Advancing Sustainability in Geotechnical Engineering.

This editorial emphasizes the importance of sustainable development in geotechnical engineering, specifically in construction projects that interact with the earth. It highlights the need to efficiently use rock and soil masses, reduce carbon emissions from building materials, and minimize environmental impact. The document mentions a special issue of the journal Sustainability that features research papers on various topics related to sustainable development in geotechnical engineering. The articles cover a range of topics, including the properties of sandstone, prediction and control of surface subsidence, waste solidification, safety analysis, and innovative technologies. The authors express their gratitude to the contributors and reviewers involved in the publication process, and a disclaimer states that the opinions and data presented in the articles are the responsibility of the individual authors and not the publisher. [Extracted from the article]