The environmental impact of health care for musculoskeletal conditions: A scoping review. by Bayden J McKenzie, Romi Haas, Giovanni E Ferreira, Chris G Maher, Rachelle Buchbinder

“…Of 24 original research studies, 11 measured environmental impact relating to climate change in orthopaedics (n = 10), and medical aids for the knee (n = 1), one measured energy expenditure of laminar versus turbulent airflow ventilation systems in operating rooms during simulated hip replacements and 12 measured waste associated with orthopaedic surgery but did not relate waste to greenhouse gas emissions or environmental effects. …”
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Design of a Solar Powered Precision Irrigation System. by Othieno John Wangara

“…Statistics show that Sprinklers waste 30 to 50 percent of water through evaporation, runoff and apply water where it isn't needed and other factors. …”
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Structure Design of a New Type of Automatic Folding Stage by Sun Jianghong, Niu Xiaohui, Liu Xu

“…Aiming at the traditional stage is not easy to be moved or folded and some space is wasted,a new type of automatic folding stage is designed to make full use of the same space. …”
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Current Work and Way Forward of Spectrum Requirement Estimation for the Future IMT System by Tan Wang, Biao Huang, Jing Pang

“…In order to satisfy the spectrum requirements of the next generation international mobile telecommunication （IMT）system，to realize scientific allocation and usage of spectrum resources and to avoid spectrum waste brought by allocation in advance，there is a need to make a reasonable estimation for the spectrum demands of future IMT systems.The estimation results can also provide guidelines for the subsequent spectrum planning and assignment work.The progress of study related IMT spectrum estimation was given.From the analysis of current work and practical situation，the key factors in the estimation methodology were summarized to provide a reference for the following work.…”
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Analysis of the use of the electronic document management system in federal executive authorities by N. A. Ivanov, N. A. Kashevarova

“…Paper archives occupy hundreds of square meters of storage space, and if necessary, it is very difficult to find the right document among a large amount of waste paper. In this regard, many companies begin to review their activities and move away from paper document management to electronic…”
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines for Community Associations: Considerations for Selecting a Landscape Contractor and Writing an Effective Landscaping Contract by Adam G. Dale, Claire Lewis, Esen A. Momol, Donald P. Rainey, John Bossart, C. J. Bain, Jen Marvin, Lynn A. Barber, Norman C. Leppla, Gary W. Knox, Thomas T. Ankersen

“… Florida-Friendly Landscaping protects Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. …”
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ACOPIO: Cuba's State Procurement and Distribution Agency by José Alvarez

“… One of the reasons for the food scarcity in Cuba, especially that related to perishable and non-perishable agricultural product wastes, falls on Acopio, the state collection and distribution agency. …”
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guidelines for Community Associations: Considerations for Selecting a Landscape Contractor and Writing an Effective Landscaping Contract by Adam G. Dale, Claire Lewis, Esen A. Momol, Donald P. Rainey, John Bossart, C. J. Bain, Jen Marvin, Lynn A. Barber, Norman C. Leppla, Gary W. Knox, Thomas T. Ankersen

“… Florida-Friendly Landscaping protects Florida’s unique natural resources by conserving water, reducing waste and pollution, creating wildlife habitat, and preventing erosion. …”
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La consommation collaborative aux États-Unis by Marie-Christine Pauwels

“…Based on the premise that the overconsumption paradigm which is at the root of the current American capitalist system is wasteful and destructive, this new sharing model has been developing quickly online over the past decade. …”
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The influence of the silicate slag composition on copper losses during smelting of the sulfide concentrates by Živković Živan, Mitevska N., Mihajlović Ivan, Nikolić Đorđe

“…This indicates that slag composition and content of copper in the matte influences the copper losses in the waste slag with the probability of 95 %.…”
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UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Series: Computational Tools for Field Implementation of the Florida Phosphorus Index - Okeechobee Watershed Area by G. Wade Hurt, Rao S. Mylavarapu, S. P. Boetger

