the three systems, the EPR system which requires the producers or importers to bear the responsibility for waste-tire recycling is adopted in most of the member states in the EU [28]. Implementation of EPR in Portugal has successfully increased the waste recycling rates from 69 to 98%, ...
Short-Term Corporate and Municipal Bond Funds Varies Mix of Corporate Bonds for Potential Returns and Municipal Bonds for SafetyRequires Brokerage Accounts Varies Medium Varies Series I Savings Bonds 6.89% (Variable) Government-Backed Bonds With Fixed and Variable Rates, Some Liquidity Restrictions High...
the boom of the market has also invited scepticisms over green credentials of some bonds and issuers. Recently, a slow-down in new issuances, anecdotal evidence about a narrowing ‘greenium’ spread, as well as a spike in green bond default rates, have raised tricky questions for investors. ...
Return rates and turn-around4 of reusable packaging affect the system. Also in B2B systems, packaging (returnable packaging items, such as crates, pallets) return rates are a major issue for many companies. Deposits and refund systems (both in B2B and B2C) induce customers to return the ...
It is difficult to differentiate between natural and synthetic fibers using visual identification alone, and error rates ranging from 20% to 70% are reported [68]. Currently, this method is used as a preliminary one to select particles determined by spectroscopic methods, which allowed for reliable...
found removal rates of over 90% for ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, metronidazole, and trimethoprim using ozonation in a sewage treatment plant [135]. It was reported that the combination of ultraviolet (UV) and peroxydisulfate degraded sulfonamides more efficiently than the combination of UV and H2O2, ...
This scientific paper provides an overview of the current state of pyrolysis in Europe, with a focus on mapping the key research areas and technologies employed. This research relied on search equations that centered on the utilization of biomass and pla
Junk bonds, very high interest ratesIssued by financially shaky corporations Tax treatment Interest on most bonds is taxable income Municipal bonds Issued by state and local governmentsOwners are not required to pay federal income tax on the interest incomeLower interest rate The stock market Stock...
Common Stock, $0.18 par value HALL Nasdaq Global Market Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registra...
Fast heating rates may lead to the formation of highly reactive intermediate species, resulting in the reactive interaction among different produced intermediates at short residence times. Slow heating rates usually lead to char residue formation. Moreover, the liquid oil yield is not very sensitive ...