• Training and education to promote adoption of sustainable approaches
  • Cenário da reciclagem e reuso de resíduos da construção e demolição em Natal, RN – Brasil

    ABSTRACT: Construction Industry is responsible for 50% of natural resources consumption, thus adopting sustainable practices regarding use and adequate disposal of civil construction and demolition wastes (CDW) are of utmost importance. Recycling and reuse of CDW has been consolidated as an important sustainable practice and has great potential to diminish environmental impact generated by civil industry as well as […]

  • Technologies for a sustainable built environment
  • Electronic waste as coating for construction industry

    ABSTRACT: Electronic waste is a growing problem, as the production increases, also the waste grows. The e-waste is composed of hazardous materials and metals, as copper, iron, gold, aluminum, lead and others. A component that is massively present on electronic waste is the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), which is fundamental for any electronic device. Despite the danger that electronic […]