Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations
The development of the construction industry in Hong Kong and the UK has long played a vital role in economic development, advanced or otherwise, but has also brought formidable environmental challenges, particularly in terms of the huge volume of waste generated. This review paper puts under scruti...
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| description | The development of the construction industry in Hong Kong and the UK has long played a vital role in economic development, advanced or otherwise, but has also brought formidable environmental challenges, particularly in terms of the huge volume of waste generated. This review paper puts under scrutiny the environmental management practices and green materials and technologies adoption in the construction industries of two developed regions, Hong Kong and the UK, the main objective being to compare their approaches to construction waste management and assess the level to which they have adopted sustainable practices. This review recognizes construction waste as a major contributor to environmental degradation and indicates the on-site waste reduction according to waste hierarchy as adopted by both regions. Major findings are that effective environmental management practices, such as resource optimization, waste minimization, and pollution prevention, are also enforced through legislation and fiscal policies. The use of eco-concrete, plastic wood, and recycled steel, together with high-tech roofs and solar panels, shows a move toward sustainable and energy-saving building that is taking root more and more. This paper highlights the need for policies and innovation in promoting sustainable building. Future studies should look into the green techs’ long-term performance, cross-area policy spread, and how digital tools help maximize waste and create sustainably. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-28ecfeef26064a8abe97edd91592c0aa2025-08-20T03:26:56ZengMDPI AGUrban Science2413-88512025-06-019621710.3390/urbansci9060217Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed NationsTony Hadibarata0Risky Ayu Kristanti1Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, Curtin University, CDT250, Miri 98009, MalaysiaResearch Center for Oceanography, National Research and Innovation Agency, Pasir Putih I, Jakarta 14430, IndonesiaThe development of the construction industry in Hong Kong and the UK has long played a vital role in economic development, advanced or otherwise, but has also brought formidable environmental challenges, particularly in terms of the huge volume of waste generated. This review paper puts under scrutiny the environmental management practices and green materials and technologies adoption in the construction industries of two developed regions, Hong Kong and the UK, the main objective being to compare their approaches to construction waste management and assess the level to which they have adopted sustainable practices. This review recognizes construction waste as a major contributor to environmental degradation and indicates the on-site waste reduction according to waste hierarchy as adopted by both regions. Major findings are that effective environmental management practices, such as resource optimization, waste minimization, and pollution prevention, are also enforced through legislation and fiscal policies. The use of eco-concrete, plastic wood, and recycled steel, together with high-tech roofs and solar panels, shows a move toward sustainable and energy-saving building that is taking root more and more. This paper highlights the need for policies and innovation in promoting sustainable building. Future studies should look into the green techs’ long-term performance, cross-area policy spread, and how digital tools help maximize waste and create sustainably.https://www.mdpi.com/2413-8851/9/6/217environmental management practicesgreen materialsgreen materials technologyconstructiondeveloped countryUK |
| spellingShingle | Tony Hadibarata Risky Ayu Kristanti Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations Urban Science environmental management practices green materials green materials technology construction developed country UK |
| title | Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations |
| title_full | Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations |
| title_fullStr | Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations |
| title_short | Urban Sustainability in Construction: A Comparative Review of Waste Management Practices in Developed Nations |
| title_sort | urban sustainability in construction a comparative review of waste management practices in developed nations |
| topic | environmental management practices green materials green materials technology construction developed country UK |
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