Resources, Volume 14, Issue 4

One of the fundamental features of lakes is water temperature, which determines the functioning of lake ecosystems. However, the overall range of information related to the monitoring of this parameter is quite limited, both in terms of the number of...

The monitoring and transition toward a circular economy, along with resource and economic decoupling, can be supported by an assessment and visualization system for material use. While resource productivity indicators and macro-level decoupling are w...

The inclusion of by-products or discarded fruit in a second value chain can be a strategy to contribute to sustainable food production and consumption, with a focus on following a circular economy model, since certain by-products may be a source of n...

This article presents a methodology for risk assessment and management in the development of hard-to-recover hydrocarbon reserves. The proposed methodology integrates Monte Carlo simulation and fuzzy logic methods, which allows for the consideration...

Water management in arid regions faces significant challenges due to limited water resources and increasing competition among sectors. Climate change (CC) exacerbates these issues, highlighting the need for advanced modeling tools to predict trends a...

In the face of acute water scarcity and sanitation challenges emblematic of arid and semi-arid regions (ASARs), this study investigated the transformative upgrade of the Aqaba Conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant (CAS-AWWTP) in Jo...

Wetlands are transitional lands between terrestrial and aquatic systems that provide various ecosystem services. The objective of this study was to evaluate the change in wetlands in the Chimborazo Wildlife Reserve (CR) in the period 1986–2022...

Energy and production efficiency are critical for achieving sustainability and competitiveness in polymer processing plants. A system with high energy efficiency and performance enhances productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While Mon...

A fundamental step to foster a sustainable future is enhancing students’ awareness of responsible food consumption. The present research study assessed students’ awareness of food waste (FW) issues, attitudes towards school catering and l...

This study aimed to evaluate the degree of contamination of water matrices (deionised water, spring water, tap water) in a 14-week experiment using film samples from commercial bags printed with water- and solvent-based inks. The effect of different...

The rehabilitation of post-mining sites is crucial due to the severe environmental impacts of mining, including land degradation, heavy metal pollution, and loss of biodiversity. Effective reclamation strategies are essential to reverse these impacts...

In the context of struvite precipitation, the most significant gap pertains to the transfer of knowledge from scientific research to practical applications. The primary objective of this study is twofold: firstly, to identify the most critical proces...

The increasing problem of carbon dioxide emissions has become a significant concern, with mushroom production identified as one of the contributing factors. This is because the mushroom production process emits carbon dioxide through respiration, and...

This study analyzes the crude oil supply in 2030 and 2050, comparing it with demand scenarios from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the International Energy Agency. It focuses on the oil under production or development as of today...

Whenever any type of ore deposit is developed, it comes with significant risks, such as uncertain reserves, harsh climate conditions, and other uncontrollable factors. To manage these risks effectively, companies need to quickly adapt to changing con...

This study applies a dynamic material flow analysis to track lead flows, in-use stocks, secondary reserves, and recycling trends across eleven major economies from 1950 to 2018. The results show the global lead cycle has shifted from a variety of ind...