PET BottlesGenerationSolid WasteWaste ManagementKano MetropolisThe purpose of this study was to assess the problems associated with PET bottles generation especially with respect to the pattern of consumption of drinks packaged in PET bottles, management (disposal) of waste PET bottle and socio-economic...
An important type of harm related to cannabis use is the increased risk for injury or fatality due to intoxication while driving (Hall et al, 2016). The primary psychoactive component of cannabis, Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), impairs the motor and cognitive functions needed for safe driving...
The amount of foaming plastics, PET-bottles and aerosolcans with combustible gas in municipal solid waste increased rapidly after the earthquake. This is originated by the disconnection of public services for gas and water supply. A half of the total aerosolcans with gases have no hole to leak...
Since cats hate to be surprised, you can use waterbottles, clapping, hissing, and other sudden noises (such as snapping, “No!”) to stop unwanted behavior. However, be aware that these tactics will not work when you are not present. In addition, immediacy is key: even seconds late may...
If irresponsible and careless people were punished or fined severely for littering, that could probably stop them from doing the bad activity. Due to the lack of strict law enforcement on littering, people keep doing it as if it is not a bad thing, which makes it a reason why people litte...
bottles, mosaics made of glass, tile, and scrap metal; after nearly forty years, the artist was evicted and most of his work dismantled, leaving, more or less, just the façade with a giant hole in the center. The work of “restoring” the building into condos never came to pass. ...
Albano C, Camacho N, Hernandez M, Matheus A, Gutierrez A (2009) Influence of content and particle size of waste pet bottles on concrete behavior at different w/c ratios. Waste Manage 29(10):2707–2716. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2009.05.007 Article CAS Google Scholar Aloui H,...
Mulching is a crucial horticultural technique to increase crop productivity [1]. Plastic’s success is due to lower cost, lighter weight, ease of use, minimal installation and management costs, and great durability [1]. In addition, mulch raises the soil temperature, which changes the physical ...
In 2017, new street containers, identical to the previous ones, were installed, but the collection points became micro landfills with the presence of all kinds of waste, together with bottles and other little containers containing oil and even oil thrown directly onto the asphalt. Unfortunately, ...
My whole family drinks out of various name brand bottles, coffee mugs, etc. The fact is, they are rarely cleaned because they are a part of our daily lives and they are a pain in the ar$e to clean, because of the inconvenience that they are not dishwasher-safe, or don't fit. The...