Mexico City generates:12,000 tons of waste per day. In 2018 it was reported that "el principal argumento para echar atrás la construcción del proyecto, que buscaba procesar un tercio de la basura producida en la ciudad (4,500 toneladas diarias de residuos) para generar electricidad para el metro, es el endeudamiento que significa …
Abstract. To avoid the use of toxic building materials is one of the principles of sustainable construction. However and contrary to general beliefs, current residential …
Of the total amount of waste generated by health-care activities, about 85% is general, non-hazardous waste comparable to domestic waste. ... which are human carcinogens and have been associated with a range of adverse health effects. Incineration of heavy metals or materials with high metal content (in particular lead, mercury and …
Introduction. Construction and demolition waste (CDW) receives considerably less attention in the literature compared to municipal solid waste (MSW), …
Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the key responsibilities of city administrators and one of the effective proxies for good governance. Effective SWM mitigates adverse health and environmental impacts, conserves resources, and improves the livability of cities. However, unsustainable SWM practices, exacerbated by rapid …
The volume of e-waste generated worldwide is surging, and it is set to escalate further due to continuing technological innovation and the early obsolescence of most electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Even though there are many studies on e-waste management, the environmental and health consequences of e-waste regarding …
In particular, health risks caused by a variety of diseases, traffic congestion, conflicts with construction firms, closing drainage, and leading to floods and waste transported by rainwater are some of the main social impacts of construction waste (Nguimalet, 2007; ELARD and GAA, 2009; Aboginije et al., 2020).
Construction and demolition waste (CDW) is an important waste composition receiving attention from policymakers and researchers globally due to the negative impacts associated with its management.
Many opportunities exist for the beneficial reduction and recovery of materials that would otherwise be destined for disposal as waste. Construction industry professionals and building owners can educate and be educated about issues such as beneficial reuse, effective strategies for identification and separation of wastes, and …
Hence this chapter covers the water pollution in the construction industry, sources and characteristics of waste water from the construction industry, environmental and health effects, techniques to control water pollution and strategy for sustainable development of the construction industry.
Human health risks posed by wastes applied to land may also include direct occupational exposure during or after the application process. ... Pöykiö R. Occupational risk evaluation of using bottom ash and fly ash as a construction material. J Hazard Toxic Radioact Waste. 2012; 16 (1):79–87. doi: 10. ... Marschner B. Organic waste effects on ...
The 3R strategy sets the goal of waste reduction, reuse and recycling and minimizing waste disposal in open dumps, rivers, flood plains and landfills by 2015 and promotes recycling of waste ...
Bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, polyphenols, alkaloids and other nitrogen-containing constituents, exert various beneficial effects arising from their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can be found in vegetables, fruits, grains, spices and their derived foods and beverages such as tea, olive oil, fruit …
Various reviews have explored the health effects related to solid waste management. Cointreau [] published a detailed report on solid waste and health risks for population and workers, noting that the situation in low-income countries is usually worse.Cointreau's work is probably the most exhaustive of the last 15 years.
The influence of agricultural solid wastes on human health, animal health, and the environment is significant and all hands must be on deck to tackle the menace posed by mismanagement of agricultural solid wastes. ... Health Effects of Mineral Dust, Mineralogical Society of America. Washington DC: Bookcrafters Inc; 1993. p. 8; 64. …
Industries and s globally accumulate solid waste at a heightened rate, due to increased global population, food and essentials to survive. Although steps have been taken in recent years to manage waste efficiently, through utilizing municipal waste collection centres and taken to landfills and dumps; solid waste is presenting …
It has been noted that the causes of construction waste generation are categorised differently by researchers. For instance, Al-Rifai and Amoudi [] investigated the causes in the Jordanian's building sector and classified waste factors in terms of their contribution to total amounts: high, medium, low, and very low.Obaid et al. [] grouped …
Environmental hazards and health risks associated with improper solid waste management are generated as indiscriminate disposal of refuse is unrestrained and this poses threats to public health in ...
With the increase in global population, industrialization, and urbanization, waste from construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) activities has grown rapidly. There are some issues associated with the disposal of CRD waste in landfills. Depositing in landfills is still the main method for CRD waste disposal from the global perspective. …
The management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and waste glass is a serious concern in Hong Kong, as well as other countries due to their non …
Incineration is widely used to reduce the volume of municipal solid waste, to reduce the potential infectious properties and volume of medical waste, and to reduce the potential toxicity and volume of hazardous chemical and biological waste. In the United States, more than 100 facilities incinerate municipal solid waste, and more than 1,600 facilities …
Incineration has been used widely for waste disposal, including , hazardous, and medical waste--but there is increasing public concern over the benefits of combusting the waste versus the health risk from pollutants emitted during combustion. Waste Incineration and Public Health informs the emerging debate with the most up-to-date information …
by s in Mexico is a significant ... Sustainable Construction Waste Management ... The present study seeks to determine the environmental pollution and health effects associated with waste ...
The construction industry is among the main industries that contributes to countries' economic development, with a 9% GDP (gross domestic product) share and about 7~8.5% of the total employment …
The construction sector also generates a substantial amount of construction and demolition (C&D) waste of which masonry wastes constitute a major fraction. Using a circular economy approach, this article explores the feasibility of using treated masonry waste fines (MWF) to replace 75 % of natural sand in Portland cement …
This systematic review was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. 13 We included peer-reviewed primary literature addressing health effects of waste incineration. Studies had to focus on the impacts of waste incineration on health risk and/or health outcomes.
Effects/Impact Of Waste Pollution (On The Environment, Wildlife & Animals, The Economy, & Humans & Human Health) The effects and impact of waste pollution are waste specific, and also specific to the environment and geographic location where the pollution occurs (for example, toxic industrial sludge dumped in the ocean has …
Hazardous waste clean-up is a multi-step process, which starts with site visits and reviews to determine if the area threatens human health or the environment. Once confirmed, the site is listed ...