The
plastic's
characteristics
were
evaluated
using
a
battery
of
tests
as
part
the
experimental
inquiry.
To
evaluate
durability
in
comparison
to
more
traditional
building
supplies,
compression
test
was
conducted.
microstructure
and
surface
morphology
plastic
analyzed
by
scanning
electron
microscopy.
Cement's
fineness
wasmeasured
broader
analysis
material's
potential
applications.
consistency
setting
time
determined
measuring
its
initial
final
times.
density
quality
also
specific
gravity.
concrete
mix's
workability
then
slump
test.
overall
goal
study
assess
viability
material
discover
features
limits
materials.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 115 - 127
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
This
research
explores
innovative
approaches
to
waste
resource
management
and
their
implications
for
environmental
sustainability
policy
development.
Emphasizing
Circular
Economy
principles,
technological
innovations,
community
engagement,
the
study
delves
into
challenges
opportunities
presented
by
these
strategies.
The
underscore
need
adaptive
frameworks,
aligning
regulations
with
socio-economic
contexts.
While
advancements
hold
promise,
economic
viability,
market
demand,
societal
behaviours
pose
challenges.
Despite
hurdles,
embracing
practices
offers
transformative
potential,
fostering
conservation,
pollution
mitigation,
climate
change
resilience.
contributes
insights
policymakers,
industry
stakeholders,
communities
navigating
dynamic
landscape
of
management.
Keywords:
Waste
Resource
Management,
Economy,
Technological
Innovations,
Environmental
Sustainability,
Policy
Implications.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(17), P. 6667 - 6667
Published: Aug. 28, 2023
Plastics,
due
to
their
varied
properties,
find
use
in
different
sectors
such
as
agriculture,
packaging,
pharmaceuticals,
textiles,
and
construction,
mention
a
few.
Excessive
of
plastics
results
lot
plastic
waste
buildup.
Poorly
managed
(as
shown
by
heaps
on
dumpsites,
free
spaces,
along
roads,
marine
systems)
the
landfills,
are
just
fraction
environment.
A
complete
picture
should
include
micro
nano-plastics
(MNPs)
hydrosphere,
biosphere,
lithosphere,
atmosphere,
current
extreme
weather
conditions
(which
effects
climate
change),
wear
tear,
other
factors
promote
MNP
formation.
MNPs
pose
threat
environment
more
than
pristine
counterparts.
This
review
highlights
entry
occurrence
primary
secondary
soil,
water
air,
together
with
aging.
Furthermore,
uptake
internalization,
plants,
animals,
humans
discussed,
toxicity
effects.
Finally,
future
perspective
conclusion
given.
The
material
utilized
this
work
was
acquired
from
published
articles
internet
using
keywords
waste,
degradation,
microplastic,
aging,
toxicity.
Environment International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
187, P. 108707 - 108707
Published: April 26, 2024
Currently,
natural
and
urban
ecosystems
are
affected
by
different
types
of
atmospheric
deposition,
which
can
compromise
the
balance
environment.
Plastic
pollution
represents
one
major
threats
for
biota,
including
lichens.
Epiphytic
lichens
have
value
as
bioindicators
environmental
pollution,
climate
change,
anthropic
impacts.
In
this
study,
we
aim
to
investigate
lichen
bioaccumulation
airborne
microplastics
along
an
anthropogenic
gradient.
We
sampled
from
Genera
Cladonia
Xanthoria
highlight
effectiveness
tools
passive
biomonitoring
microplastics.
chose
three
sites,
a
"natural
site"
in
Altipiani
di
Arcinazzo,
"protected
Castelporziano
Presidential
estate
"urban
centre
Rome.
Overall,
90
lichens,
observed
external
plastic
entrapment,
melt
oxygen
peroxide
analysed
entrapment.
To
validate
method,
calculated
recovery
rates
lichen.
Particularly,
253
MPs
particles
were
detected
across
samples:
97
%
fibers,
3
fragments.
A
gradient
number
microplastic
fibers
sites
emerged,
with
increasing
accumulation
site
(n
=
58)
116),
direct
relationship
between
length
abundance
fibers.
Moreover,
first
evidences
mesoplastics
entrapped
On
average,
experienced
shortest
fibre
Rome
longest.
No
differences
emerged
two
genera.
Our
results
indicated
that
effectively
be
used
deposition.
scenario,
role
entrapping
protecting
pristine
areas
must
investigated.
Furthermore,
considering
impact
on
human
health
bioindicators,
their
use
is
encouraged.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(19), P. 21174 - 21186
Published: May 3, 2024
The
conversion
of
waste
to
energy
is
an
essential
process
in
the
Middle
East,
especially
Saudi
Arabia,
where
it
plays
a
crucial
role
management.
annual
analysis
decomposition
hazards
landfills
city
Makkah
showed
that
they
ranged
from
168,000
Mg
1994
297,000
2022.
emission
costs
pollution
4
million
7
number
gas
emissions
plastic
accumulating
analyzed
landfill
has
increased
128,000
227,000
thermal
plasmas
used
were
produced
by
air
plasma
torches,
which
are
part
reactors.
operational
characteristics
torches
investigated
at
flow
rate
10–30
g/s,
including
current–voltage
characteristics,
applied
power,
rate,
average
temperatures
exiting
jet
ranging
15,000
19,000
K,
velocity
(1677.3–2763.2)
m/s,
wavelength
emitted
radiation
153
193
nm,
and
corresponding
beam
lengths
400
450
mm.
proposed
gasification
greenest
method
for
processing
light
ecological,
economic,
strategic
visions
with
amount
recovered
pyrolysis
oil
year
2022
3.17
×
105
tons
equivalent
12.55
109
MJ,
output
efficiency
value
equal
81%.
A
roadmap
economic
environmental
was
introduced,
return
on
investment
(ROR%)
80%,
payback
period
(PBP)
1.2
years,
gross
profit
reached
129%.
Processes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(12), P. 3356 - 3356
Published: Dec. 2, 2023
Over
the
past
few
decades,
production
of
metal
oxide
nanoparticles
(MONPs)
has
developed
into
an
exciting
and
sophisticated
research
area.
Green
have
played
extremely
imperative
role
in
various
fields,
including
biomedical,
environmental,
energy,
agricultural
applications,
catalytic,
bioactive,
antibacterial,
poisonous,
biocompatible.
To
achieve
sustainability
adopt
environmentally
friendly
practices,
MONPs
is
now
increasingly
focused
on
exploring
green
chemistry
alternative
pathways.
When
made
using
synthesis
techniques,
are
especially
important
because
they
do
not
require
external
stabilizers,
capping
agents,
dangerous
chemicals,
or
harsh
operating
conditions
(high
pressure
temperature).
Plant-mediated
different
either
whole
cells
extracts
several
advantages,
rapid
(compared
with
other
biogenic
processes
(using
fungi
bacteria)),
being
more
stable
than
types,
available
nature,
non-toxic.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
overview
plant
parts,
factors
affecting
synthesis,
characterization
synthesized
NPs.
Additionally,
it
highlights
potential
these
that
widely
used
to
treat
environmental
pollutants,
removal
heavy
metals,
antibacterials,
degradation
organic
pollutants.
