The Impact of C & D Waste on Indian Environment: A Critical Review

Abstract

Construction industry is regarded as one of the foremost reasons of environment degradation worldwide. Waste is considered an apex issue in the construction sector because of its economic and ecological influences. From the past 25 years, the concentration on the Construction and Demolition (C & D) waste has been developing from various academicians, investigators and experts worldwide. This study analyses the C & D waste management and its effect on environment in India. The prime factors related to C & D waste disposal that influence the environment adversely are dust and noise in India. The present study reviews the impacts of C & D waste and their role in construction industry which is required for providing a hopeful and precautionary system for environmental management and protection. Suggestions have also been proposed to improve the condition of utilization of the C & D waste and making the environment sustainable. The issues discussed are suitable for construction managers and others related to the management of construction projects to have awareness of impacts of C & D waste on the environment. It is suggested that the understanding and awareness of the project participants with respect to the impacts of construction processes on the environment needs to be strengthened.