Sustentabilidade e construção civil: práticas da gestão de resíduos sólidos

Abstract

This study addresses sustainability in the construction industry, specifically regarding solid waste management practices. The objective is to analyze how the construction industry integrates sustainability into its operations, particularly with regard to solid waste management, seeking to understand the impact of these practices from a sustainability perspective. Specific objectives include discussing how sustainability concepts can be integrated into the sector's waste management strategy, introducing current solid waste management practices in construction and their efficiency levels, and observing how sustainable practices can help mitigate environmental impacts. Regarding the methodology, this work consists of exploratory bibliographic research of a qualitative nature, based on a systematic literature review of articles found in the Redalyc and Google Scholar databases. Although a considerable body of literature on the topic was initially found, data processing revealed only nine articles, five of which were published in 2019, one in 2020, one in 2021, and two in 2022. This study is justified by the environmental problems caused by intensive production and consumption, such as the depletion of natural resources and the generation of solid waste. Inefficient waste disposal can lead to soil and water contamination, public health risks, and a reduced quality of life in urban areas.