Rundong Feng , Bin Chen , Shenghe Liu , Fuyuan Wang , Kaiyong Wang , Rouyu Zhengchen , Disheng Wang
{"title":"Future inequality of human exposure to greenspace resource and spatial utilization strategy in China","authors":"Rundong Feng , Bin Chen , Shenghe Liu , Fuyuan Wang , Kaiyong Wang , Rouyu Zhengchen , Disheng Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Inequity in human exposure to greenspaces is a global concern, but predicting future long-term trends and designing spatial utilization strategy are still lacking. This study integrated multi-source data, future land use simulation model and machine learning to estimate the spatiotemporal patterns of greenspace exposure and its inequality (measured by Gini index) in China from 2020 to 2100, and proposed spatial utilization strategy assuming constant greenspace provision. Results showed that future greenspace exposure inequality and change rates are generally higher (1.1–2.7 times) in northern China than in southern China. Under the SSP3–7.0 and SSP5–8.5 scenarios, greenspace exposure inequality is more pronounced and grows faster for older and less educated women, as well as in megacities. Moreover, a targeted reduction in patch fragmentation can alleviate greenspace exposure inequality by 8.1–19.9 %. These insights require future urban greening to simultaneously consider greenspace spatial configuration and structural differences to popularize greenspaces for urban residents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 108231"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143552004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yilin Lyu , Nina Xiong , Yuying Liang , Shuqi Lin , Jia Wang
{"title":"Estimation of construction and demolition waste and assessment of disposal facility location: An integrated Material Flow Analysis and Geographic Information System approach","authors":"Yilin Lyu , Nina Xiong , Yuying Liang , Shuqi Lin , Jia Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108226","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108226","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Efficient and cost-effective management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is a global challenge. This research integrates Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to overcome limitations of traditional methods in accurately estimating waste generation. We utilizing building and real-estate data to quantify C&D waste at 100-meter grids, and evaluate the suitability of disposal facility locations based on the capacity gaps. It reveals that: Annual C&D waste output in Beijing central area was approximately 10 million tons, over 80 % is generated by urban renewal. Annual recycling value reaches US$318.64 million. Considering the waste disposal needs, the suitable land for new facilities represents only about 3 %, yet can achieve source control. We recommend source separation and proximity-based transportation for recycling and disposal of C&D waste, offering new insights and actionable solutions for waste quantification management and sustainable development in regions at different stages of urbanization worldwide.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 108226"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143551440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inconsistencies revealed: A critical analysis of circular economy assessment methods for buildings","authors":"Saba Mani , M.Reza Hosseini , Gayani Karunsena , Tuba Kocaturk","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A wide range of metrics and assessment methods have been proposed to quantify the performance of buildings concerning their alignment with CE principles. This study is one of the first to undertake a comprehensive review of noteworthy metrics through a quantitative analysis. It subsequently conducts a comparative assessment among three of the most prominent metrics, utilizing a defined scenario for a case project, with the aim of uncovering variations and inconsistencies, if any. The findings reveal a marked diversity and inconsistency among major assessment methods. That is, a simple scenario assessed by these methods — which are treated as the most reliable and widely used in the domain — can result in significantly disparate outcomes, leading to confusion among practitioners. This study makes a valuable contribution to the field by providing concrete data and tangible evidence that bring to light the existing incongruities among prevalent assessment methods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 108203"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143534094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling the urban stock and lifecycles of bridges: An integrated framework for dynamic-locational material flow analysis","authors":"Stefan Lange, Ali Abdelshafy, Grit Walther","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108232","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108232","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper introduces a dynamic-locational MFA model to analyze the urban stock of bridges by integrating quantity, time, and location in one framework. The model is developed to assess existing materials in the urban stock, predict future demolition activities, quantify material flows, and analyze their spatial distribution. The derived framework depends on the structural conditions to anticipate lifetime and survival. For the empirical analysis and demonstration, a dataset of >12,000 bridges in North Rhine-Westphalia was compiled to provide the required information such as location, area, type and material. The analyses demonstrate significant variability in material flows across different times and locations. Some regions exhibited exceptional material flows, while others had very low flows, highlighting the importance of temporal and spatial aspects. The results also predict significant material flows over the next two decades in the investigated region, underscoring the urgency of circular economy and closer cooperation between stakeholders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 108232"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143552476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yongyue Gong , Heming Wang , Asaf Tzachor , Tomer Fishman , Fengmei Ma , Lingli Hou , Yao Wang , Wenju Sun , Yihan Song , Kai Fang , Wei-Qiang Chen , Yuri Mazei , Alexei Tiunov
