The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a global medical emergency. The
unforeseen occurrence of a pandemic of this magnitude has resulted in overwhelming levels …

Purpose A direct correlation exists between waste disposal, disease spread and public
health. This article systematically reviewed healthcare waste and its implication for public …

The COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on the environment. Waste generation and
improper management during the COVID-19 pandemic posed a major threat to human …

Dustbins function as critical infrastructures for urban sanitation, creating a distinct breeding
ground for microbial assemblages. However, there is no information regarding the dynamics …

Most landfill projects run in a dynamic and complex environment; therefore, uncertainty and
risk are inherent. To improve the performance and reduce the damage caused by waste, risk …

The global outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has spurred a reassessment of Municipal Solid Waste
management strategies and approaches. A significant need for sanitation and hygiene was …

Due to the heterogeneous origin of municipal waste, different substrates support the growth
of many microorganisms, including those hazardous to humans. In consequence, landfills …

This study estimated the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) infection in urban cleaning and solid waste management workers during the …

Amid the 4th wave of COVID-19, Vietnam reopened its economy, which placed extra
burdens on the COVID-19 waste management system. This study analyzed existing issues …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, activities to maintain personal hygiene, and environmental
hygiene, including hand washing, reduce cross-contamination but are challenging to …