ISSN: 2578-4994
Authors: Bhumika D*, Priya M, Vidit K, Namit J, Harshwardhan Y and Satyanarayan Y
The sustainable use of medical waste in the construction sector has gained attention as an innovative solution to address the growing environmental concerns linked to biomedical waste disposal. Medical waste contributes significantly to pollution, and its effective management is vital to safeguarding both public health and the environment. Simultaneously, the construction industry, as one of the largest consumers of natural resources, generates considerable waste. Integrating medical waste into construction materials offers a dual benefit-minimizing the environmental footprint of the construction industry while providing an eco-friendly solution for managing medical waste. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the current research on the sustainable incorporation of medical waste into construction materials. It examines various methods of medical waste utilization, identifies the challenges and opportunities this approach presents, and explores the policy and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable medical waste management. The paper concludes by emphasizing the potential of this approach to promote a circular economy, reduce the environmental impact of waste management, and underscores the importance of further research and cross-industry collaboration between the medical and construction sectors.
Keywords: Environmental Footprint; Biomedical Waste Disposal; Cross-Industry; Sustainable Medical
