils and sites" Working Group in the European Large Geotechnical Institute Platform (ELGIP) works towards a safe and resource efficient use of excavated soils for construction. By considering relevant literature and practicals based on experience in the participating ELGIP countries (France, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden), this study presents current practice related to the reuse of excavated soils, and the main barriers (regulatory, organizational, logistical and material quality) to effectively reuse them. Results show that there is no consensus on the best strategies to manage excavated soils in urban areas. This paper provides suggestions of ways in which stakeholders can increase reuse of excavated soils. |
| Author Keywords |
sustainable engineering; excavated soil; reuse; building project; case studies |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:000660712800001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6083/pdf?version=1622193841
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