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Construction Waste Challenges in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region

Hao, J. L. / Tam, Vivian W. Y. / Yuan, H. P. / Wang, J. Y.

Construction waste is the main waste generator in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Its impacts on the environment in these two regions have become a serious problem to society. To minimize resource consumption and in accordance with worldwide environmental protection, construction waste management is urgently needed. Therefore, this paper conducts analysis in construction waste problems and challenges in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Structured interviews were conducted. Suggestions to improve construction waste management in these two regions are given in this study.

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Construction Waste Challenges in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region

Hao, J. L. / Tam, Vivian W. Y. / Yuan, H. P. / Wang, J. Y.

Construction waste is the main waste generator in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Its impacts on the environment in these two regions have become a serious problem to society. To minimize resource consumption and in accordance with worldwide environmental protection, construction waste management is urgently needed. Therefore, this paper conducts analysis in construction waste problems and challenges in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Structured interviews were conducted. Suggestions to improve construction waste management in these two regions are given in this study.

Construction Waste Challenges in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region

Hao, J. L. / Tam, Vivian W. Y. / Yuan, H. P. / Wang, J. Y.

Construction waste is the main waste generator in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Its impacts on the environment in these two regions have become a serious problem to society. To minimize resource consumption and in accordance with worldwide environmental protection, construction waste management is urgently needed. Therefore, this paper conducts analysis in construction waste problems and challenges in the Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Regions. Structured interviews were conducted. Suggestions to improve construction waste management in these two regions are given in this study.

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Title:

Construction Waste Challenges in Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region

Contributors:

Hao, J. L. (author) / Tam, Vivian W. Y. (author) / Yuan, H. P. (author) / Wang, J. Y. (author)

Published in:

International Journal of Construction Management ; 11 ; 37-47

Publication date:

2011-01-01

Size:

11 pages

ISSN:

1562-3599 , 2331-2327

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2011.10773160

Type of media:

Article (Journal)

Type of material:

Electronic Resource

Language:

English

Keywords:

Construction industry , waste management , challenges , suggestions , Hong Kong , Pearl River Delta Region

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