RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article
T1 Eco-efficiency and economic assessment of gypsum-based precast with polymeric waste: A case study
A1 Rodrigo Bravo, Alba
A1 Calderón Carpintero, Verónica
A1 Alameda Cuenca-Romero, Lourdes
A1 Arroyo Sanz, Raquel
A1 Gutiérrez González, Sara
K1 Building material
K1 Circular economy
K1 Eco-efficiency Assessment
K1 Gypsum ceiling tile
K1 Life Cycle Cost Analysis
K1 Polyurethane foam waste
K1 Materiales de construcción
K1 Building materials
K1 Construcción
K1 Construction
AB The adoption of sustainable building policies and the society’s increasing emphasis on sustainability underscore the urgent need to evaluate the environmental and economic impact of construction materials. This study examines the effects of incorporating polyurethane foam waste into gypsum-based ceiling tiles. It compares its economic performance and eco-efficiency with conventional alternatives. Methodologically, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) quantifies total life cycle costs, followed by Eco-Efficiency Assessment (EE), considering results from both Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and LCCA. Our findings reveal a compelling 5.91% cost advantage for the novel precast, driven by enhanced production capacity resulting from shorter drying times. The economic benefits of this approach are underscored by a detailed breakdown of cost savings in production phases. Furthermore, the EE remarks a substantial 7.5% boost, emphasizing the positive environmental impact achieved through reduced resource consumption and lower emissions combined with lower life-cycle costs. These results highlight the economic viability and eco-efficiency of polymeric waste-integrated gypsum ceiling tiles for environmental sustainability. The specific percentage improvements in cost and eco-efficiency provide a quantitative basis for understanding the advantages of adopting these innovative materials.
PB Elsevier
SN 2214-5095
YR 2024
FD 2024-07
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/9307
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/9307
LA eng
NO The investigation was funded, with the grant number “LIFE 16ENV/ES/000254”, by the LIFE PROGRAMME. EUROPEAN COMMISSION. It was developed within the framework of the LIFE-REPOLYUSE Recovery of polyurethane for reuse in eco-efficient materials project.
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos
RD 28-jun-2024