Designing for Deconstruction: How Architects Can Reduce Waste Before Shovels Hit Ground

The construction industry has long struggled to reduce waste, with construction and demolition (C&D) debris being a significant contributor to landfill overflow globally. Much of this accumulation stems from inadequate planning during the project's design stages. Although waste minimization has…

Lou Farrell22 December 2025

Exploring Sustainability at Hospitality Japan Conference

On October 15–16, the Capitol Tokyu Hotel brought together hundreds of hospitality professionals for the Hospitality Japan Conference to dive into the realities of doing business in today’s fast-changing world. Over 100 experts and 300 attendees explored the challenges and…

Olga Pleskatsevich20 October 2025

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Think Before the Build: Integrating Waste Management from Concept to Completion

The construction industry is at a pivotal moment when sustainable practices are no longer optional. They are essential. As buildings become more complex and environmental regulations tighten, integrating waste management from the earliest planning stages has become a cornerstone of…

Lou Farrell29 July 2025

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The Shocking Construction Waste Stream and Proposed Management Plans for the Future

Construction engineers and builders must overcome numerous obstacles to achieve sustainability because conventional waste practices do not consider the planet’s health. Common strategies are some of the most alarming and culminated in the building and construction sector's monumental carbon footprint…

Rose Morrison18 September 2024

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Alternative plastic waste management approaches

Context The use of plastic is present in our lives and it has become one of our habitual companions. Most of the objects that surround us are entirely or partially constituted by one of the many types of plastics that…

Ji Won Choi13 March 2020

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