Today, there is no place where construction is not taking place in any country, and this situation will continue for as long as mankind lives. Because there is a demand for it now, and the demand for it will grow even more in the future. Construction also generates waste. Waste from construction or industrial products has a significant impact on the environment compared to other wastes. Lands contaminated with any construction and industrial waste are unsuitable for processing indefinitely, that is, for an indefinite period.
In other words, construction waste refers to the separation, processing, and disposal of non-recyclable waste.
These wastes should not be taken out of the construction area, they have special storage conditions. They should never be stored on bare soil. These wastes should be relocated as soon as possible. After planting, if they are mixed, they should be separated. Then it needs to be developed again.
But unfortunately, according to world experience, this method is not considered the most effective. Well, one may wonder why waste recycling is not efficient!
What must be done first?
- All materials to be used in construction must be produced in a way that is safe for the environment;
- It should be produced in an easy way of recycling or as a product that can be recycled today;
- In the production of construction materials, highly toxic chemical compounds are used, which should be replaced by products that do not harm the soil, air, and vegetation;
Building materials produced today are considered non-recyclable or not economically viable to recycle.
Construction is a fast-growing industry, and its impact on land cover is strong. Therefore, the construction materials must meet the above-mentioned requirements when they are manufactured. If we address these issues from the beginning, we can reduce and prevent environmental pollution from construction waste.
But it is also wrong to consider only environmental requirements. For example, the requirements of seismology must be taken into account. The problem is that pure products can be produced, but they are not solid. An environmentally friendly product is not resistant to soil erosion, and a clean product is not resistant to salt. This can lead to dangerous situations for human health.
But despite such demands, it should be achieved in such a way that the ecological benefits are not reduced. Construction waste must be recycled before it ends up on the ground.
And what to do after the soil cover is contaminated by industrial and construction products?
If these wastes are stored in contaminated sites, then those sites are not used. It is not allowed to be used at this time. Crops should not be planted in these areas, and even the plants grown in these areas should not be used for livestock. However, growing plants in these areas is beneficial because the plant enhances the ability of the land to regenerate. What are the uses of plants?
It can be used as fuel, dried, and used for other purposes. But it should not be used in livestock.
Allamyrat Gapurov
Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly
2nd year student of ecology
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