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Evaluating Material Recovery Systems and Barriers to Zero-Waste Adoption in Construction Sites
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Construction Engineering and Management
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713253
Abstract
The construction industry is a major contributor to solid waste generation, making effective Material Recovery Systems (MRS) essential for advancing zero-waste construction practices. This study evaluated the effectiveness of material recovery systems and examined the barriers to zero-waste adoption in a private construction company in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. A quantitative descriptive?correlational research design was employed, involving 30 purposively selected employees who responded to a validated five-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the level of MRS effectiveness and perceived barriers, while Pearson?s product?moment correlation analysis was conducted at a 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed a high level of Material Recovery System effectiveness (M = 3.64, SD = 0.74) and a moderate level of barriers to zero-waste adoption (M = 3.00, SD = 0.81). Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between MRS effectiveness and zero-waste adoption (r = 0.58, p < .01), and a significant negative relationship between barriers and zero-waste adoption (r = ?0.46, p < .05). The findings indicate that strengthening material recovery practices can reduce implementation barriers and enhance zero-waste adoption in construction projects, highlighting the importance of management support, employee training, and systematic recovery processes.
Keywords
Material Recovery Systems, Zero-Waste Adoption, Construction Waste Management, Sustainability
How to cite this paper
@article{1713253,
author = {Gianne Ver Jacinto, Shyrll Liwag, Helen Grace Odulio, Gie Ann Rose Ortilla, Marvin O. Mallari},
title = {Evaluating Material Recovery Systems and Barriers to Zero-Waste Adoption in Construction Sites},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {7},
pages = {23-27},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1713253.pdf},
abstract = {The construction industry is a major contributor to solid waste generation, making effective Material Recovery Systems (MRS) essential for advancing zero-waste construction practices. This study evaluated the effectiveness of material recovery systems and examined the barriers to zero-waste adoption in a private construction company in Cabanatuan City, Philippines. A quantitative descriptive?correlational research design was employed, involving 30 purposively selected employees who responded to a validated five-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the level of MRS effectiveness and perceived barriers, while Pearson?s product?moment correlation analysis was conducted at a 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed a high level of Material Recovery System effectiveness (M = 3.64, SD = 0.74) and a moderate level of barriers to zero-waste adoption (M = 3.00, SD = 0.81). Correlation analysis showed a significant positive relationship between MRS effectiveness and zero-waste adoption (r = 0.58, p < .01), and a significant negative relationship between barriers and zero-waste adoption (r = ?0.46, p < .05). The findings indicate that strengthening material recovery practices can reduce implementation barriers and enhance zero-waste adoption in construction projects, highlighting the importance of management support, employee training, and systematic recovery processes.},
keywords = {Material Recovery Systems, Zero-Waste Adoption, Construction Waste Management, Sustainability},
month = {January},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I7-1713253}
}