“…Boetger, provides many tables with numerical values for each of the various factors listed in the Florida P Index to be used in computations to aid planners in designing conservation plans related to land application of animal wastes. Contents: Introduction -- Components of the P Index -- Field Evaluation and Implementation for Okeechobee County -- Resulting P Index -- References -- Appendix I: Runoff, Leaching Potentials, and K-Factors for County Soils. …”
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Intermittent Finite-Time Synchronization for Reaction-Diffusion Competitive Neural Networks with Different Time Scales by Renxi Hu, Jie Liu

“…This paper focuses on the finite-time synchronization issue for reaction-diffusion competitive neural networks (RCNNs) with different time scales and time-varying delays. To reduce the waste of network resources, a periodically intermittent control strategy is presented based on two time scales (short and long memory) and time-varying delay. …”
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MULTIPURPOSE (WEARPROOF AND ANTIFRICTIONAL) COVERINGS ON PRODUCTS FROM CAST IRON by A. P. Laskovnev, A. I. Garost, A. I. Pokrovsky

“…The resource-saving method of direct surface alloying and modifying (using oxides) is developed. Industrial wastes and semi-products of adjacent processes are used as modifying additives. …”
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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Environmental Sustainability by Thanh Cong Truong

“…Furthermore, the results highlight the transformations that preserve the environment in three main areas: waste management and handling, pollution prevention and control, and sustainable resource management. …”
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ACOPIO: Cuba's State Procurement and Distribution Agency by José Alvarez

“… One of the reasons for the food scarcity in Cuba, especially that related to perishable and non-perishable agricultural product wastes, falls on Acopio, the state collection and distribution agency. …”
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UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Series: Computational Tools for Field Implementation of the Florida Phosphorus Index - Okeechobee Watershed Area by G. Wade Hurt, Rao S. Mylavarapu, S. P. Boetger

“…Boetger, provides many tables with numerical values for each of the various factors listed in the Florida P Index to be used in computations to aid planners in designing conservation plans related to land application of animal wastes. Contents: Introduction -- Components of the P Index -- Field Evaluation and Implementation for Okeechobee County -- Resulting P Index -- References -- Appendix I: Runoff, Leaching Potentials, and K-Factors for County Soils. …”
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Communication and remote sensing integrated LEO satellites:architecture, technologies and experiment by Mugen PENG, Shijie ZHANG, Hongtao XU, Mengfei ZHANG, Yaohua SUN, Ying CHENG

“…Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite system is one of the most important infrastructures to gather spatial information and break the broadband digital divide.The integration of communication and remote sensing is an effective way to solve the existing problems of system independence, satellite resource waste, and late response to emergency service requests.Firstly, the status of communication and remote sensing in LEO satellite systems were outlined, and then a communication and remote sensing integrated scheme and architecture were put forward to meet the integration requirements.In addition, a hardware composition and corresponding experiment based on this architecture was introduced.Finally, the relevant challenges and future development were discused.…”
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Nanowastes riscos para saúde humana e meio ambiente: diálogos entre o princípio da precaução e a sociedade de risco by Liziane Paixão Silva Oliveira, Maria Edelvacy Marinho, Ellen de Oliveira Fumagali

“…However, little has been discussed about the impacts of these wastes into the environment, the health of people, animals and plants. …”
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Recycling Organic Materials to Improve Your Florida-Friendly Edible Landscape by Terra Freeman, Tiare Silvasy, Lynn Barber, Tom Wichman, Esen Momol, Kristina McIntyre, Jacqlyn Rivas, Jen Marvin

“…It discusses strategies for recycling nutrients in place or via composting systems to create productive edible landscapes with less waste. Adopting these methods into your landscape maintenance routine will build organic matter and add nutrients to the soil naturally. …”
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État nutritionnel et environnement pathogène d’enfants d’une population forestière du Sud-Cameroun by Olivier Bernard, Hélène Pagezy, Daniel Bley

“…The anthropometric study shows that 31,6% of the 0-6 years old children are stunded and 3,6% wasted. The height retardation follows the evolution of the spenomegaly. …”
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