The global sediment cycle is a fundamental feature of the Earth system, balancing
competing factors such as orogeny, physical–chemical erosion and human action. In this …

After water, sand is the most used resource on earth. Although this humble resource is
seldom thought about, its diverse usage in construction, infrastructure, glass, electronics …

Sand, gravel, and crushed stone are the most mined materials on Earth. Aggregates
constitute the foundation for modern civilization and are essential for providing shelter …

Beaches and coastal dunes have always supplied sand for a wide range of uses, and
initially the extracted volumes were limited to buckets, wheelbarrows, or small pickup truck …

Recently, research on innovative approaches to and practices for plastic waste management
in a circular economy has gained momentum. Plastic waste pollution poses a serious …

Urbanization is considered a main driver of building material consumption. Nevertheless,
statements on links between urbanization and resource consumption remain qualitative …

This state-of-the-art review was aimed to conduct a comprehensive literature survey to
summarize experiences of crumb rubber (CR) application in concrete within the last 30 …

Coastal erosion in Cyrenaica (Eastern Libya) represents a major problem for archaeology
and heritage management. The area is rich in archaeological sites, often understudied or …

To promote environmentally resilient development of cities and their infrastructure,
government policies and business models are shifting towards sustainable practices …

The concentration of the world's population in coastal areas means an increase in pressure
on the environment and coastal ecosystems. The impacts of climate change affect natural …