Life cycle assessment of construction and demolition waste upcycling: A critical review of studies from 2010 to 2025

Life cycle assessment of construction and demolition waste upcycling: A critical review of studies from 2010 to 2025

Upcycling construction and demolition waste (CDW) not only enhances material performance and functional value, but also offers environmental co-benefits, thereby promoting a circular economy within the construction industry. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has gained widespread recognition as an effecti...

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Main Authors:	Ying Chen, Yifu Ou, M. Shadi Mohamed, Zhikang Bao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:	Developments in the Built Environment
Subjects:	Construction and demolition waste management Life cycle assessment Upcycling Circular economy Environmental impact assessment Review
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165925000857
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