Evaluation of construction waste in Xanxerê: possibilities for a more sustainable end
by Luisa Félix Dalla Vecchia; Aryane Spadotto; Cíntia De Carli
International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD), Vol. 13, No. 4, 2014

Abstract: This research aims to study new strategies of reduction and destination of construction waste, as well as acknowledge what is being done with the waste produced in the city of Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, in order to propose actions for a better destination of the waste. In order to do so a field research was carried out, with the use of a supporting questionnaire, interviewing authorities, collectors association and companies, which have a direct or indirect link to the production of construction waste in the city. Furthermore, strategies adopted in other Brazilian cities and abroad were also studied as well as the legislation in order to understand the viability of using these strategies in Xanxerê.

Online publication date: Tue, 30-Sep-2014

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