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3.1. Impact of Thermal Pre-Treatment on the Physicochemical Properties of Red Meat Abattoir Solid WasteThe results for pH, TS, VS, and moisture characterization of abattoir feedstock are presented in Table 2. The pH of red meat abattoir…

1. IntroductionAt present, the introduction of renewable energy is being promoted in electric power sectors worldwide to respond to the issue of climate change . In 2022, global wind power generation increased by 265 TWh, reaching 2100…

March 4, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 4, 2024) – Vishay Dale Electronics LLC has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $387,000 to resolve violations of the…

1. IntroductionThere is currently an increasing focus on the greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere, underscoring the need for renewable energies. Solar panels assume a pivotal role as a substitute for fossil fuel-based…

2.2. Hypotheses DevelopmentThe research was based on three pillars: (i) food waste minimization represents a key issue to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at the global level and Green Deal at the European level ; (ii) several…

Credit: N. Hanacek, J. Wang, B. Hayes/NIST GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s…

1. IntroductionRivers are the lifeblood of our planet, nurturing ecosystems, socioeconomic development, and civilizations . These life arteries are waterbodies and freshwater resources . They are also landscapes, ecosystems, and diverse…

3.2.1. Environmental Indices ModelingThe indices related to environmental protection encompass numerous variables, among which particulate matter and emission concentrations of NOx, SO2, HCl, HF, and CO2 can be detected online through…

The gold nugget obtained from computer motherboards in three parts. The largest of these parts is around five millimeters wide. Credit: ETH Zurich / Alan Kovacevic…

From shopping smarter to cooking creatively, here’s how to reduce food waste at home. When was the last time you threw out a container of leftovers you’d forgotten about? It may not have felt like a big deal at the time, but food waste…

With the continuous enhancement of Chinese national strength and economic development, the demand for mineral products has surged, leading to an increase in the extraction of various ores . Despite being a major mining nation, China…

1. IntroductionThe total annual coal production in China is about 4 billion tons, resulting in a huge amount of CSWM generated in the process of coal development and utilization . These materials include coal gangue (CG), fly ash (FA),…

Cooper et al., 2023 Planning, preparation, cooking, storageTheory of Planned Behaviour, Motivation Opportunity AbilityStudy 1:Intervention a: Information, online goal setting intervention and a salience tool (Group A + B + C)No…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 20 January 2024 / Revised: 5 February 2024 / Accepted: 23 February 2024 / Published: 27 February 2024 Abstract…

1. IntroductionThe construction industry is known for generating a substantial amount of waste due to excessive consumption of natural resources beyond what is actually required. Tafesse et al. reported that construction waste poses a…

1. Introduction 1.1. Soil Modification/StabilizationTwo general methods to improve soil performance are soil modification and soil stabilization, which are carried out using calcium-based materials such as Portland cement, quicklime,…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1924: Review of Organic Rankine Cycles for Internal Combustion Engine Waste Heat Recovery: Latest Decade in Review Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16051924 Authors: Sprouse The last decade…

2. Methodology 2.1. OverviewSoil analysis in proximity to burial sites is crucial for understanding the impact of human remains on soil properties and biogeochemical processes. To achieve accurate and meaningful results, it is…

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1. IntroductionIn processes that relate to broadly understood environmental protection, it is important to strive for a closed cycle of raw materials, including the use of waste materials as input products for production of new…

Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI171468 A team of Rutgers undergraduates has shown…

4.1. Knowledge and Behavior of Respondents Regarding the Sorting of Household WasteIn this study, almost 90% of respondents declared that they sort waste. This result is comparable (96%) with results obtained by Ober and Karwot in…

1. IntroductionThe AEC industry is one of the most important industries in the global economy, but it is very inefficient because productivity in this sector has been on a downward trend for more than 30 years , and also because about…

1. IntroductionChina has proposed achieving a carbon peak target by the year 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. To realize these goals, multi-energy complementary distributed energy systems, comprising combined cooling, heating, and…

Read the full story on Japan 2 Earth - Disaster Waste: Miyagi Prefecture Shares Cleanup Expertise in the Noto Quake Aftermath Dealing with disaster waste in Ishikawa Prefecture is a big issue. Debris from buildings that collapsed in…

