Towards responsible resource utilization: A review of sustainable vs. unsustainable reuse of wood waste.

ABSTRACT: Abundant wood waste is generated globally, but the literature lacks a framework distinguishing sustainable versus unsustainable reuse practices. This gap hinders policy makers and stakeholders from effectively supporting responsible resource utilization. As such, this scoping review aimed to address this gap by evaluating wood waste reuse practices through ecological, financial, and social sustainability lenses. A comprehensive database search yielded 1,150 records, narrowed to 106 included studies through eligibility screening. Data on study details and sustainability factors was extracted without a formal quality appraisal. The protocol ensures a rigorous evidence-mapping approach. The findings revealed that sustainable uses included renewable energy, adsorbents, construction materials,

SUBMITTER: Agyemang E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665992 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature