Nowadays there is a growing concern in the treatment of solid medical waste due to the
increase in waste generation that has been accelerated by the pandemic. This accentuated …

In the fight against SARS-COV-2, the vaccine has become a ubiquitous preventive measure.
Vaccination programs for COVID-19 are inadvertently creating large amounts of bio-medical …

The emergence of the circular economy concept has pushed industry owners towards the
green supply chain and waste reduction. The closed-loop supply chain originates from the …

The healthcare sector produces 2 gigatons of CO 2. To address this impactful trend and
contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the adoption of circular economy …

Poor management of waste electronic and electrical equipment (e-waste) has resulted in
serious challenges to the environment and, consequently, to living organisms. Increasing …

This study focuses on the most critical issue facing the COVID-19 pandemic: Healthcare
Waste Management (HWM). With the increase in patient numbers, effective HWM becomes …

Population growth and recent disruptions caused by COVID-19 and many other man-made
or natural disasters all around the world have considerably increased the demand for …

Unsustainable production and consumption are driving a significant increase in global
electronic waste, posing substantial environmental and human health risks. Even in more …

Efficient waste management practices play a critical role in addressing the acute challenges
of environmental protection, public health and resource conservation. A well-designed …

The global expansion of healthcare facilities has resulted in increased levels of infectious-
hazardous waste, posing serious threats to the environment and public health. Existing …