Biomass to biofuel: Impacts and mitigation of environmental, health, and socioeconomic challenges by Prangon Chowdhury, Nafisa Anjum Mahi, Rahbaar Yeassin, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury, Omar Farrok

“…The findings reveal that biomass sources such as wood waste, food waste, microalgae, and energy crops are viable feedstocks, yet their production is constrained by trade-offs like resource competition, water scarcity, and land displacement. …”
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Adsorption Behaviour of Pymetrozine by Four Kinds of Biochar from Aqueous Solution by Liqiang Cui, Jinlong Yan, Guixiang Quan, Cheng Ding, Tianming Chen, Qaiser Hussain

“…The study results indicate that plant residue- or agricultural waste-derived BC can act as an effective surface sorbent, but their ability to treat mixed waste streams needs to be carefully evaluated on an individual basis.…”
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Physicochemical and Thermal Characteristics of Onion Skin from Fifteen Indian Cultivars for Possible Food Applications by Narashans Alok Sagar, Anil Khar, Vikas, Ayon Tarafdar, Sunil Pareek

“…Every year tons of onion waste is produced worldwide. The dried outer onion skin contributed up to 70% of this waste. …”
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Characterization of the Collagen Extraction Manufacturing Process Using Markov Chains and Artificial Neural Networks by Rosa Trasvina-Osorio, Sergio Alonso-Romero, Juan de Anda-Suarez, Valentin Calzada-Ledesma, Javier Yanez-Mendiola, Luis Fernando Villanueva-Jimenez, Erick Rojas-Mancera

“…Modelling a process requires a priori knowledge of the possible causal relationships between the study variables and the response, especially when the raw material is waste. A new approach to characterizing a manufacturing process is presented to extend data that are difficult to obtain by direct experimentation. …”
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Biosynthesis and in-vitro characterizations of copper oxide nanoparticle using Mangifera indica seed kernel extract and assessment of pharmacological properties by Pranay Pramanik, Krishnendu Dakua, Trisha Kar, Ranabir Sahu, Tarun Kumar Dua, Gouranga Nandi, Sangita Dey, Anoop Kumar, Ritu Khanra, Paramita Paul

“…Globally large amounts of fruit waste are generated daily. Utilizing these fruit waste to create metal nanoparticles through environmentally friendly methods presents an innovative, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly approach compared to conventional techniques which are energy intensive, costly and hazardous for the environment. …”
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Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…This study investigates the potential of eco-cement produced using agro-waste materials—eggshell powder (ESP) and water hyacinth ash (WHA)—as sustainable alternatives to conventional cement. …”
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Biochar filtration of drug-resistant bacteria and active pharmaceutical ingredients to combat antimicrobial resistance by Paul-Enguerrand Fady, Alexandra K. Richardson, Leon P. Barron, A. James Mason, Roberto Volpe, Meredith R. Barr

“…Through pyrolysis, waste LCB can be converted into biochars, which have excellent attributes for adsorption of pollutants–though no studies have yet reliably correlated production conditions with efficacy, nor considered adsorption of human pathogens. …”
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Effects of Copper on Euglena sp. Local Strains and Remediation Capabilities by Witia Ardipeni, Eko Agus Suyono, Nugroho Dewayanto, Na’imatul Mufida, Tia Erfianti, Ria Amelia, Dedy Kurnianto

“… One of the well-known industries in Yogyakarta is the Kotagede silver craft, which produces heavy metal waste, one of which is copper. The copper content in the liquid waste of electroplating Kotagede silver crafts is 4.628 mg/L. …”
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Bio-indicator Bacteria Levels in Riva Stream, an Important Stream in İstanbul, Türkiye by Serap Koşal Şahin, Selma Dilara Karaman Baş, Meryem Öztaş, Gülşen Altuğ, Pelin Saliha Çiftçi Türetken

“…These bacteria originate from a variety of sources, including human and animal waste, agricultural runoff, and untreated sewage. …”
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FOOD SAFETY STUDY: A PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF ORGANOLEPTIC AND TOTAL PLATE COUNT IN MEAT OF CHANNOS CHANNOS’ OBTAINED FROM TRADITIONAL POND FARMING by Kartikaningsih H., Djamaludin H., Yahya, Putri A.S.D., Trisnanda R.W.

“…Final Disposal Sites as the final place of waste processing that implements the open dumping system have the risk of environmental pollution. …”
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APPROACHES REGARDING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY by Daniela CÎRŢÎNĂ

“…In this context, major drug manufacturers are promoting new synthesis processes involving biocatalysis reactions, the use of as few solvents as possible and a considerable reduction in the quantities and types of production waste, thus succeeding in applying the sustainability challenge on a global scale. …”
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3D Printing Errors Detection During the Process by Florin-Bogdan MARIN, Mihaela MARIN

“…Automated error detection in 3D printing is an important challenge that impacts not only the quality of the final parts but also operational efficiency, helping to minimize wasted time and material. Certain types of errors can even result in printer malfunctions. …”
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DIOXINS / FURANS (PCDDs/PCDFs) CONTROL IN CEMENT INDUSTRY IN ROMANIA by CRISTIAN CIOBANU, GHEORGHE VOICU, MAGDALENA-LAURA TOMA, SILVIU MARCU

“… The most important sources of dioxins are waste incineration, industrial (dioxins are by-products), volcanic eruptions, fire, etc. …”
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Crow (Corvus spp.) meat: research possibilities to determine nutritional quality and health risks by Jaime A. Teixeira da Silva

“…Despite the worldwide presence of corvids (including crows), especially in urban and other anthropogenic settings, a negative perception of this proposal might arise due to their scavenging of carcasses and waste. In some cases, diseases are present in crow meat, but assessments are still not widespread. …”
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Design and application of the structure for preventing rolled edges of adhesive film for indwelling needle fixation (一种防留置针贴膜卷边结构的设计与应用) by SHI Yali (石雅莉), PANG Mi (庞咪), XU Yuanle (许远乐), FAN Ningning (樊宁宁), CHEN Wenwen (陈雯雯)

“…The designed structure has been used to prevent the rolled edges of adhesive film and reduce the waste of adhesive film in indwelling needle fixation. …”
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Extension Service Consumer Factsheet: "Paper or Plastic?" by Kenneth R. Berger

“…In either case, using the paper sack or the plastic bag multiple times before it enters the waste stream is the best choice you can make when deciding between "paper or plastic." …”
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Recovery of Hg(0) from the Aqueous Hg(I/II) Present in Analyte Solution after Quantitative Determination of Iron by Suman K. Giri, Nigamananda Das

“…This simple method may be useful to remove the mercury from other waste aqueous solutions before their discharge into the environment.…”
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Fracture properties of green mortars with recycled sand by Luciana Restuccia

“…The main topic of this research is to investigate the use of Construction and Demolition waste finer fraction - namely recycled sand - to totally replace the standard one into traditional mortars. …”
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Extension Service Consumer Factsheet: "Paper or Plastic?" by Kenneth R. Berger

“…In either case, using the paper sack or the plastic bag multiple times before it enters the waste stream is the best choice you can make when deciding between "paper or plastic." …”
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Assessing The Impact of Iron Smelting and Smithing on Social Economic Development of Indigenous People in Buhara Sub-County Kabale District. by Turinawe, Ronald

“…Many challenges remain, however, including environmental pollution and resource waste in practice, as well as a dearth of systematic theoretical research. …”
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