Current technologies for plastic waste treatment: A review
Conventional nonbiodegradable plastic waste (NPW) treatment technologies include landfill
and incineration, which face bottlenecks and cannot solve NPW problems effectively …
and incineration, which face bottlenecks and cannot solve NPW problems effectively …
[HTML][HTML] Overview of known plastic packaging-associated chemicals and their hazards
Global plastics production has reached 380 million metric tons in 2015, with around 40%
used for packaging. Plastic packaging is diverse and made of multiple polymers and …
used for packaging. Plastic packaging is diverse and made of multiple polymers and …
Plastic waste management strategies and their environmental aspects: A scientometric analysis and comprehensive review
Plastic consumption increases with the growing population worldwide and results in
increased quantities of plastic waste. There are various plastic waste management …
increased quantities of plastic waste. There are various plastic waste management …
A review of waste management practices and their impact on human health
L Giusti - Waste management, 2009 - Elsevier
This work reviews (i) the most recent information on waste arisings and waste disposal
options in the world, in the European Union (EU), in Organisation for Economic Co …
options in the world, in the European Union (EU), in Organisation for Economic Co …
Sustainable robots 4D printing
Nature frequently serves as an inspiration for modern robotics innovations that emphasize
secure human–machine interaction. However, the advantages of increased automation and …
secure human–machine interaction. However, the advantages of increased automation and …
A review and framework for understanding the potential impact of poor solid waste management on health in develo** countries
AK Ziraba, TN Haregu, B Mberu - Archives of Public Health, 2016 - Springer
Background The increase in solid waste generated per capita in Africa has not been
accompanied by a commensurate growth in the capacity and funding to manage it. It is …
accompanied by a commensurate growth in the capacity and funding to manage it. It is …
Adverse health effects of outdoor air pollutants
L Curtis, W Rea, P Smith-Willis, E Fenyves… - Environment international, 2006 - Elsevier
Much research on the health effects of outdoor air pollution has been published in the last
decade. The goal of this review is to concisely summarize a wide range of the recent …
decade. The goal of this review is to concisely summarize a wide range of the recent …
Solid wastes provide breeding sites, burrows, and food for biological disease vectors, and urban zoonotic reservoirs: a call to action for solutions-based research
A Krystosik, G Njoroge, L Odhiambo… - Frontiers in public …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: Infectious disease epidemiology and planetary health literature often cite solid
waste and plastic pollution as risk factors for vector-borne diseases and urban zoonoses; …
waste and plastic pollution as risk factors for vector-borne diseases and urban zoonoses; …
Systematic review of epidemiological studies on health effects associated with management of solid waste
Background Management of solid waste (mainly landfills and incineration) releases a
number of toxic substances, most in small quantities and at extremely low levels. Because of …
number of toxic substances, most in small quantities and at extremely low levels. Because of …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of the impacts of open burning and open dum** of waste in Ghana: A way forward for sustainable waste management
Waste management (WM) is a growing concern in Ghana, characterised by the widespread
practice of open dum** and burning waste. These unsustainable methods have raised …
practice of open dum** and burning waste. These unsustainable methods have raised …