Waste Minimization in Infrastructure Projects in Egypt

Economic and Operational Feasibility Analysis of Solid Waste Minimization Projects

Solid Waste Management in Egypt

environmental degradation is not only well advanced already, but also is getting progressively worse as the countrys population, urbanisation and industrialisation increase, and as its economy develops generally. This concern has led to a growing recognition that economic development and the health and well-being of the countrys population are closely linked with improved environmental manageme...

Waste Minimization: A Survey in Iranian Public and Private Hospitals

Background and Objectives: Hospitals usually generate large amounts of hazardous waste. If not managed properly, hospital waste can pose threats to public safety and damage the environment. Waste minimization is a waste management approach that focuses on reducing the amount and toxicity of hazardous wastes. This study pursues a two-fold purpose: 1) to gain insight into hospital waste minimizat...

Inclusion of Health in Environmental Impact Assessment of Major Transport Infrastructure Projects in Vietnam

Background Infrastructure spending, especially in the transport sector, is expected to increase rapidly in Vietnam. This boost in transportation investment impacts health. Environmental impact assessments (EIAs) are essential tools for decision-making to reduce and mitigate anticipated impacts of development projects, and integration of health assessment as an essential part of the EIA process ...

Waste Minimization in the Dyehouse

The dyer has always been faced with choices regarding which dye to use and which application process to choose. In previous years, the cost of the dyeing process and the fastness of the dyeings obtained were prime considerations. Today these basic needs have been supplemented by the need for high productivity in the dyehouse together with an awareness of the environmental impact of the dyeing p...