Management of Environmental Quality: Volume 18 Issue 1

An analysis of the riverine contribution to the solid wastes contamination of an isolated beach at the Brazilian Northeast

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the origin of the solid wastes contamination for an isolated beach (Várzea do Una), through the classification of the plastics…

Application of alternated anaerobic fixed bed reactor “AAFBR” for the treatment of saline wastewater

The main purpose of this study is to provide a simple, efficient and economic system for saline wastewater treatment.

An alternate methodology for the evaluation of the performance of basic sanitation: Application of the factorial analysis

The purpose of this research is to identify and examine the main factors which have explained the sanitation companies' performance and to expand the information on basic…

A matrix tool for assessing the performance of intelligent buildings

The purpose of this paper is the analysis of a methodology for the buildings' intelligence assessment through the development of a matrix tool. Techniques and technologies for use…

Does sustainability sell? Market responses to sustainability certification

The purpose of this paper is to describe the results of two projects aimed at testing market responses to the first‐ever fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) independently certified…

Slovenia and its new environmental mechanisms for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate different greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation policy instruments implemented in Slovenia, especially their impact on industrial…

Urban solid waste generation in Port Harcourt metropolis and its implications for waste management

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of rapid population growth due to uncontrolled and unplanned urbanization as it affects environmental degradation through solid…

Municipal solid waste management in Kanpur, India: obstacles and prospects

The purpose of this research is to assess the existing state of MSW in Kanpur city with the aim of identifying the main obstacles to its efficiency and the prospects for…

Guidance document on consumer goods available

Leaders press for funds to boost urban life in Africa

Natural Building: A Guide to Materials and Techniques

Greenpeace/EPIA Report - "Solar Generation"

Strategies for Sustainable Architecture

Diary

Report says wind energy can go global

Europe lead on sustainability index

Editorial

New EU energy efficiency plan being prepared

The Atlas of Climate Change: Mapping the World’s Greatest Challenge

Sustainable Development in the Baltic and Beyond

Finland helps to fight eutrophication

Personal carbon allowances on discussion

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