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Material recovery facilities (MRFs) are essential components of the circular economy, acting as intermediaries that process recyclable materials for reuse or further recycling. They are a vital link in the solid waste management value chain, processing waste collected from various sources and preparing valuable recyclables for resale to manufacture...

Air pollution entails the presence of harmful solid particles, liquid aerosols, or gases in high concentrations and for long periods that negatively affect human and environmental health, causing diseases and atmospheric phenomena such as smog and acid rain. Some of these pollutants are visible, including particulate matter (PM), smoke, and fumes, ...

Water and wastewater treatment membranes broadly are of two types: polymeric and ceramic. A polymeric membrane, also known as an organic membrane, is primarily made of any one of these materials: polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polycarbonate, polyamide, polyethylene, or cellulose acetate. The membrane is semi-permeable a...

This study provides an analysis of the key cities around the world best positioned to implement smart emission monitoring solutions in the short, medium, and long terms. Cities account for 70% of global emissions and therefore play key roles in the transition towards a low-carbon economy. New technologies play an important role in this transition. ...

The North American region has witnessed unprecedented weather disruptions that have caused dry spells, droughts, rising temperatures, and longer summer seasons, all of which have affected freshwater surface water sources. This has also put immense pressure on groundwater sources, which are being exploited. US states, especially the Pacific and Midw...

Globally, water utilities face unprecedented weather patterns, urbanization trends, and various disruptive events that affect their service quality and asset sustainability. In response, utility operators are exploring various solutions to ensure resilience and are taking major steps toward circular economy and net zero goals to ensure long-term en...

This Frost & Sullivan report on global sustainability and the circular economy in the aquaculture industry analyzes the current and future growth potential of the aquaculture value chain from a sustainability point of view. There is a growing demand for protein as the population expands, which will continue to rise as urbanization and income le...

The plastic packaging industry is trying to increase the quality of secondary materials and introduce post consumer recycled content in new packaging to reduce plastic waste. Extended producer responsibility policies among fast-moving consumer goods companies, rising consumer awareness, and sustainability goals such as the European Union target of ...