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Hydromulches in Organic Strawberry Production: Effects on Densities of Insect Pests and Natural Enemies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Liquid‐sprayable cellulose hydromulches (HM) are alternatives to plastic polyethylene (PE) mulches for weed suppression in organic agriculture. However, their impact on arthropod pests and natural enemies remains unexplored. Various HMs made of shredded newsprint, water and guar gum were compared against white‐on‐black PE mulch, paper sheet ...
Andres Torres‐Moya, Deirdre A. Prischmann‐Voldseth, Greta Gramig   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can teaching children about the environment influence household behavior? Experiments in Swedish schools

The Scandinavian Journal of Economics, Volume 128, Issue 4, Page 835-859, October 2026.
Abstract In two separate field experiments with Swedish school children aged 10–16, we evaluate Environmental Education Programs designed to promote pro‐environmental behavior; specifically, reduce household waste. We match the addresses of participating students with high‐resolution administrative records on collected household waste.
Claes Ek, Magnus Söderberg, Mitesh Kataria   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and performance evaluation of a low-cost paper egg tray making machine

Scientific African, 2022
Chicken eggs are extremely fragile and require protective packaging for handling, storage and delivery. Paper egg tray, the most globally acceptable package for eggs, is often imported, costly and scarce in Nigeria due to difficulties in procurement and ...
Kehinde Amoo, Temidayo Emmanuel Omoniyi, Musiliu Ade Onilude   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Toward Plastic‐Free Vineyards: The Role of Bioplastics in Sustainable Viticulture—A Review

Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Volume 37, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Agricultural value chains consume more than 12.5 Mt. of plastics annually, and vineyard systems are a notable source of short‐lived plastic waste. In viticulture, conventional plastics improve agricultural efficiency, crop protection, and wine quality, but their widespread use raises environmental and health concerns.
Damiano Rossi, Simone Rossi, Chiara Pedrotti, Riccardo Gallorini, Anna Silvia Citernesi, Patrizia Cinelli, Maurizia Seggiani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mixing Bleached White Poplar and Wheat Straw Chemimechanical Pulps to Improve the Mechanical and Optical Characteristics

BioResources, 2016
The aim of this study was to determine the optimum combination of wheat straw and white poplar (P. alba) chemimechanical pulps (CMPs) for producing newsprint paper. The CMP was prepared separately from the two raw materials.
Afshin Veisi, Saeed Mahdavi
doaj   +1 more source

The Impact of Autonomous Truck Technology on US Interstate Trade

Journal of Regional Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, Page 1166-1189, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Recent advances in autonomous and semi‐autonomous vehicle technologies promise substantial cost savings for goods shipped by truck. In this study, we quantify the impacts of these transport cost reductions on the US interstate trade using a structural gravity model of domestic trade. Based on projected cost savings from the widespread adoption
Taejun Mo, Sandy Dall'erba, William Ridley, Yilan Xu, Hyungsun Yim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Situ Production and Application of Cellulose Nanofibers to Improve Recycled Paper Production

Molecules, 2019
The recycled paper and board industry needs to improve the quality of their products to meet customer demands. The refining process and strength additives are commonly used to increase mechanical properties.
Ana Balea, Jose Luis Sanchez-Salvador, M. Concepcion Monte, Noemi Merayo, Carlos Negro, Angeles Blanco   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potential Use of Oil Palm Fronds for Papermaking and Application as Molded Pulp Trays for Fresh Product under Simulated Cold Chain Logistics

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
Waste paper from newsprint, a key feedstock for molded pulp trays, is globally deficient due to digital shifts. Hence, the alternative fiber source needs to be explored. The potential use of fiber from oil palm fronds for protective packaging under humid
Lerpong Jarupan, Ratanapat Hunsa-Udom, Nattinee Bumbudsanpharoke   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Income and time dependence of forest product demand elasticities and implications for forecasting

Silva Fennica, 2015
In view of improving multi-country forest sector models, this study investigated to what extent the price and income elasticity of demand for forest products had changed in the past two decades, and how much they depended on the countries income level ...
Joseph Buongiorno
doaj   +1 more source

An Assessment of Conspicuous Behavior and Environmental Awareness as Predictive Factors of Sustainable Consumption for Sustainable Development

Business Strategy &Development, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to analyze the influence of the constructs concerning conspicuous consumption behavior and environmental awareness on the construct concerning sustainable consumption behavior. This research is a survey with a sample composed of 458 Brazilians.
Arthur William Pereira da Silva, Ciro José Jardim de Figueiredo, Walid Abbas El‐Aouar, Eliana Andrea Severo, Ahiram Brunni Cartaxo de Castro, Juliana Carvalho de Sousa, Pablo Marlon Medeiros da Silva   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source