NEW MARKETS FOR OLD MATERIALS
Following a discussion of recycling, existing and emerging markets for recycling, materials available for recycling, and recycling price considerations, all within the transportation sector, the following conclusions are reached: At some cost, everything can be recycled and sent back into production as a feedstock. However, it may not be economically or environmentally viable. Current recycling is an economics issue, but it is also an engineering and environmental issue. A diverse marketplace is one key element in the economic success of secondary-materials use. The trading of postconsumer materials on the Chicago Board of Trade may facilitate the transfer of recycled materials back into industry, and tie prices more closely to supply and demand. The U.S. demand for recycled construction materials is expected to increase in the years ahead. Increased investment in the nation's infrastructure is likely to increase the demand for secondary materials in transportation construction.
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Authors:
- Hendrickson, C T
- Horvath, A
- LAVE, L B
- MCMICHAEL, F C
- Publication Date: 1996-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 32-35
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Serial:
- TR News
- Issue Number: 184
- Publisher: Transportation Research Board
- ISSN: 0738-6826
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Demand; Economics; Engineering; Environmental impacts; Infrastructure; Investments; Markets; Materials; Prices; Recycling; Supply; Transportation
- Uncontrolled Terms: Supply and demand
- Old TRIS Terms: Transportation sector
- Subject Areas: Economics; Geotechnology; Materials; Society; Transportation (General); I10: Economics and Administration; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00723795
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, TRB
- Created Date: Jul 10 1996 12:00AM