Life cycle assessment and cost-benefit analysis of nature-based solutions for contaminated land remediation: A mini-review.

ABSTRACT: Nature-based solutions (NbS) have gained significant attention as a promising approach for remediating contaminated lands, offering multiple ecosystem services (ESs) benefits beyond pollution mitigation. However, the quantitative sustainability assessment of NbS remediation systems, particularly with regard to post-remediation impacts, remains limited. This mini-review aims to address the existing gaps in the assessment of NbS remediation systems by evaluating the limitations of life cycle assessment (LCA) and cost-benefit analysis (CBA) methodologies. A systematic literature search was conducted resulting in the review of 44 relevant studies published between 2006 and 2023. The review highlights an increasing trend in the coverage in the sustainability assessment literature of NbS remedia

SUBMITTER: Alshehri K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10569992 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature