Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paul Stegmann, Ties Gerritse, Li Shen, Marc Londo, Angel Puente, Martin Junginger
Summary: Biomass use and recycling can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the plastics industry. Polyethylene furanoate (PEF), a bio-based plastic, shows promise as an alternative to polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for small bottle applications. Life cycle assessments were conducted in the Netherlands, comparing the global warming potential (GWP) of PET and PEF bottles through multiple mechanical and chemical recycling trips. Results showed that after one recycling trip, bio-based PEF had 50-74% lower GWP compared to PET, depending on the waste management scenario. The study also highlighted the importance of deposit-based recycling systems in reducing overall GHG emissions for both bottle types.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Poonam Sharma, Reena Vishvakarma, Krishna Gautam, Archana Vimal, Vivek Kumar Gaur, Alvina Farooqui, Sunita Varjani, Kaiser Younis
Summary: Sources and effects of citrus waste, applications of pectin, technological utilization, and socioeconomic and environmental perspectives.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Antonieta Riera, Silvina Maldonado, Ricardo Palma
Summary: This research proposes the integration of multi-criteria analysis and geographic information systems to establish evaluation criteria for the appropriate selection of agro-industrial waste for revaluation in Ecuador. The study utilizes a modified analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and identifies social-environmental impact and waste availability as the most influential criteria. The research also validates the method with a panel of experts and highlights the potential for the application of this methodology in other countries and for other bioproducts.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Takunda Y. Chitaka, Catherina Schenck
Summary: A key principle in the circular bioeconomy is the cascading use of biomass to create high value products. However, low value applications such as composting and anaerobic digestion can have significant environmental and socio-economic benefits, as seen in the case of South Africa. Investment in biorefining organic waste is necessary for increased circularity and greater long-term socio-economic benefits, although the cost remains prohibitive. Diversification of the industry is crucial for a sustainable transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Pleissner, Nicole Haendel
Summary: This study investigated the control and removal of microbial contaminants in food waste using non-sterile heterotrophic G. sulphuraria. The results showed that acidic growth conditions can effectively control contamination, eliminating the need for waste sterilization. This approach has the potential for efficient waste-based bioeconomy strategies in the future.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Daniela P. Rodrigues, Ricardo Calado, Marisa Pinho, M. Rosario Doingues, Jose Antonio Vazquez, Olga M. C. C. Ameixa
Summary: Feed is the main source of waste in modern aquaculture systems. This study utilized expired aquafeed as a food source for Black Soldier Fly larvae and found that it successfully recovered important nutrients and diversified the aquafeed.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Rajendiran Naveenkumar, Jayaraj Iyyappan, Ravichandran Pravin, Seifedine Kadry, Jeehoon Han, Raveendran Sindhu, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gurunathan Baskar
Summary: The consumption of energy has increased with economic growth, leading to a higher demand for renewable energy sources. This review examines the utilization of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) for the production of biofuels and biochemicals using energy-efficient technologies. The challenges and risk assessment in the sorting and transportation of MSW are analyzed, along with the impact of MSW on the environment. Additionally, strategies for energy production and waste management in a circular bioeconomy are discussed.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Business
Davide Calandra, Silvana Secinaro, Maurizio Massaro, Francesca Dal Mas, Carlo Bagnoli
Summary: This paper investigates the relationship between Blockchain technology and new sustainable business models (SBMs) through multiple case studies. It presents four research clusters identified from the analysis of the application of Blockchain in environmental management. The study finds that Blockchain can enable new SBMs and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Ahmed M. Elgarahy, A. K. Priya, Hamida Y. Mostafa, E. G. Zaki, S. M. Elsaeed, M. Muruganandam, Khalid Z. Elwakeel
Summary: Plastic waste is a pressing environmental challenge, with millions of tons entering our oceans each year and impacting marine life and human health. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the problem and explores various management strategies, including mechanical, physical, chemical, and biological approaches. The review emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach and also discusses the potential of bioplastics as an alternative.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Josef Marousek
Summary: Hydrogen has a small market share but attracts many investors. The main obstacle to the development of the hydrogen economy is its low cost-competitiveness. Using various types of nanoparticles can play a positive role in (bio)hydrogen production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrea Taffuri, Alessandro Sciullo, Arnaud Diemer, Claudiu Eduard Nedelciu
Summary: This paper explores the potential of the CBE paradigm in improving the treatment of organic solid waste in the Metropolitan City of Turin, highlighting the insufficiency of current plant capacity and proposing projects and sustainable pathways to inspire local policy design.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Arham Parvez, Irfan Ahmad Rana, Adnan Nawaz, Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad
Summary: This study provides an in-depth review of the effects of brick kilns on humans and the environment through thematic and bibliometric analysis. The findings show that brick kilns have a negative impact on the environment, causing soil damage, health problems for workers, and societal issues in developing countries. Current research focuses on finding alternative materials, improving energy efficiency, waste management, and technological advancements to reduce pollution.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Muhammad Azam, Abdul Majid Awan
Summary: This study examines the impact of climate change, income, inflation, and population aging on healthcare expenditures. The findings show that temperature and air pollution have a positive relationship with healthcare costs, while rainfall has a negative relationship. Income exhibits an inverted U-shaped relationship with healthcare expenditures. Additionally, inflation and population aging significantly increase the cost of healthcare.