{"title":"A decade of ecological and environmental research on the belt and road initiative: Evolution and future directions","authors":"Yongyue Gong , Heming Wang , Asaf Tzachor , Tomer Fishman , Fengmei Ma , Lingli Hou , Yao Wang , Wenju Sun , Yihan Song , Kai Fang , Wei-Qiang Chen , Yuri Mazei , Alexei Tiunov","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108217","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108217","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), launched in 2013, is an ambitious infrastructure project aimed at enhancing global trade and economic growth. Understanding the BRI's ecological and environmental impacts is crucial for achieving global sustainability. Despite a decade of BRI construction, research on its environmental impact remains fragmented with numerous understudied topics. This study seeks to uncover topical interconnections and trends by analyzing 735 publications on the BRI's eco-environmental impacts using natural language processing methods. The temporal trend of author keywords identifies 31 trending terms, 28 of which, including “renewable energy” and “institutional quality,” emerged in 2019–2023. The topical interconnections reveal that CO<sub>2</sub>-focused eco-environmental research is closely linked to themes of energy and economics. The results highlight the necessity of promoting cross-sector and international collaborations to mitigate eco-environmental impacts. Finally, we recommend leveraging digital technologies and institutional quality to support a greener BRI.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108217"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seyedmehdi Sharifian, Cagri Un, Nien-Hwa Linda Wang
{"title":"Energy-efficient isobaric hydrothermal conversion of REEs in NdFeB waste magnets","authors":"Seyedmehdi Sharifian, Cagri Un, Nien-Hwa Linda Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108225","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108225","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waste magnets contain about 30 wt.% rare earth elements (REEs), yet less than 1 % are recycled, with most ending up in landfills, causing environmental harm. A hydrothermal process (HTP) was developed to convert end-of-life NdFeB magnets into REE hydroxides, iron (II, III) oxide, and hydrogen. This process uses hydrothermal reactions to pulverize crushed magnets into fine powder, eliminating the need for energy-intensive milling and oxidation prior to REE purification. Catalyst type, concentration, temperature, and magnet loading were optimized for an isothermal method. The results showed that 5 mM potassium sulfate at 275 °C were optimal for HTP. A more efficient isobaric process was then developed to improve reaction rates, yields, productivity, and safety. The isobaric process achieved 98 % yield in 24 hours, compared to 95 % yield in 36 hours for isothermal HTP. The isobaric process could also generate sufficient hydrogen to power the HTP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108225"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143527388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chuan-Ming Xing , Yong-Yao Zhang , Yi-Fei Zhang , Yu-Fei Meng , Qing-Lian Wu , Bo Yan , Yao-Hua Wu , Hua-Zhe Wang , Juan-Shan Du , Wan-Qian Guo
{"title":"Municipal sludge as precursors in Chinese medicinal herbal residues composting for plant-growth biostimulant production: Priming effects and microbial mechanism","authors":"Chuan-Ming Xing , Yong-Yao Zhang , Yi-Fei Zhang , Yu-Fei Meng , Qing-Lian Wu , Bo Yan , Yao-Hua Wu , Hua-Zhe Wang , Juan-Shan Du , Wan-Qian Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108221","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108221","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposed a feasible strategy to promote plant-growth biostimulants (PGB) production using sludge as an alternative precursor in plant-derived substances composting, providing new insights into the nutrient-driven intrinsic regulatory mechanisms of microbial ecology. Our results indicate that the intervention of sludges achieved rapid polymerization and accumulation of humic substances (HS) within a brief timeframe. The nutrients in the sludge drove the establishment of a unique microbial interaction network, optimizing the utilization of carbon/nitrogen sources, and resulting in accelerated PGB production. The positive responses of microbial physiological behaviors were the intrinsic factors in regulating microbial community composition and metabolisms, which impact the transformation of organic matter into PGB. Therefore, targeted strategies that induce microbial physiological behaviors could substantially enhance PGB production efficiency. Overall, this study provides a novel sustainable approach to sludge resource management, providing deeper insights into the relationship between microbial physiological behavior and PGB production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108221"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kai Zhao , Zhenye Zhang , Yijun Li , Hang Fu , Xiting Peng , Ran Tao , Zhiyuan Li , Weigu Wen , Xin Xie , Shanying Hu