To reduce the generation of household food waste, it is essential to comprehend the numerous drivers and causes involved . The tendency to throw food away is influenced by demographic and economic characteristics, such as income, the age…

Clean Technol., Vol. 6, Pages 49-61: Comprehensive Study of Energy Characteristics and Biohazard Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste from the Landfill of the City of Atyrau Clean Technologies doi: 10.3390/cleantechnol6010004 Authors:…

IntroductionPineapple (Ananas comosus) is an important crop that is cultivated in most tropical and subtropical countries. A survey conducted by the Ghana Living Standards showed that approximately 2% of all households in Ghana cultivate…

The team is working with local authorities and civil society to find fresh solutions to the young nation’s environmental challenges, one reused plastic bottle at a time.There is no supply issue.“Every time it rains in Juba, say during a…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 4 October 2023 / Revised: 24 January 2024 / Accepted: 6 February 2024 / Published: 16 February 2024 Abstract…

Schematic representation of the preparation of lignin-derived membranes: A) Step-by-methodology; B) Entrapment of PVA chains along vertical ice crystals and…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessStudy Protocol by College of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China…

1. IntroductionDuring the last decades, important advances have been made in the development of methodologies that improve the productivity of production processes. These advances have focused on the prediction, reduction, or…

February 14, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 14, 2024) – Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. will pay $270,412 in civil penalties to resolve alleged…

February 13, 2024 Photo credit: Shutterstock | agsaz Conservation, public health, and environmental justice organizations notified the Environmental Protection Agency today of their intent to sue the agency for failing to respond to a…

February 12, 2024 LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 12, 2024) – Owens Corning Insulating Systems LLC will pay $115,302 in civil penalties to resolve alleged…

1. IntroductionFood waste is a serious global problem. It has close links with the concepts of circular economy (CE) and sustainability. From a CE point of view, food waste is a kind of waste that needs attention in terms of the 4Rs,…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Beijing 100083,…

A gold nugget obtained from electronic wasteRaffaele Mezzenga An aerogel made from old milk can extract highly pure gold nuggets from discarded computer motherboards. Discarded electronics, known as e-waste, often…

Household food waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of all food wasted in the United States—according to the EPA, this amounts to about 26.5 million tons of food waste every year. All this wasted food wastes money, labor,…

1. IntroductionGoods and services generation has been based on a linear economy, dominant in the world context, where raw material is used to produce goods and services. Once these products fulfill their life cycles, they are…

1. IntroductionWith the continuous innovation and iteration of science and technology, and the new pursuit of consumers for the diversification of electronic products, electronic products are being updated and iterated at an accelerated…

1. IntroductionThe contemporary materials industry, including recycling, are sectors of the economy that hold an important role. In recent years, increasing importance has been attached to sustainability, minimizing the carbon footprint…

Bismarck, North Dakota, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As a military officer, Justin Zimmer of Bismarck, North Dakota has been on his share of missions – having been deployed twice, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Now…

1. IntroductionRotary kilns are widely used in the cement, chemical, metallurgical and waste management industries. The processes carried out in the device are diverse, ranging from drying, clinker burning, iron ore processing,…

Two key biopolymers, i.e., proteins and polysaccharides, can be upcycled to produce advanced materials such as films, hydrogels, and aerogels by reassembling their building blocks.Proteins, essential components of the human diet, also…

The authors would like to make the following corrections to the published paper . The changes are as follows:(1)Author replacements: the authors would like to make changes to the cut-off limit for the hazard statement code H410 in the…

1. IntroductionWaste management is a vital component of sustainable development around the world. Compared with non-tourist areas, tourist destinations have to face additional challenges related to waste management due to the large…

Tesla has been sued by 25 California counties alleging the automaker has repeatedly mishandled hazardous waste at facilities throughout the state. The lawsuit was filed after months of settlement talks…

1. IntroductionWaste, material discharged from human activities, poses a significant threat to human health and the environment . It includes various materials such as leaves, food remnants, paper, textile materials, bones, and dead…