A safe and effective medical waste transport network is beneficial to control the COVID-19
pandemic and at least decelerate the spread of novel coronavirus. Seldom studies …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) directly impacts community health and environmental
degradation; therefore, the management of MSW is crucial. Medical waste is a specific type …

The sudden outbreak and prolonged impact of the global novel coronavirus disease (COVID-
19) epidemic has caused an increase in demand for medical products, such as masks and …

COVID-19 medical waste collection-transport system, including the location of the related
facilities, transport, and disposal, is a critical component in the circular economy. To promote …

We are currently experiencing a critical period for the prevention and control of the COVID-
19 pandemic. COVID-19 related waste is a threat to global public environmental health …

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown situation have shown both positive and negative
effects on the environmental aspects. With an unprecedented rate the different types of …

The outbreak of an epidemic disease may pose significant treats to human beings and may
further lead to a global crisis. In order to control the spread of an epidemic, the effective …

Coronavirus disease 2019 brings about the economic damage and loss of life. Thus,
demand of personal protective equipment continues to increase, consequently an increase …

The process of collecting and transporting hazardous medical waste poses a potential threat
to the environment and public safety. Furthermore, the waste management system faces …

This paper provides a rapid assessment method of potentially infectious waste flow related
to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Romania focusing on the emergency …