Challenges and construction applications of solid waste management in Middle East Arab countries

O Ibrahim, G Al-Kindi, MU Qureshi, SA Maghawry - Processes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Over the past few decades, solid waste production, specifically construction waste, in Middle
Eastern Arab countries has dramatically increased. This is characterized by several factors …

Occurrence and risks of microplastics in the ecosystems of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

A Malli, A Shehayeb, A Yehya - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
The ubiquitous nature of microplastics (MPs) in nature and the risks they pose on the
environment and human health have led to an increased research interest in the topic …

[HTML][HTML] Exploratory research on the adoption of composting for the management of biowaste in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus

E Iacovidou, AA Zorpas - Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy, 2022 - Elsevier
Biowaste management is one of the biggest challenges for the European and
Commonwealth small state of Cyprus, a Mediterranean island situated in the southeast …

[HTML][HTML] Composting of organic fraction of municipal solid waste in a three-stage biodegradable composter

DC Saypariya, D Singh, AK Dikshit, MB Dangi - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation rate has been a growing concern
for the modern-day era. On-site composting has been the promising clean-tech alternative to …

Public perceptions of environmental degradation in the Arab World: evidence from surveys about water, air, and sanitation

N Mazaheri - Environmental Sociology, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Many Arab countries are struggling to combat a range of environmental problems from air
pollution to water salinization to overflowing garbage. Yet little is known about how people in …

Effects of olive mill wastewater on soil physical and hydraulic properties: a review

AA Albalasmeh, OE Mohawesh - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2023 - Springer
Although olive mill wastewater (OMW) is a significant environmental hazard because of its
high organic load, antimicrobial properties, and phytotoxicity, it is produced in vast quantities …

The effectiveness of project-based learning on Emirati undergraduate students in a microbiology course

CA Moubareck - Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Gulf …, 2022 - emerald.com
The effectiveness of project-based learning on Emirati undergraduate students in a
microbiology course | Emerald Insight Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings …

A Framework to Support Localized Solid Waste Management Decision Making: Evidence from Qatar

S Mariyam, L Cochrane, T Al-Ansari… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Solid waste management is a pressing global issue, aligning with Sustainable Development
Goals 11 and 12. Despite increasing awareness, the annual rise in waste generation is …

Autonomous Home Composting Units for Urban Areas in Greece: The Case Study of the Municipality of Rhodes

A Maragkaki, C Gamvroudis, C Lountou, P Stamatiadis… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
A significant issue is reducing the amount of biological waste that is disposed of in landfills,
particularly in high-density residential areas. The Wastes Framework Directive (98/2008), in …

Application of microbial agents in organic solid waste composting: a review

Z Duan, Q Wang, T Wang, X Kong… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The rapid growth of organic solid waste has recently exacerbated environmental pollution
problems, and its improper treatment has led to the loss of a large number of biomass …