Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is a capital economic circle for the future. Promoting the coordinated development of its population, economy, resources and environment is a major national strategy. And as towns and cities continue to expand, the volume of construction waste is gradually expanding, posing a major challenge to the …
ادامه مطلبAlthough construction and demolition waste (CDW) is relatively inert, the main environment concern is associated with its high volume, weight and large worldwide annual production (Akhtar and Sarmah, 2018, Gálvez-Martos et al., 2018).The management of CDW has been recognised as a major global issue due to the associated …
ادامه مطلبThe role of the agricultural sector in human development and economic development cannot be overemphasized. Awareness for increased agricultural production is on the increase, arising from the need to feed the ever-increasing human population. Interestingly, almost all agricultural activities generate wastes, which are generated in …
ادامه مطلبHazardous, or toxic, waste is the potentially dangerous byproduct of a wide range of activities, including manufacturing, farming, water treatment systems, construction, automotive garages ...
ادامه مطلبNuclear energy produces radioactive waste. A major environmental concern related to nuclear power is the creation of radioactive wastes such as uranium mill tailings, spent (used) reactor fuel, and other radioactive wastes. These materials can remain radioactive and dangerous to human health for thousands of years.
ادامه مطلبHealth Effects of Incineration STUDY SUBJECTS CONCLUSIONS REGARDING ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS REFERENCE Residents living within 10 km of an incinerator, refinery, and waste disposal site Significant increase in laryngeal cancer in men living with closer proximity to the incinerator and other pollution sources P. Michelozzi et …
ادامه مطلبIn the implementation of a building construction project, it can be avoided the residual of construction material or commonly called construction waste. Beside effects on the cost, construction ...
ادامه مطلبThe study also indicates that project cost overrun, pollution of the environment, reduction in profit and failure of construction firms, excessive …
ادامه مطلبThis study quantifies waste generation rate and illustrates the construction method in influencing the waste generation rate, estimating that the conventional construction method has a waste ...
ادامه مطلبEffects of construction waste on the environment. Construction waste can have a huge environmental impact. Due to the very uses of construction materials, most of these are not easily biodegradable. ... The incorrect disposal of these materials can result in land, air and water pollution, posing a serious health hazard. Reducing the impact ...
ادامه مطلبThe construction sector also generates a substantial amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste of which masonry wastes constitute a major fraction. Using a circular economy approach, this article explores the feasibility of using treated masonry waste fines (MWF) to replace 75 % of natural sand in Portland cement …
ادامه مطلبKey facts. E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream in the world (1).; In 2019, an estimated 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste were produced globally, but only 17.4% was documented as formally collected and recycled (2).; Lead is one of the common substances released into the environment if e-waste is recycled, stored or dumped …
ادامه مطلبConstruction waste, which refers to any surplus or debris produced during the construction, renovation, or demolition of structures, essentially represents wasted materials, energy, and labor ...
ادامه مطلبImproper disposal can lead to adverse health outcomes, for example through water, soil and air contamination. Hazardous waste or unsafe waste treatment such as open …
ادامه مطلب1. Introduction. Massive C&D waste are generated every year during the construction, renovation and demolition of buildings and infrastructure. It is reported that the total amount of C&D waste generated worldwide each year exceeds 10 billion tons, of which the United States produces about 700 million tons and the European Union more …
ادامه مطلبWe identified multiple adverse health outcomes in individuals living close to waste sites at a national level in South Africa, suggesting the need to …
ادامه مطلب1. Introduction. Every year, over 10 billion tonnes of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) are generated globally (European Commission, 2019; Huanyu Wu, Jian Zuo, George Zillante, Jiayuan Wang and Hongping Yuan, 2019).In terms of total materials purchased by weight, between 1 10% usually ends up as C&DW (Ajayi et al., …
ادامه مطلب2. Methods. This article reviews the open dumping and open burning of waste, main practices implemented for waste treatment and disposal in developing countries, involving many environmental and health impacts [30,31,32].Such unsustainable practices include every waste fraction, such as MSW, HW, construction & demolition …
ادامه مطلبHowever, if a 50% recycling and reuse rate can be achieved by 2025, the environmental impact will reduce by 33.2% (Maha & Fujiwaraa, 2018). Learn about the detrimental effects of construction …
ادامه مطلبIndustries and s globally accumulate solid waste at a heightened rate, due to increased global population, food and essentials to survive. Although steps have been taken in recent years to manage waste efficiently, through utilizing municipal waste collection centres and taken to landfills and dumps; solid waste is presenting …
ادامه مطلبExposure to harmful chemicals during manufacturing, leaching in the stored food items while using plastic packages or chewing of plastic teethers and toys by children are linked with severe adverse health outcomes such as cancers, birth defects, impaired immunity, endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive effects etc. Promotion of ...
ادامه مطلب1. Introduction. Landfills are a major contributor to the world's anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions because an enormous amount of CH 4 and CO 2 are generated from the degradation process of deposited waste in landfills [].Landfill operation is usually associated with contamination of surface and groundwater by leachate from …
ادامه مطلبTable 1: Major environmental pollutants, their sources, and impact on human health Pollutants and health effects are less studied because of the need for more information on exposure to pollutants in less developed countries, where waste management could be better, there is higher poverty, and the application of new …
ادامه مطلبAn overview of the environmental pollution and health effects associated with waste landfilling and open dumping. Ayesha Siddiqua, 2 John N. Hahladakis ... a conducive environment for microorganisms to decompose the existing waste. The construction of landfills nearby residential areas is usually associated with effects like the accumulation …
ادامه مطلبThis systematic review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. 13 We included peer-reviewed primary literature …
ادامه مطلبHealth effects of residential hazardous waste exposure, previously partially unrecognized, were highlighted. Sufficient evidence was found of association between exposure to oil industry waste that releases high concentrations of hydrogen sulphide and acute symptoms. The evidence of causal relationship with hazardous waste was defined …
ادامه مطلبAnalysis showed that C&D waste recycling could be an effective mitigation option to reduce the risk of landslides; reduce the energy consumption; offset the …
ادامه مطلبIt is noteworthy that the construction of the waste treatment facilities incurs high investment cost, and once the facility is established, it would be difficult to get rid of it before the end of the payback period. ... Chemical Engineering Laws and Ethics IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL: EFFECTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL …
ادامه مطلبThis includes soil, air water, and aesthetic pollution. Such environmental problems are associated with human health disorder, due to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions [47]. The waste streams originating from industrial sources are different than the hazardous substances in waste [48], [49], [50].
ادامه مطلبKeywords. Plastic waste, Environmental contamination, Pollution, Public health, Toxic chemicals Introduction. Plastics are made up of synthetic organic polymers which are widely used in different applications ranging from water bottles, clothing, food packaging, medical supplies, electronic goods, construction materials, etc [].In the last six decades, …
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