Sustainable Use of New and Recycled Materials in Coastal and Fluvial Construction: A Guidance Manual

This book provides guidance on identifying and assessing the environmental impacts of the primary materials used in coastal and fluvial construction and describes opportunities for recycling and re-using these and alternative materials. Contents: Policies, strategies and assessment methodologies - An overview of the policies and strategies aimed at improving environmental performance and achieving sustainable development; Methods for assessing life cycle impacts; Sustainable use of new and recycled materials as part of the design process - Comparison and selection of project options and materials; Environmental lifecycles and impacts of new and recycled materials - The lifecycles of construction materials.