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An ISM approach to overcome the participation barriers in the waste source separation—a case study: Urmia University Campus
A procedure developed to identify and facilitate the implementation of waste source separation strategies applicable in higher education centers, as...
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Energy-Efficient Dewatering Technique for Recycled Films
Plastic films used in products packaging represent a significant amount of plastic waste that requires to be recirculated, despite the advantages...
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Research on Resource Utilization and Zero Loss Utilization of Construction Waste
The most common way 10 of handling construction waste currently is by outdoor dum** or direct landfilling, which wastes a lot of land resources and...
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Prediction of gas product yield from packaging waste pyrolysis: support vector and Gaussian process regression models
The pyrolysis process enables the transformation of plastic waste into products such as oil, solid residue, and gas at temperatures of around...
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Possibilities for the Recovery and Valorization of Single-Use EPS Packaging Waste Following Its Increasing Generation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study in Brazil
In Brazil, from capitals to small municipalities, urban solid waste treatment deeply relies on the sorting of collected residues by local...
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Eco-Pots: An Alternative to Plastic Sapling Bags
Eco-pots are made from up to 80% recycled plastic and natural stone, giving their plant pots their unique look and characteristics. But here, 100%...
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Consumers’ Purchase Intention and Willingness to Pay for Eco-Friendly Packaging in Vietnam
Global concern for pollution from plastic packaging has been growing. In practice, packaging for consumer goods is mostly produced using plastic,...
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Sustainable packaging: an evaluation of crates for food through a life cycle approach
PurposeThe packaging system plays an essential role in the logistic chain and takes into account the rise in packaging demand and consumption. A...
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Active Edible Packaging: A Sustainable Way to Deliver Functional Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals
Edible materials intended for packaging purposes could be used as carriers of bioactive and nutraceutical substances, and consequently to provide an...
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Natural dye from Caesalpinia sappan L. heartwood for eco-friendly coloring of recycled paper based packing material and its in silico toxicity analysis
The uses of natural dyes are getting popularized due to the increased awareness regarding the toxicity of many chemical colorants. The chemical...
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Evaluation of the environmental impact of a plastic sprayer through life cycle assessment: an industrial case study
The use of plastics for the production of household objects represents a considerable fraction of the global plastic market. In this study, an...
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Development of an LCA-based tool to assess the environmental sustainability level of cosmetics products
PurposeThe depletion of natural resources and the downgrading of the environment, driven by globalization and consumerism phenomena, are worldwide...
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Effective Utilization of Tannery Waste for the Fabrication of Construction Materials
The tannery is a well-established, age-old industry that has been substantially industrialized across all nations over time and contributes...
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Newspaper Waste Management and Various Technologies and Approaches for Converting Newspaper Waste into Valuable Products
Newspapers are an integral part of modern society, providing a vital source of information and entertainment to millions of people around the world....
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Recycle and Reuse to Reduce Plastic Waste - A Perspective Study Comparing Petro- and Bioplastics
Especially in light of the growing demand for plastic products, the urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change has...
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Environmental performance scenarios in the production of hollow glass containers for food packaging: an LCA approach
PurposeThe importance of glass in the production of food packaging has stimulated the assessment of its impact. This study evaluates the...
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Emerging organophosphite and organophosphate esters in takeaway food and the implications for human exposure
Takeaway food has become a prominent component of the diet in urban areas of China, especially for young people. Although dietary intake is a major...
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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential of European Union’s Circularity Related Targets for Plastics
Current rising concerns about environmental and climate impacts in production, consumption and end-of-life of plastics have led to efforts to switch...
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Valorization of Plastic Wastes in Circular Economy: The Development of an Inter-Organizational Circular System for Valorization of Expanded and Extruded Polystyrene in Brazil
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a 15% rise in household packaging waste due to increased e-commerce and overuse of packaging, emphasizing the urgency...
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