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Water self-sufficiency with separate treatment of household rainwater and greywater [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This paper is based on an academic work conducted by a group of students of the Engineering Project course within the Chemical Engineering Degree at the Engineering School of Barcelona. The objective of the exercise was to design a rainwater harvesting
García Blanch, Elisa   +4 more
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Localizing Efforts to Prevent Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Humanitarian Aid: Evolving Experiences of Power and Agency in Lebanon

open access: yesPublic Administration and Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Efforts to address gender‐based violence in humanitarian settings increasingly call for recognition of and funding to local women‐led organizations and women's rights organizations for long‐term response. The Empowered Aid initiative seeks to address sexual exploitation and abuse by working with local organizations as well as the refugee women
Jihan Kaisi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impacts of rodents in piggeries in Australia – review and pilot impact study

open access: yesPest Management Science, EarlyView.
Rodent impacts in Australian piggeries are under‐researched, with limited data on economic losses and control costs. A review and pilot study found average losses of AUD$100 000 annually. Key concerns include disease, damage, and control expenses.
Peter R. Brown, Steve Henry
wiley   +1 more source

Advanced chitosan-based composites for sustainable removal of Congo red from textile wastewater

open access: yesDiscover Sustainability
The non-biodegradable Congo red (CR) dye which is widely used in textile industries has poses carcinogenic risks due to its complex reactions that may generate benzidine. Effective treatment of industrial effluent containing CR dye is imperative.
Sarah Elhady   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding Occupational and Skill Demand in New Jersey's Utilities Industry [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
The utilities industry provides essential electricity, gas, water and sewer, and local telephone services to residents and businesses throughout New Jersey.
Denise Pierson-Balik   +6 more
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From flower buds to bolls: how cotton reproductive structures shape boll weevil development, reproduction and survival

open access: yesPest Management Science, EarlyView.
Female boll weevils feeding on flower buds promote reproduction regardless of their immature diet, whereas boll feeding increases lipid reserves and lifespan, revealing a nutrition‐driven trade‐off that sustains survival and reproduction in tropical boll weevil populations.
Roberta Ramos Coelho   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unpackaging the Determinants of Food Waste Reduction

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Food waste is a significant barrier to sustainable development, negatively impacting the environment, economy and society. Consequently, it is crucial to delve into consumers' sustainable behaviour concerning food waste mitigation. This study applied the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explore the determinants of consumers' behavioural ...
Stefano Abbate   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector

open access: yesSustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local Government planning: from data to action [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Decentralisation is built on the assu mption that decentralized governme nts are more knowledgeable about and responsive to the needs of the poor. This article ex amines the role of local governments in Kenya and the ways in which they make their ...
Giné Garriga, Ricard   +2 more
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