Unlocking On-Farm Composting: Key Drivers in Mexico City's Peri-Urban Areas
Cleaner Waste Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100200 - 100200
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Methodology for Analysis of Microplastics in Fine Fraction of Urban Solid Waste
Microplastics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
4(1), С. 2 - 2
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2025
This
study
addresses
the
pressing
need
for
standardized
methodologies
to
quantify
microplastics
(MPs)
within
fine
fraction
of
municipal
solid
waste
(MSW),
often
overlooked
despite
its
potential
environmental
impact.
Five
extraction
protocols
were
evaluated
identify
most
effective
method
isolating
MPs
in
waste.
These
specifically
applied
samples
from
Universidad
Autónoma
Metropolitana
and
one
transfer
station
Mexico
City.
A
potassium
hydroxide
digestion
protocol
with
subsequent
flotation
centrifugation
steps
achieved
optimal
results,
ensuring
complete
organic
matter
degradation
high
microplastic
recovery.
Subsequent
analyses
revealed
notable
concentrations
MPs,
primarily
fragments
fibers,
higher
abundance
at
university
site.
Statistical
tests
confirmed
significant
differences
between
sample
sites.
findings
highlight
vulnerability
MSW
fractions
contamination
underline
importance
targeted
management
strategies.
research
contributes
understanding
behavior
systems
emphasizes
mitigation
efforts
prevent
contamination.
Язык: Английский
Effect of enzymatic-bacterial bioproduct on PLA biodegradation under industrial composting conditions
Polimery,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
70(1), С. 19 - 29
Опубликована: Фев. 6, 2025
The
effect
of
the
new
bioproduct
in
form
granulate
and
liquid
concentrate
on
PLA
biodegradation
during
industrial
composting
was
investigated.
analysis
included
compost
parameters,
mass
loss,
structural
changes
(SEM)
chemical
properties
(FTIR-ATR,
O/C
ratio).
effectiveness
bioproduct,
especially
form,
accelerating
degradation
improvingcompost
confirmed
what
matters
for
sustainable
waste
management.
Язык: Английский
Community-based compost distribution program's role in organic waste diversion and the circular food system
Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 30
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Nearly
one-third
of
the
entire
U.S.
food
supply
is
sent
to
landfills.
As
decomposes,
it
emits
methane,
a
potent
greenhouse
gas
that
fuels
global
warming.
To
reduce
emissions
and
create
more
circular
system,
states
across
country
are
mandating
waste
diversion
from
landfills
through
several
mechanisms,
including
composting.
In
2016,
California
passed
Senate
Bill
1383
(SB-1383),
which
requires
organic
(including
food)
in
part
by
municipal
procurement
recycled
products.
comply
with
SB-1383,
city
Albany,
California,
established
Compost
Distribution
Hub
April
2023
partnership
an
urban
community
farm
distribute
free
compost
community.
This
paper
investigates
successes,
challenges,
initial
impacts
meeting
SB-1383
requirements
contributing
as
well
economy
broadly.
Through
26
semi-structured
interviews
implementing
partners
patrons
analysis
quality,
we
found
contributed
requirements,
provided
additional
social
co-benefits,
broader
recycling
non-food
waste.
However,
did
not
contribute
sourced
made
green
rather
than
It
also
was
unable
provide
education
due
insufficient
funds.
maximize
circularity
benefits,
compost
distribution
programs
must
ensure
waste,
incorporate
education,
dedicate
funding
for
educational
efforts.
Язык: Английский
Role of Biochar in Remediation of Soil Pollutants
Muhammad Younis,
Hafiz Muhammad Nadeem,
Sana Khalid
и другие.
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Язык: Английский
Organic matter and microplastics nexus: A comprehensive understanding of the synergistic impact on soil health
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
978, С. 179420 - 179420
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2025
Язык: Английский
New insights into anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic wastes towards carbon neutrality: A review of current advancement and future prospects
Journal of Water Process Engineering,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
68, С. 106584 - 106584
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024
Язык: Английский
Plastic Waste Valorization: Prospects for Green Hydrogen Production
Current Green Chemistry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(4), С. 319 - 324
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2024
:
Plastic
waste
is
a
current
issue
worldwide
that
already
negatively
influencing
and
threatening
the
lives
of
human
beings,
with
residual
micro-
nanoplastics
entering
water
soil
bodies
inducing
recalcitrant
pollution
health
issues.
The
proposed
perspective
has
been
aimed
to
provide
an
overview
potential
plastic
valorization
green
hydrogen
carbonaceous
nanostructures.
overall
concept
additionally
includes
utilization
generated
nanostructures
design
advanced
functional
materials
in
combination
obtained
from
number
batch-to-flow
catalytic
hydrogenations
close
circle
sustainable
integrated
waste.
also
insightful
Life-Cycle
Assessment
(LCA)
techno-economic
studies
order
select
most
relevant
lines
sustainability
cost-competitive
standpoints.
Язык: Английский
A comprehensive analysis and risk evaluation of microplastics contamination in Australian commercial plant growth substrates: Unveiling the invisible threat
Journal of Hazardous Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
480, С. 136310 - 136310
Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024
Язык: Английский