Abstract At present, the world is focusing on circular economy by turning waste into production resources again, reducing generation, and making it circulate in system. This research focuses using agricultural waste, which pineapple leaves abundant Thailand, to be processed leaf fibers (PALF) used reinforce natural rubber. PALF has relatively high strength when compared other fibers. On hand, c...

This study examined macro-nutrient content of solid waste compost to determine the potential of the compost for soil fertility amelioration in Ghana. Heavy metal concentrations in the compost were also examined to assess the potential health implication of compost application in urban and peri-urban agriculture. It was observed that the overall NPK concentration was low in the different compost...

Abstract The building materials branch of the construction industry is continuously developing due to occurrence new products which seek improve “green” character buildings by using different types wastes. Prefabricated sizes such as blocks, panels, beams and other spatial elements can now be obtained with eco-materials. Concrete most used material in thus it necessary diminish its environmenta...

With water resource planning assuming greater importance in environmental protection efforts, analyzing the health of agricultural watersheds using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) becomes essential for decision-makers in Southern Texas. Within the area, there exist numerous threats from conflicting land uses. These include the conversion of land formerly designated for agricultural purpose...

BACKGROUND Human waste is used as an agricultural fertilizer in China and elsewhere. Because the eggs of many helminth species can survive in environmental media, reuse of untreated or partially treated human waste, commonly called night soil, may promote transmission of human helminthiases. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS We conducted an open cohort study in 36 villages to evaluate the associ...

Bioconversion of agricultural waste products to produce value-added fuels and chemicals offers potential economical, environmental and strategic advantages over traditional fossil-based products. The kinetics of acid hydrolysis of cellulose isolated from banana skin, cowpea shells, maize stalks and rice husk (agricultural waste) were studied at temperature ranging between 70 – 100C in a stirred...