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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kwok Kuen Tsang, Yuan Teng, Yi Lian, Li Wang
Summary: This study found that teacher burnout is related to school's market culture and hierarchy culture, with the impact of market culture fully mediated by surface acting, and the impact of hierarchy culture partially mediated by surface acting and deep acting.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kamyar Kabirifar, Mohammad Mojtahedi, Cynthia Changxin Wang, Vivian W. Y. Tam
Summary: The construction industry generates a significant amount of construction and demolition waste, which poses risks to social, environmental, and economic resources if not managed properly. This study proposes a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of construction and demolition waste management, highlighting the importance of empirical analysis and effective strategies for CDWM.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Matteo Mazzarano, Marco Quatrosi, Andrea Pronti
Summary: This study examines the impact of waste treatment methods and separation policies on Total Waste Management Costs in Italy at the NUTS 3 level. It found that circular policies can reduce TWMC, while separation policies can increase TWMC. Therefore, pursuing more comprehensive circular policies may be key to cost reduction.
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Engineering, Environmental
Ernesto Giglio, Fernanda Pedro, Luisa Cagica, Duarte Xara
Summary: Electronic waste is a significant environmental issue as its production outstrips recycling capacity. Dominant market logic and unresolved asymmetries among actors, causing conflicts, are identified as reasons for this problem. Our study of the e-waste situation in Sao Paulo City suggests that locally constructed governance could be a effective approach to promote e-waste recycling.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhikang Bao, Weisheng Lu
Summary: The study aims to develop a decision-support framework to help plan on-site and off-site construction waste recycling, using qualitative research methods in Shenzhen, China. Project characteristics and industrial and governmental supports are found to determine the technical and economic viability of a particular recycling option. These factors interact with each other and evolve over time and context to effect.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Chunbo Zhang, Mingming Hu, Francesco Di Maio, Benjamin Sprecher, Xining Yang, Arnold Tukker
Summary: The construction sector in Europe is driving resource consumption and waste generation, and the EU is making efforts to transition towards a more circular system. This study examines the impact of the waste hierarchy framework on construction and demolition waste management in Europe, as well as analyzing the performance of CDW management in each EU member state. Innovative treatment methods for CDW, with a focus on waste concrete, are also investigated to optimize and upgrade CDW management practices in light of advanced technologies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mitali Sarkar, Yong Won Seo
Summary: Due to technological development, energy demand is rapidly increasing, but available energy is finite. This study introduces energy supply chain management, where waste is converted into renewable energy to mitigate environmental pollution. Considering equal and unequal power of two players, cooperation policy results in higher profit in the energy supply chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xin Li, Laili Wang, Xuemei Ding
Summary: The study on waste management in the textile supply chain in China reveals the challenges including diverse types of waste, low recycling rates, long payback periods for investments, and lack of technical support. Despite exhibiting more sufficient waste management compared to other countries, China still has potential for improvement in waste management practices.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
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Engineering, Environmental
Wei Guo, Beidou Xi, Caihong Huang, Jiaxi Li, Zhurui Tang, Wei Li, Caiyun Ma, Weixia Wu
Summary: Solid waste management is influenced by various factors such as government policies, economic development, technology, and industrial structure. In China, measures like recycling, harmless treatment, and resource utilization are being implemented to improve waste management. Achieving waste reduction, energy consumption reduction, and carbon emission reduction requires capital investment and technological support.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ying Li, Hairui Hong, Chengshuang Sun, Zijie Geng, Cailin Zhang
Summary: This study proposed specific construction schemes of PVMSW collection and transportation systems for three situations, including city-wide lockdown status, medium and high-risk areas, and home quarantine. The collection and transportation links should be minimized to reduce the risks of virus transmission, with priority given to medical waste treatment facilities and MSW incineration plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weisheng Lu, Zhikang Bao, Wendy M. W. Lee, Bin Chi, Jiayuan Wang
Summary: This paper discusses the concept, boundaries, assessment period, and operation strategies of zero waste construction sites, and establishes an analytical framework through case studies. It points out that achieving the zero-waste goal on individual construction sites is challenging but feasible, requiring consideration of open, off-site strategies.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fatmawati Fatmawati, Nuryanti Mustari, Haerana Haerana, Risma Niswaty, Abdillah Abdillah
Summary: This study examines the implementation of waste bank programs in the eastern regions of Indonesia and finds deficiencies in communication and community participation. The study suggests that local governments collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of waste bank programs and increase public and private participation.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tingting Liu, Emiliya Suprun, Rodney A. Stewart, Shane Duran
Summary: Australia's Modern Slavery Act requires companies with annual consolidated revenues of at least AU$100 million to submit annual modern slavery statements. The construction industry is particularly vulnerable to modern slavery. This research identifies the factors that contribute to a successful approach to modern slavery risk and proposes a framework for assessing the readiness of construction industry entities to address modern slavery. The research highlights the importance of governance, risk assessment, mitigation measures, grievance processes, performance monitoring, and education in combating modern slavery. The findings contribute to the existing knowledge on modern slavery in operation and supply chains and can guide policy implementation in the construction industry.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alejandro Eguez
Summary: This study assesses the impact of income, environmental regulation stringency and enforcement on compliance with the EU Waste Hierarchy (EWH). The findings suggest that stricter and better enforced environmental regulation has a positive effect on EWH compliance, which has been increasing over time.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingyu Du, Dongjie Niu, Yu Chen, Xin Wang, Zhujie Bi
Summary: Developing a comprehensive city classification system is essential for municipal solid waste (MSW) management. This study selected six economic, social, and climatic indicators to classify cities into four clusters based on their relationships with MSW generation. The results showed significant differences in the distribution of indicators among different city clusters. The cross-prediction results validated the reliability of the clustering results. By establishing a city classification system, MSW generation can be predicted for cities lacking historical data, and appropriate regional policies can be formulated based on different relationships between MSW generation and influencing factors, especially for the four city clusters in mainland China.