Management of Environmental Quality: Volume 22 Issue 4

An assessment of recent trends on income taxation and environmental policy in Portugal

First, the purpose of this paper is to present the recent changes in the treatment of tax credits arising from expenses related to environmental protection made by Portuguese…

The “zero‐CO” domestic fireplace: a catalytic solution to reduce pollutants

Because domestic heating appliances have the advantage of reducing emissions of greenhouse gas, their use is greatly increased and is largely recommended by European governments…

Optimizing the VRP by minimizing fuel consumption

In recent years, people have started to realize the importance of environmental protection, and in particular the problem of global warming. Consequently, many governments have…

A process directed towards sustainable business operations and a model for improving the GWP‐footprint (CO2e) on Earth

The purpose of this paper is to describe: a process to achieve sustainable business operations; and a sustainable business model of Global Warming Potential (GWP) footprint on…

Investigating the determinants of recycling behaviour in Malta

The purpose of this paper is to explore different factors of recycling behaviour with evidence from Malta in order to determine which of these factors emerge as significant…

Sustainable technological policy options for rural water supply management in selected rural areas of Oyo State, Nigeria

After almost 60 years of water supply development in Nigeria, it is unfortunate that as many as 43 per cent of the population still lack access to safe water. The situation is…

Motives, difficulties and benefits in implementing the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

The purpose of this paper is to examine the motives for implementing the ISO 14001 standard, the difficulties in meeting the standard's requirements and the benefits derived, and…

Evaluation and applicability of water quality and nutrients removal by coastal wetlands receiving treated municipal wastewater and its application

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the water quality of the wetland that received treated municipal wastewater for 40 years and its application for nutrients removal and…

Diary

Editorial

UNEP Report – “Reefs at risk revisited”

Reducing water pollution from pesticides

PlanET Health Cymru

Handbook of Environmental Engineering: Vol. 11 Environmental Bioengineering

Sweden’s forests in crisis

Habitat banking “dangerous”, warns WWF Brazil

USA approves first deep-water well in Gulf

Introducing TEEB Nordic