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Plastics in Waste Management
In recent years, plastics have gained a bad reputation associated with the impact of post-consumer plastic waste on the environment. The less...
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Plastics in Sustainable Energy and Transportation
Energy and transportation are key needs of human life. With the increasing impact of fossil-derived energy sources and transportation systems, the...
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Global and National Instruments to Stop the Export and Dum** of Plastic Wastes
Since its inception in 1989, the Basel Convention, the only global treaty on waste and waste trade, failed to control exports of plastic wastes. This...
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Sustainable Fashion Manufacturing System in the Korean Fashion Industry
Koreans are becoming increasingly aware of the negative effects of mindless consumption, which has become pervasive in modern society and contributes...
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Plastics in Construction: Toward Green Buildings and Climate-Resilient Cities
As more of the world becomes urbanized, more infrastructures and buildings are being constructed. Implementation of green buildings and...
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Future Outlook, Conclusion, and Recommendations
This book has presented the various roles of plastics in multiple aspects of sustainable development. Based on the findings of the review, this...
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Global Society and Sustainable Development
This chapter is aimed at drawing the connection between technological advancement and sustainable global society. It begins with a review of the...
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Innovative Approach to Transform Mining Waste into Value Added Products
The global economy heavily relies on the mining industry for the extraction of valuable minerals and resources. Nonetheless, this extraction process...
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Potential Application of Red Mud in Cement: An Indian Perspective
The insoluble residue remaining after digestion of bauxite with NaOH at high T and P is commonly referred to as “red mud” or “bauxite residue” in the...
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Rare Earth Elements: Resha** the Global Supply Chain with Urban Mining
The growing demand for Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in various high-tech industries has led to a re-evaluation of global supply chains. This chapter...
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Value Added Bauxite Products and Beneficiation Opportunities
In the world about 10–15% bauxite are used in the non-metallurgical applications including value-added products, particularly for refractory,...
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Salt-Free Dyeing of Cellulosic Fibers
Cellulosic fibers are the widely used fiber class all over the world. These fibers are biodegradable, soft, hydrophilic, breathable, and inexpensive....
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Plastic Waste Trade Issues and Environmental Contamination in Romania
Romania is still a landfilled-based country and is exposed to illegal dum** and open burning practices of plastic items, particularly in rural...
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Recycling Practices of Pre-Consumer Waste Generated from Textile Industry
Recycling is imperative in sustainable manufacturing. The solid waste generated from the manufacturing of textiles and fashion is mostly recyclable....
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Plastic Waste and Criminality
Unscrupulous entrepreneurs and criminal actors eagerly exploit business opportunities and changes in the legal landscape. This is certainly the case...
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The Awakening of an Environmental-Conscious Fashion Era
The fashion industry is the world’s third most polluting industry. The environmental ramifications of the industry have expanded in the previous...
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Rectangular DAF Clarifiers with Assisted Clarification
As previously mentioned, the hydraulic concept of simple rectangular DAF clarifiers rarely allows hydraulic loads above 8 m/h, in some cases up to...
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The Main Equipment of a Dissolved Air Flotation Plant
The specific features of dissolved air flotation make this clarification technology almost always used in combination with chemical treatment. The...
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Development of High Alumina Synthetic Aggregate Based on Impure Raw Bauxite
The refractory industries in India are facing the challenges of unavailability of good quality raw materials, lack of continuous and assured supply...
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An Imported Problem?
This chapter examines the impact of plastic waste on the environment in Türkiye, a major importer and generator of plastic waste. Poor waste...