{"title":"Identifying the flows and stocks of additives in polyvinyl chloride plastics for balancing environmental and economic impacts","authors":"Kai Zhao , Zhenye Zhang , Yijun Li , Hang Fu , Xiting Peng , Ran Tao , Zhiyuan Li , Weigu Wen , Xin Xie , Shanying Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A comprehensive and in-depth study of the flow and stock characteristics of thorough categories of plastic additives is the first step in uncovering the internal mechanisms of chemical problems in plastic pollution. This study documents the material metabolism of 34 plastic additives in PVC plastics in China during 2020 and evaluates the trends when both environmental and economic benefits from these additives are optimized. A total of 8.65 million tons of plastic additives were used in the manufacturing process of PVC plastics, with 3.7 million tons added to the stock of new plastic additives. The research findings reveal significant variability in the distribution characteristics of different types of plastic additives across various types of PVC plastics (standard deviation: 5.6 %-12.1 %). Moreover, the contradiction between the comprehensive environmental impacts and economic benefits of most plastic additives has been confirmed. The optimization results indicate that the improvement in economic efficiency (9 %-14 %) and a reduction in the integrated environmental impact (9 %-19 %) can be achieved simultaneously by optimizing the current usage structure of plastic additives. Therefore, formulating targeted policies to guide the capacity development of different types of plastic additives in future industries would be beneficial. This study aims to provide scientific information and management strategies for chemical issues in plastics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108213"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143519850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Current progresses in the analysis, treatment and resource utilization of industrial waste salt in China: A comprehensive review","authors":"Ling Feng , Binghui Tian , Ming Zhu , Min Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108224","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108224","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Industrial waste salt is a complex hazardous solid waste generated in the process of near zero liquid discharge (ZLD) of industrial wastewater. Proper treatment of industrial waste salt is crucial to prevent environmental damage and resource wastage. The primary challenge in treating industrial waste salts lies in the presence of organic contaminants. A comprehensive understanding of the physicochemical properties and environmental behavior of these organic contaminants is essential for developing effective treatment strategies. This study provides a thorough review of recent advances in industrial waste salts, including their sources, properties, characterization methods and treatment technologies. Specifically, the up-to-date spectroscopic/mass spectrometric techniques for characterizing organic contaminants in waste salts and commonly used thermal treatment techniques are highlighted. Furthermore, the drawbacks and challenges associated with current methods for characterizing and treating industrial waste salts are examined. The study also addresses the existing bottlenecks in the resource recovery of industrial waste salts and offers future perspectives for the development of characterization and treatment approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108224"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143511421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metabolism of interconnected cities: A review of the literature and analytical framework","authors":"Pramit Verma , Daniela Perrotti , Georg Schiller","doi":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108194","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.resconrec.2025.108194","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The way in which urban areas metabolise resources is determined by several factors such as infrastructure, urban characteristics, energy and material flow, policies and economics, as well as links with other cities. Interconnectivity between urban areas can result in distinct types of clusters, yet Urban Metabolism (UM) literature has often overlooked this aspect.UM literature on interconnectivity between urban areas was reviewed in the Scopus database. 74 peer-reviewed papers were selected for review which focussed on interconnected urban metabolic networks. The initial analytical flow included the identification and classification of linkages and methodologies found in research. The methodologies were categorized into three types: integrated, networked, and integrated-networked. The linkages were classified into three categories: UM capacity, UM requirements, and Urban Characteristics. Reversing this analytical process, a framework was developed that allows researchers to begin with specific research questions (e.g., UM capacity, UM requirements, or urban characteristics) and systematically select the appropriate linkages and methodologies. The analysis revealed that an integrated approach, incorporating spatial analysis, is essential for understanding interconnected urban networks. This framework offers a systematic approach to planning UM studies, particularly in relation to urban spatial linkages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":21153,"journal":{"name":"Resources Conservation and Recycling","volume":"217 ","pages":"Article 108194"},"PeriodicalIF":11.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143511419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}