Understanding consumers’ intention to use plastic bags: using an extended theory of planned behaviour model
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-017-3022-0
Abstract: Over 3 billion plastic bags are consumed in China every day, which brings great challenges to solid waste management. Although Chinese government has implemented the “plastic ban” in 2008, many people still use plastic bags… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; plastic bags; model; intention use ... See more keywords
The recognition of apple fruits in plastic bags based on block classification
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DOI: 10.1007/s11119-017-9553-2
Abstract: The recognition of apple fruits in plastic bags is easy to be affected by reflected and refracted light. In order to weaken the influence of light, a method based on block classification is proposed. The… read more here.
Keywords: recognition apple; classification; method; plastic bags ... See more keywords
Looking beyond the banning of lightweight bags: analysing the role of plastic (and fuel) impacts in waste collection at a Portuguese city
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-05938-w
Abstract: The purpose of this work is to assess the environmental impacts of the collection of mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) in a selected neighbourhood of the Portuguese city of Aveiro. To this purpose, the main… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; plastic bags; fuel; portuguese city ... See more keywords
Plastic bags as simple photobioreactors for cyanobacterial hydrogen production outdoors in Moscow region
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DOI: 10.1007/s40095-019-00325-0
Abstract: The application of transparent plastic bags with a gas barrier layer as inexpensive photobioreactors for H 2 production by the cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. PCC 7120 ∆Hup mutant cells was explored outdoors in Moscow region for… read more here.
Keywords: moscow region; outdoors moscow; production; plastic bags ... See more keywords
Determination of the selected heavy metal and metalloid contents in various types of plastic bags
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DOI: 10.1007/s40201-019-00337-2
Abstract: The immense plastic bags (PBs) consumption is the potential threat for environment and public health due to discharging toxic pollutants (i.e., metals and metalloids) throughout its entire life cycle. The purpose of the study was… read more here.
Keywords: unit respectively; plastic bags; heavy metal;
Effect of drug precursors and chemicals relevant to clandestine laboratory investigation on plastic bags used for collection and storage.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.02.007
Abstract: In the area of clandestine laboratory investigations, plastic bags are used to collect and store evidence, such as solvents, precursors, and other compounds usually employed for the manufacturing of drugs (although liquids may be stored… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; plastic bags; bags used; collection ... See more keywords
Impact of plastic bags on the benthic system of a tropical estuary: An experimental study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113623
Abstract: Plastic bags are among the most discarded waste items as they are generally only used once and are often improperly eliminated and transported by rivers and estuaries to the ocean. We developed an experimental design… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; plastic bags; tropical estuary; impact plastic ... See more keywords
Quantification of gemcitabine intravenous drugs by direct measurement in chemotherapy plastic bags using a handheld Raman spectrometer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2018.11.062
Abstract: Abstract This aim of this study was to assess the ability of Raman spectroscopy to quantify antineoplastic drugs directly in the finished product in plastic bags using a handled Raman spectrometer. Gemcitabine diluted in 0.9%… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; bags using; plastic bags; raman spectrometer ... See more keywords
Plastic bag usage and the policies: A case study of China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.03.010
Abstract: Reducing the usage of plastic bags has been a pressing task for governments around the world. In China, the government also makes extensive efforts to contrast the negative effects of plastic bag usage by issuing… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; plastic bag; usage plastic; bag usage ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a panel of spermatological methods for assessing reprotoxic compounds in multilayer semen plastic bags
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-79415-7
Abstract: The increase of fertility performance in sows is one of the biggest achievements in pig production over the last 30 years. Nevertheless, pig farms using artificial insemination (AI) repeatedly experienced in recent year’s fertility problems… read more here.
Keywords: spermatological methods; panel spermatological; plastic bags; evaluation panel ... See more keywords
G280(P) Effectiveness of plastic bags versus incubator in preterm and low birth weight neonates
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-rcpch.272
Abstract: Aims Use of Plastic bags to prevent heat loss can be a feasible and cheaper option. Utilisation of plastic bags or wraps has been shown to prevent heat loss among very low birth weight and… read more here.
Keywords: plastic; low birth; group; plastic bags ... See more keywords