Unlocking Energy from Waste: A Comprehensive Analysis of Municipal Solid Waste Recovery Potential in Ghana

AW Tahiru, SJ Cobbina, W Asare, SU Takal - World, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ghana is currently facing a waste crisis that presents considerable risks to its environment,
economy, and public health. This investigation evaluates four prospective waste-to-energy …

[HTML][HTML] Consumer attitude and disposal behaviour to second-hand clothing in Ghana

R Acquaye, RK Seidu, B Eghan, GK Fobiri - Scientific African, 2023 - Elsevier
The issue of second-hand clothing which is exported from Europe and America into the
African market remains a critical problem that poses threats to the eco-system. These …

Unveiling the air quality impacts of municipal solid waste disposal: An integrative study of on-site measurements and community perceptions

T Pekdogan, H Yildizhan, A Ameen - Atmosphere, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study examines air quality conditions in and around a classroom located in the
Sarıçam/Adana region of Türkiye, near the campus of Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and …

[HTML][HTML] Time dependent performance analysis of a Smart Trash bin using state-based Markov model and Reliability approach

P Kumar, A Kumar - Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, the authors have developed a quantitative mathematical model to assess the
performance of a smart trash bin. This model takes into account six hardware components of …

Solid waste management and Aedes aegypti infestation interconnections: A regression tree application

F Klafke, VG Barros, E Henning - Waste Management & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Public health is at the core of all environmental and anthropic impacts. Urban and territorial
planners should include public health concerns in their plans. Basic sanitation infrastructure …

Decarbonizing our environment via the promotion of biomass methanation in developing nations: a waste management tool

CM Igwebuike, T Oyegoke - Pure and Applied Chemistry, 2024 - degruyter.com
For a long time, fossil fuel has been a part of our everyday lives and has constantly led to the
emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the environment. The release of methane (CH4) into …

Effect of climate change on air quality: a Nigerian perspective

M Yusuf, HW Khan, M Beg, BC Ekeoma… - Climate Change Impacts …, 2023 - Springer
The entirety of the ecosystem today is subject to incessant global warming and climate
changes with the aftermaths and risks being a great cause for concern for both developed …

The Relationship between Waste Management Practices and Human Health: New Perspective and Consequences

SD Oluwagbayide, FO Abulude… - … of Innovation and …, 2024 - ojs.literacyinstitute.org
Waste management, an integral aspect of modern life, exerts a profound influence on both
public health and the environment. While existing research explores the environmental …

[PDF][PDF] The Effect of Sanitation Performance and Parental Livelihood on Stunting Severity: Study at 3 Ecological Zones at South Lampung Regency, Indonesia

NB Khairun, P Dewi Ayu… - … Journal of Public …, 2023 - repository.lppm.unila.ac.id
Severity of stunting is frequently associated as a result of the effects of environmental factors,
such as ecological differences, poor quality sanitation, and potential effects on parental …

The impact of improper waste disposal on human health and the environment: a case of Umgungundlovu District in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa

T Raphela, N Manqele, M Erasmus - Frontiers in Sustainability, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Waste generation has increased drastically around the world in recent decades,
with less than 20% of waste recycled each year, and one-third of all food produced wasted …