Indexing method for assessment of pollution potential of leachate from non-engineered landfill sites and its effect on ground water quality
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6417-1
Abstract: Dumping of solid waste in a non-engineered landfill site often leads to contamination of ground water due to leachate percolation into ground water. The present paper assesses the pollution potential of leachate generated from three… read more here.
Keywords: non engineered; pollution; landfill sites; landfill ... See more keywords
Modeling gaseous emissions and dispersion of two major greenhouse gases from landfill sites in arid hot environment
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11760-6
Abstract: As waste production exponentially increases, landfill continues to be the common method of waste disposal. Landfills represent significant anthropogenic sources of methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2); the main constituents of greenhouse gases (GHGs) resultant… read more here.
Keywords: gaseous emissions; greenhouse gases; ch4 co2; landfill sites ... See more keywords
Baseline soil characterisation of active landfill sites for future restoration and development in the state of Kuwait
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-020-02774-1
Abstract: Landfilling is Kuwait’s only waste disposal method. It presents an economical and a reliable solution in waste management but can pose a threat to human health and environment, making rehabilitation and restoration of these areas… read more here.
Keywords: landfill sites; restoration; baseline soil; soil ... See more keywords
Characterization of leachates from waste landfill sites in a religious camp along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Nigeria and its hepatotoxicity in rats.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.11.042
Abstract: Landfill sites near human settlements are known to have adverse health effects. Here, we investigated the effect of different concentrations of leachates from the Redemption Camp landfill (RCLL, 10%, 30%, 50%) on the liver of… read more here.
Keywords: sites religious; characterization leachates; landfill sites; landfill ... See more keywords
Release of TiO 2 – (Nano) particles from construction and demolition landfills
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DOI: 10.1016/j.impact.2017.07.004
Abstract: Abstract A large fraction of engineered nanomaterials (ENM) will be deposited in landfills and it is assumed that ENM are securely locked in landfill sites and cannot leach into the environment (e.g. surface waters). However,… read more here.
Keywords: construction; tio particles; landfill sites; landfill ... See more keywords
Municipal solid waste landfill siting using an integrated GIS-AHP approach: A case study from Songkhla, Thailand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.05.027
Abstract: Abstract The determination of suitable landfill sites has become indispensable in recent years as the global generation of waste has increased and the use of unsuitable landfill sites results in negative impacts on the ecosystem.… read more here.
Keywords: case study; waste; landfill siting; landfill sites ... See more keywords
Brownfield sites promote biodiversity at a landscape scale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150162
Abstract: Abstract Repurposing of brownfield sites is often promoted, because it is perceived that protecting the “green belt” limits damage to biodiversity; yet brownfield sites provide scarce habitats with limited disturbance, so conversely are also perceived… read more here.
Keywords: sites promote; landfill sites; brownfield; biodiversity ... See more keywords
Compositional and physicochemical changes in waste materials and biogas production across 7 landfill sites in UK.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2016.08.026
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the spatial distribution of the paper and fines across seven landfill sites (LFS) and assess the relationship between waste physicochemical properties and biogas production. Physicochemical analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: bmp; biogas production; landfill sites; waste ... See more keywords
Lignocellulose-Degrading Microbial Communities in Landfill Sites Represent a Repository of Unexplored Biomass-Degrading Diversity
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DOI: 10.1128/msphere.00300-17
Abstract: The microbial conversion of lignocellulosic biomass for biofuel production represents a renewable alternative to fossil fuels. However, the discovery of new microbial enzymes with high activity is critical for improving biomass conversion processes. While attempts… read more here.
Keywords: biomass degrading; diversity; biomass; landfill sites ... See more keywords
P.3.21 Predictors of health perception among waste pickers in landfill sites in johannesburg municipality, south africa
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DOI: 10.1136/oem-2019-epi.280
Abstract: Background In South Africa, waste is disposed in landfill sites where waste pickers collect recyclable waste. These informal workers are exposed to various health hazards. However, seeking health care is often determined by the individual’s… read more here.
Keywords: health; waste; among waste; landfill sites ... See more keywords
Public Acceptance Study of Environmentally Suitable Landfill Sites
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DOI: 10.18520/cs/v115/i11/2122-2129
Abstract: The present study was conducted to understand the public attitudes and preferences of location and operation of environmentally suitable solid waste landfill sites in Dhanbad city, Jharkhand, India. The research methodology used for obtaining data… read more here.
Keywords: public acceptance; environmentally suitable; landfill sites; study ... See more keywords