The health and environmental impact of plastic waste disposal in South African Townships: A review

AA Adeniran, W Shakantu - … of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 - mdpi.com
Twenty-first century human behaviour continues to escalate activities that result in
environmental damage. This calls for environmentally friendly solutions, such as waste …

[HTML][HTML] From garbage to treasure: a review on biorefinery of organic solid wastes into valuable biobased products

AI Adetunji, PJ Oberholster, M Erasmus - Bioresource Technology Reports, 2023 - Elsevier
The incessant dum** of solid waste has been an issue of global attention, causing
significant risks to the environment and human health. The biodegradable organic …

“The rich will always be able to dispose of their waste”: a view from the frontlines of municipal failure in Makhanda, South Africa

M Kalina, N Makwetu, E Tilley - Environment, Development and …, 2024 - Springer
A significant proportion of South African municipalities, who hold the mandate for providing
solid waste management (SWM) services for millions of South Africans, appear to be on the …

The escalation of Informal Settlement and the high levels of illegal dum** post-apartheid: systematic review

XS Grangxabe, T Maphanga, BS Madonsela… - Challenges, 2023 - mdpi.com
Illegal disposal of solid waste is a significant issue in many parts of the world, particularly in
urban areas. Because of unprecedented urbanization, these areas are crowded, putting …

Municipal-Based Biowaste Conversion for Develo** and Promoting Renewable Energy in Smart Cities

PK Sarangi, RK Srivastava, AK Singh, UK Sahoo… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the current scenario in many cities, huge quantities of biowaste solid matter are
generated, making it a big challenge to keep our cities smart/clean without creating health …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable solid waste management in rural areas: A case study of Fayoum governorate, Egypt

K Emara - Energy Nexus, 2023 - Elsevier
Municipal solid waste generation and disposal are significant environmental problems in
both urban and rural communities due to the increasing population, especially in develo** …

Waste disposal practices in low-income settlements of South Africa

LK Haywood, T Kapwata, S Oelofse… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Domestic solid waste is rapidly increasing due to accelerated population growth and
urbanization. Improper waste disposal poses potential health risks and environmental …

A door-to-door waste collection system case study: a survey on its sustainability and effectiveness

N Laurieri, A Lucchese, A Marino, S Digiesi - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Municipal waste management is a relevant topic these days, in its relation to sustainable
and environmental concerns. Sorting waste fractions at home for a door-to-door collection …

Processing and wear response study of glass‐polyester composites with waste marble dust as particulate filler

SK Nayak, A Satapathy, S Mantry - Polymer Composites, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Proper management of any waste lies in using its potential in the development of some
value added products. In line with this, the present research has explored the use of marble …

Chemical loo** combustion (CLC) of municipal solid waste (MSW)

ZT Yaqub, BO Oboirien, H Leion - Journal of Material Cycles and Waste …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Chemical Loo** Combustion (CLC) has been found to be a better alternative in
converting Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to energy and has the potential to reduce the …