Waste, Volume 3, Issue 4

The juice industry generates substantial quantities of solid waste and wastewater. Consequently, efforts have focused on their treatment and valorization to obtain high-value-added products. Traditionally, these wastes are managed through landfill di...

Advanced phosphorus (P) recycling from wastewater is critical for improving nutrient circularity and reducing soil pollution associated with the direct application of sewage sludge in agriculture. However, few studies evaluate the long-term environme...

The utilization of Solid Waste Compost (SWC) as an organic fertilizer (OF) in agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years due to growing concerns about worsening waste management issues. This empirical study investigates paddy farm...

The massive production of municipal solid waste presents a significant global challenge for sustainable urban development and maintaining citizens’ quality of life, requiring effective management and disposal strategies. Waste-to-energy inciner...

The overconsumption of plastic packaging has alarming repercussions on the environment, notably through waste accumulation in public spaces and clogged drains. This study identifies factors driving plastic proliferation, analyzes their impacts, and p...

Plastic materials are widely used for packaging due to their versatility and availability. Global production, mainly from petrochemicals, is estimated at 380 million tons, increasing annually by 4%. Packaging plastics have the shortest lifespan and c...

Steel consumption in the construction sector is one of the main contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, developing processes for the reuse of steel-based products with lower environmental impacts is essential for the sustainabilit...

Developing sustainable ceramic formulations that integrate industrial by-products addresses the high energy and raw material demands of refractory manufacturing while advancing circular economy goals. This study investigates the recycling of chamotte...

Vinasse a byproduct of ethanol manufacturing, is a challenge for ethanol producers which possesses a high organic content that presents a considerable environmental threat. This complicates its management and treatment utilizing standard technologies...

The REPowerEU plan is aimed at a target of 35 bcm of biomethane annually by 2030, up from 4 bcm in 2023, requiring about EUR 37 billion in investment. Food waste is identified as a key feedstock, characterized by discrete homogeneity, although its av...