Exploring the Acceptability and Cost-Effectiveness of Plastic Bottle Waste Bricks in Nigeria’s Construction Sector: A Stakeholder Perspective

The Journal of Environment & Development Pub Date : 2024-07-20 DOI:10.1177/10704965241260552

O. Solaja, O. D. Onafeso, O. Adelowokan, A. Dina, Adegbayi M. Hassan, Olusola S. Aluko-Arowolo, Olufemi O. Adeyemi, O. B. Adetola

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This study addresses a significant research gap by investigating the acceptability and cost-effectiveness of plastic bottle waste (PBW) bricks in Nigeria’s construction sector. Despite their potential environmental and economic benefits, there is limited comprehensive research on the factors influencing PBW brick adoption in Nigeria. The study aims to fill this void by exploring the acceptability and cost-effectiveness of PBW bricks in Nigeria, utilizing economic cost, environmental use, and gratifications theories for theoretical explanations. Through a cross-sectional survey design and inferential statistical methods, the study reveals a growing recognition of PBW bricks’ environmental benefits, alongside identifying cost factors and transportation costs as significant determinants of PBW brick production costs. These findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers interested in promoting sustainable construction practices in Nigeria.

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探索尼日利亚建筑行业对塑料瓶废砖的接受程度和成本效益：利益相关者视角

本研究通过调查尼日利亚建筑行业对塑料瓶废料砖（PBW）的接受程度和成本效益，填补了一项重要的研究空白。尽管塑料瓶废料砖具有潜在的环境和经济效益，但有关影响尼日利亚采用塑料瓶废料砖的因素的综合研究却十分有限。本研究旨在利用经济成本、环境使用和满足理论进行理论解释，探讨尼日利亚对塑料瓶废料砖的接受程度和成本效益，从而填补这一空白。通过横截面调查设计和推理统计方法，该研究揭示了人们越来越认可生化酚醛砖的环境效益，同时确定成本因素和运输成本是生化酚醛砖生产成本的重要决定因素。这些研究结果为政策制定者、行业利益相关者以及对促进尼日利亚可持续建筑实践感兴趣的研究人员提供了宝贵的见解。

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