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Reshaping Buffalo\u27s Recycling Initiatives [PDF]
, 2012 The city of Buffalo recycles approximately eight percent of its curbside waste per year. This is far below the national average of 27% and pales by comparison with cities such as San Francisco, which recycles at a rate of 72%.
Magavern, Sam, Schwarzenholzer, Lauren
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Recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and the Management of Its Toxic Substances in Taiwan-A Case Study. [PDF]
Toxics, 2020 Tsai WT.
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A food‐grade cooling composite made from starch and recycled eggshell powder offers a scalable, ultra‐low‐cost solution for passive daytime radiative cooling. Easily prepared using basic kitchen tools, this material empowers communities, even in areas with limited infrastructure, to stay cooler during worsening summer heat waves.
Qimeng Song +3 more
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Environment InternationalPersistent microbial contamination commonly occurs in the environment. However, the characteristics and associated risks remain largely unknown. The coexistence of virulence factor genes (VFGs) and “last-resort” antibiotic resistance genes (LARGs) on ...
Lin Zhu +9 more
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ChemosensorsFunctionalization by noble metal catalysts and the construction of heterojunctions are two effective methods to enhance the gas sensing performance of metal oxide-based sensors.
Lei Zhu +5 more
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A Flexible Inventory Model for Municipal Solid Waste Recycling [PDF]
Most of the United States have laws mandating the recycling of municipal solid waste (MSW). In order to comply, municipalities recycle quotas of materials, without regard to fluctuating prices.
Louis, Garrick, Shih, Jhih-Shyang
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review discusses cellulose‐based hydrogels technology, analyzes their application progress in physiological signal monitoring, and explores the effects of pretreatment, crosslinking, and molding methods on gel performance, to provide valuable insights into the efficient utilization of plant fibers and the environmentally friendly development of ...
Zhiming Wang +8 more
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Synthetic Aspects and Characterization Needs in MOF Chemistry – from Discovery to Applications
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Overcoming the challenges of phase discovery, synthesis optimization and scale‐up, characterization, and computational studies is essential to accelerate the large‐scale application of MOFs. Life‐cycle analyses and techno‐economic analyses need to be performed to realistically assess their potential for industrial relevance.
Bastian Achenbach +4 more
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Multilayer Structure Ammoniated Collagen Fibers for Fast Adsorption of Anionic Dyes
ACS Omega, 2021 Wei Luo +9 more
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Deposit-Refund Systems in Practice and Theory [PDF]
A deposit-refund system combines a tax on product consumption with a rebate when the product or its packaging is returned for recycling. Deposit-refunds are used for beverage containers, lead-acid batteries, motor oil, tires, various hazardous materials,
Walls, Margaret
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