Microplastics in the environment: a critical overview on its fate, toxicity, implications, management, and bioremediation strategies
A Thacharodi, R Meenatchi, S Hassan… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microplastics are small plastic pieces ranging in size from 1μ to< 5 mm in diameter, are
water-soluble, and can be either primary as they are initially created in small sizes or …
water-soluble, and can be either primary as they are initially created in small sizes or …
Informal E-waste recycling practices and environmental pollution in Africa: What is the way forward?
Globally, e-waste is the fastest growing and most valuable waste-stream. While countries
worldwide are increasingly acknowledging the e-waste problem and introducing policies …
worldwide are increasingly acknowledging the e-waste problem and introducing policies …
Solid waste management in the context of a circular economy in the MENA region
Solid waste management in most MENA countries is characterized by lack of planning,
improper disposal, inadequate collection services, inappropriate technologies that suit the …
improper disposal, inadequate collection services, inappropriate technologies that suit the …
[HTML][HTML] A smart framework for municipal solid waste collection management: A case study in Greater Cairo Region
Around 28 million tons of municipal solid wastes (MSW) are annually generated in Egypt,
with 40% in Greater Cairo Region (GCR). Although, the government aims at improving the …
with 40% in Greater Cairo Region (GCR). Although, the government aims at improving the …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in utilization of municipal solid waste for production of bioproducts: A bibliometric analysis
Presently urban areas are reported for supporting 56% of the total world population,
accountable for generating significant amount of municipal solid waste (MSW). Seventy …
accountable for generating significant amount of municipal solid waste (MSW). Seventy …
An integrated multi-objective optimisation framework for municipal solid waste management and emissions trading scheme
Sustainably managing municipal solid waste (MSW) is a global challenge since the existing
MSW processing procedure releases greenhouse gases and is economically unfriendly. An …
MSW processing procedure releases greenhouse gases and is economically unfriendly. An …
Waste to energy spatial suitability analysis using hybrid multi-criteria machine learning approach
Municipal solid waste is typically managed in developing countries through various disposal
methods, such as sanitary landfills or dumpsites. Alternatively, waste to energy (WTE) …
methods, such as sanitary landfills or dumpsites. Alternatively, waste to energy (WTE) …
Municipal solid waste management challenges in developing regions: A comprehensive review and future perspectives for Asia and Africa
Z Zhang, Z Chen, J Zhang, Y Liu, L Chen… - Science of the Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid urbanization witnessed in developing countries in Asia and Africa has led to a
substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. However, the …
substantial increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. However, the …
Eco-efficiency analysis of integrated waste management strategies based on gasification and mechanical biological treatment
A Abdeljaber, R Zannerni, W Masoud, M Abdallah… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Integrated solid waste management (ISWM) strategies are developed towards promoting
sustainable approaches for handling waste. Recently, gasification and mechanical …
sustainable approaches for handling waste. Recently, gasification and mechanical …
Megacity solid waste disposal suitability mapping in Dhaka, Bangladesh: An integrated approach using remote sensing, GIS and statistics
Abstract Selecting suitable Megacity Solid Waste Disposal (MSWD) sites is a challenging
task in densely populated deltas of developing countries, exacerbated by limited public …
task in densely populated deltas of developing countries, exacerbated by limited public …