Talk:Concrete recycling

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Merge with Recycling[edit]

I disagree with the merger, reasons stated on the Recycling page.--Anchoress 10:27, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I also disagree with the merger, but think that the article should be altered into a more general article dealing with recycled aggregates from all forms of construction and demolition waste; including recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), recycled aggregates (containing large proportions of masonry) and recycled asphalt planings. This all area of construction is particularly pertinent at the present moment of time and will become more so as the sustainability agenda increases.Kpeyn 21:28, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I think off the top of my head that's a good idea, although I don't know if articles for those other types of recycling already exist? Could you look Kpeyn, I don't even really know what to look for.--Anchoress 21:39, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I disagree with the merger. This article needs to cover the techniques and processes associated with concrete recycling which will differ greatly from plastic recycling for example.--Alex 11:41, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Urbanite ?[edit]

Perhaps we can mentioned the term urbanite ? See http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/demolition/urbanite-recycled-concrete.html

I also added http://inhabitat.com/amazing-ero-concrete-recycling-robot-can-erase-entire-buildings/

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Improved concrete recycling[edit]

Perhaps mention https://www.slimbreker.nl/why-smartcrushers.html?msh — Preceding unsigned comment added by Genetics4good (talk • contribs)

Is this article written in a "promotional tone?"[edit]

@Dustfreeworld: Why does the article have this cleanup tag? Jarble (talk) 17:41, 16 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Jarble; FYI, that tag was added August last year. The page at that time mainly contained views and headings like “Importance” and “benefits”, which seem to be promoting the recycling of concrete, but has neglected other potential drawbacks (plus, that section contains non-RS including personal blogs too). As concrete usually contains potentially toxic slag cement or coal ash (or even EAF slag and joss paper ash) with heavy metals, and during demolition and transportation concrete waste may also be contaminated by other construction wastes such as asbestos, the recycling of concrete (both the process and the resulting products) may cause harmful effects to the environment and to human health. These are not mentioned in the page.

Now the article has a section on health and environmental effects, which was added by me after adding the “promotional tone” tag, but the section needs expansion. Further, wordings like “importance” may need to be adjusted too ... --Dustfreeworld (talk) 10:31, 17 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

But to address to your concern, I’ve tagged some of the problematic sources, removed the tag on top and added a section tag instead. Hope this helps. Thanks. --Dustfreeworld (talk) 10:47, 17 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]