Construction Waste Management: War Impacts

This lecture explores the challenges of handling construction waste resulting from war activities, focusing on the Russo-Ukrainian War. It discusses the management of disaster waste, lessons learned from past conflicts, and the importance of proper debris handling. The lecture delves into case studies from Gaza Strip and emphasizes the need for efficient removal and recycling of demolition waste. It also addresses the hazardous waste issues, such as asbestos and treated wood, and the long-term health risks associated with post-war debris. The speaker highlights the significance of sorting construction residues, accelerating asbestos waste removal, and using recycled materials in the reconstruction phase.