SOCIAL INDICATORS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
H. Akram, T. E. Butt
Summary: This paper focuses on the connection between waste, energy, and transport, specifically exploring the possibility of using waste incineration to generate energy for maritime transportation. By creating theoretical models and using data and graphs from existing literature, the state of the three sectors is quantitatively described. The paper also discusses the challenges and benefits of replacing fossil fuel consumption with waste-to-energy, as well as the potential of using waste energy to drive maritime transport for environmental sustainability and climate action.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Maria Assunta Barchiesi, Roberta Costa, Francesca Di Pillo
Summary: Promoting Agenda 2030 through Circular Economy transition requires improving waste system management and increasing separate collection. This research investigates the effect of compliance with environmental legislation by Italian municipalities on the total cost of municipal solid waste management. The study analyzes a large dataset of 1914 municipalities and finds regional variations in the impact of environmental compliance on waste management costs.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Claudia Sanhueza, Francisca Acevedo, Sebastian Rocha, Pamela Villegas, Michael Seeger, Rodrigo Navia
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Isabel Quispe, Rodrigo Navia, Ramzy Kahhat
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
P. Hidalgo, R. Navia, R. Hunter, M. E. Gonzalez, A. Echeverria
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sivashunmugam Sankaranarayanan, Perumalsamy Vishnukumar, Muruganandham Hariram, Singaravelu Vivekanandhan, Carolina Camus, Alejandro H. Buschmann, Rodrigo Navia
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mara Cea, Maria Eugenia Gonzalez, Macarena Abarzua, Rodrigo Navia
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sivashunmugam Sankaranarayanan, Blaz Likozar, Rodrigo Navia
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pamela Hildago-Oporto, R. Navia, R. Hunter, G. Coronado, M. E. Gonzalez
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Rodrigo Navia
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2019)
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Rodrigo Navia
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ariel Vilchez, Francisca Acevedo, Mara Cea, Michael Seeger, Rodrigo Navia
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
D. Shanthana Lakshmi, Sivashunmugam Sankaranarayanan, Tejal K. Gajaria, Guoqiang Li, Wojciech Kujawski, Joanna Kujawa, Rodrigo Navia
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Robinson Munoz, Aixa Gonzalez, Fabiola Valdebenito, Gustavo Ciudad, Rodrigo Navia, Gina Pecchi, Laura Azocar
Editorial Material
Engineering, Environmental
Edmundo Munoz, Rodrigo Navia
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Microbiology
K. Gonzalez, R. Navia, Shijie Liu, Mara Cea
Summary: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are bio-based polymers with potential to replace petrochemical plastics, but commercialization is hindered by high production costs and environmentally unfriendly recovery methods. To achieve sustainable recovery of PHA, it is essential to develop more economical and efficient strategies.
CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carlos Rojas, Mara Cea, Alfredo Iriarte, Gonzalo Valdes, Rodrigo Navia, Juan Pablo Cardenas-R
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
