Microplastics (MPs) emerge as new contaminants in the marine environment, endangering
both the ecosystem and humans. Plastic weathering increases the bioavailability of MPs to …

Municipalities in developing countries are failing to cope with large volumes of solid wastes
generated by rapidly increasing urban populations resulting in environmental and public …

Purpose Covid-19 is a serious threat to the dietary quality of vulnerable communities in
developing countries with limited economic resources. This study explored the implications …

Waste management is a major concern for both developed and developing countries, with a
particular focus on household waste because it makes up a significant proportion of …

Urban waste disposal is a problem that poses a major challenge to city planners as a result
of rapid population growth and urbanization. Finding suitable sites for solid waste is one of …

Increasing domestic solid waste (DSW) is becoming one of the most serious challenges for
city and regional environment. As an epitome of the society, the investigation on the …

Cities consume almost 80 percent of world's energy and account for 60 percent of all the
emissions of carbon dioxide and significant amounts of other greenhouse gases (GHG). The …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The amount of solid waste produced and its impact on
communities and the environment are becoming a global concern. This study aims to assess …

The generation of municipal solid waste is increasing globally and poses a negative impact
on society, the economy, and the environment. Applying an integrated system for managing …

Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. This rapid development is
aggravating the ever-increasing gap between demand and supply of energy. The …