Browsing by Subject "Waste disposal"
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Bioaugmentation of thiabendazole-contaminated soils from a wastewater disposal site: Factors driving the efficacy of this strategy and the diversity of the indigenous soil bacterial community
(2018)The application of the fungicide thiabendazole (TBZ) in fruit packaging plants (FPP) results in the production of effluents which are often disposed in adjacent field sites. These require remediation to prevent further ... -
Evaluation of geotechnical parameters for effective landfill design and risk assessment
(2007)Sanitary landfill remains an attractive disposal route for household, commercial and industrial waste, as it is more economical than alternative solutions. The landfill biodegradation processes are complex, including many ... -
Failure mechanisms of landfills under dynamic loading
(2008)Seismic stability of above-ground landfills is an issue of extreme engineering interest, and the proper implementation of the corresponding analyses requires dealing with several uncertainties related mainly to the special ... -
Physical and mechanical properties of eco-friendly composites made from wood dust and recycled polystyrene
(2022)The development of alternative wood composites based on the use of waste or recycled materials can be beneficial due to over exploitation of natural resources. Under this frame, an option for the successful utilization of ... -
Spatial and environmental planning and waste management (some thoughts on the case of Attica)
(2004)An effort to solve the problem of waste disposal by spatial and environmental planning and waste management in Attica is discussed. The general uncertainty that characterizes the selected sites of disposal of Attica's waste ...