Assessment of the microbial contamination of mechanical protection gloves used on waste sorting industry: A contribution for the risk characterization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2020.109881
Abstract: In Portugal, mechanical protection gloves (MPG) are of mandatory use and during their use sweat is released and, consequently, the humidity of the material increases leading to conditions favorable to the growth of microorganisms. However,… read more here.
Keywords: waste sorting; microbial contamination; contamination; risk characterization ... See more keywords
Sensor-Based Technologies in Effective Solid Waste Sorting: Successful Applications, Sensor Combination, and Future Directions.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c05874
Abstract: The increase in global population and improvement of living standards have stirred up a continuous increase in solid waste generation, while simple incineration and landfilling bring about serious environmental and health concerns. In order to… read more here.
Keywords: waste; based technologies; sensor based; solid waste ... See more keywords
90 Bioaerosol Exposure in Automated and Traditional Waste Sorting Plants
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DOI: 10.1093/annweh/wxac087.066
Abstract: The waste management sector takes a central part in the transition towards circular economy and is subject to technological progress and the implementation of new work operations. Traditional waste collection and processing systems are characterized… read more here.
Keywords: waste; traditional waste; sorting plants; waste sorting ... See more keywords
A 4-DoF Parallel Robot With a Built-in Gripper for Waste Sorting
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3192582
Abstract: This article presents a new robot concept dedicated to fast and energy-efficient waste sorting applications. This parallel robot can provide at the same time the three translations in space (3-DoF) and the opening/closing of a… read more here.
Keywords: dof parallel; built gripper; parallel robot; waste sorting ... See more keywords
Individual and situational determinants of plastic waste sorting: an experience sampling method study protocol
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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-021-00596-5
Abstract: Background Plastic waste management is one of the most challenging problems of our time. Until now, only 9% of the produced plastics has been recycled. In order to increase recycling, a behavior change towards sorting… read more here.
Keywords: situational determinants; waste sorting; plastic waste; waste ... See more keywords
Factors determining the public receptivity regarding waste sorting: a case study in Surabaya city, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1186/s42834-019-0042-3
Abstract: Waste sorting at the source has been enforced by the Government of Indonesia since the implementation of the Waste Management Law No. 18 Year 2008. However, waste sorting is still not a popular practice in… read more here.
Keywords: waste sorting; sorting source; regarding waste; receptivity regarding ... See more keywords
An assessment of occupational exposure to bioaerosols in automated versus manual waste sorting plants.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4260565
Abstract: Occupational exposure during waste sorting is associated with several health outcomes. This study obtained knowledge about the impact of work in fully automated waste sorting plants (AWSP; n = 3) vs manual waste sorting plants (MWSP; n = 3)… read more here.
Keywords: dust; sorting plants; occupational exposure; waste sorting ... See more keywords
Influence of multi-dimensional environmental knowledge on residents' waste sorting intention: Moderating effect of environmental concern
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.957683
Abstract: With the rapid increase in household waste, environmental degradation becomes more serious. It is imperative to promote waste sorting in China. This study proposes an extended KAB model to explore the impact mechanism of different… read more here.
Keywords: residents waste; environmental knowledge; knowledge; waste sorting ... See more keywords
Investigating Rural Domestic Waste Sorting Intentions Based on an Integrative Framework of Planned Behavior Theory and Normative Activation Models: Evidence from Guanzhong Basin, China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134887
Abstract: The sorting of domestic waste is the most effective way to alleviate the problem of mass garbage accumulation around the villages of rural China. Farmers are the creators of rural domestic waste as well as… read more here.
Keywords: waste sorting; planned behavior; waste; domestic waste ... See more keywords
Perceived Value Influencing the Household Waste Sorting Behaviors in Rural China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176093
Abstract: Waste sorting is the cardinal measurement to solve the problem of low efficiency of rural environmental governance and to alleviate environmental pollution by reduction, recycling, and harmlessness in rural areas. However, non-excludable and non-rival features… read more here.
Keywords: classification behavior; benefit; waste sorting; waste ... See more keywords
Exploring the Effect of Individual and Group Level Factors on the Level of Rural Residents’ Domestic Waste Sorting: Evidence from Shaanxi, China
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912022
Abstract: Rural residents are the main agents of rural domestic waste-sorting; their level of sorting directly relates to the improvement of their rural living environment and the construction of “beautiful countryside”. Considering the data of 943… read more here.
Keywords: rural residents; waste sorting; domestic waste; level rural ... See more keywords