This work reviewed the past and current status of municipal solid waste (MSW) management
in Nigeria towards offering a direction for the future. The past status shows that poor policy …

Silica nanoparticles have numerous applications including drug delivery, lightweight
aggregates, and energy storage. It has been manufactured from different agricultural …

Without proper treatment, leachate can contaminate adjacent groundwater, soils, and
streams, resulting in potential risks to public health, the environment, and surrounding …

Residual municipal solid waste (RMSW) is a rapidly expanding problem worldwide and a
good waste management system could reduce concerns about its correct treatment. The …

Recent happenings (like fire outbreak and soil contamination) on Nigerian dumpsites had
reiterated the need to frequently monitor and assess these dumpsites in order to avert …

To create a truly circular economy requires a shift from the traditional view of waste disposal
to one of resource management. This is particularly important in developing countries …

Large quantities of coconut husks generated are under-utilized. In developing countries, this
situation warrants their disposal by open burning or indiscriminate dumping. Either practice …

Waste represents a largely untapped source of raw material in many countries, as resource
recovery rates remain generally low despite most of the disposed stream being composed of …

Food substrates in municipal solid wastes processing facilities and open dumpsites are a
source for the release of fungal spores into air and can cause potential health and climate …

The present state of solid waste management in Enugu Metropolis constitutes a major
environmental challenge to residents of the city. Hence, this study is aimed at assessing …