The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.
Mais »Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review
The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.
Mais »GIS-based planning system for managing the flow of construction and demolition waste in Brazil
The objective of this article was to plan a network for municipal management of construction and demolition waste in Brazil with the assistance of a geographic information system, using the city of Recife as a case study.
Mais »Does reducing food losses and wastes in sub-Saharan Africa make economic sense?
Focusing on ten agrarian countries in Africa and building mainly on the Food and Agriculture Organizations Food Balance Sheets (FBSs), this study generates some new insights on the level of FLW by country, FSC and food type.
Mais »Burning waste in cement kilns: The story of Calusco dAdda
Burning waste in cement kilns is a widespread practice, but what is its impact on citizens health and the environment? In the cement plant of Calusco dAdda, the partial switch from petroleum coke to waste-based fuels has substantially increased the emissions of many pollutants, which can have significant effects on …
Mais »Potential use of brick waste as alternate concrete-making materials: A review
The utilization of brick waste as cement and aggregate substitute is summarized. Effects on the properties of concrete and mortar are discussed. It is recommended to use waste brick dust as up to 20% cement replacement material.
Mais »GIS-based planning system for managing the flow of construction and demolition waste in Brazil
The objective of this article was to plan a network for municipal management of construction and demolition waste in Brazil with the assistance of a geographic information system, using the city of Recife as a case study.
Mais »Does reducing food losses and wastes in sub-Saharan Africa make economic sense?
Focusing on ten agrarian countries in Africa and building mainly on the Food and Agriculture Organizations Food Balance Sheets (FBSs), this study generates some new insights on the level of FLW by country, FSC and food type.
Mais »Burning waste in cement kilns: The story of Calusco dAdda
Burning waste in cement kilns is a widespread practice, but what is its impact on citizens health and the environment? In the cement plant of Calusco dAdda, the partial switch from petroleum coke to waste-based fuels has substantially increased the emissions of many pollutants, which can have significant effects on …
Mais »Does reducing food losses and wastes in sub-Saharan Africa make economic sense?
Focusing on ten agrarian countries in Africa and building mainly on the Food and Agriculture Organizations Food Balance Sheets (FBSs), this study generates some new insights on the level of FLW by country, FSC and food type.
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