Viability of Last-Mile Delivery Solutions in Sustainable Supply Chains| Chapter 1 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 10

 

Sustainable supply chains have become increasingly crucial for addressing the environmental and social challenges faced by societies worldwide. Last-mile delivery, the final step in the supply chain, is a major contributor to urban congestion, pollution, and carbon emissions. This research paper explores the viability of sustainable last-mile delivery solutions. This study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining a literature review, a case study involving a consumer survey in Copenhagen (n=100), and semi-structured interviews with logistics experts, a policymaker, and an industry leader. The results indicate that innovative solutions like electric vehicles, cargo bikes, and drones have the potential to reduce environmental impact and enhance social equity. Quantitative analysis revealed a statistically significant association (χ²=16.66, p<0.05) between the frequency of delivery and consumers' willingness to pay a premium for sustainable options. Qualitative findings underscore that progress is contingent on infrastructural development, supportive government policies, and the adoption of renewable energy. The study concludes that while consumer interest is growing, the widespread adoption of sustainable last-mile solutions requires concerted collaboration between public and private stakeholders to overcome economic and operational barriers.

 

Author(s) Details

 

Paraschos Maniatis
Athens University of Economics and Business, Patision 76, Gr-10434, Athens, Greece.

 

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Towards Sustainable Electricity Generation: A Review of Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources | Chapter 2 | Current Approaches in Engineering Research and Technology Vol. 6

 

As the global population grows and socio-economic development advances, the need for electricity continues to increase. However, the widespread use of fossil fuels for electricity generation has been reviewed to contribute 75% of the environmental pollution and presents a significant threat to the environment due to carbon dioxide emissions, exacerbating global warming. This paper explores various methods of electricity generation, encompassing non-renewable and renewable sources. It underscores the pressing need for increased research and investment in technologies to enhance the operational efficiency of renewable energy sources. By prioritising renewable energy development, especially in regions like Nigeria, where the full impact of global warming is not yet felt, we can achieve sustainable electricity generation, ensuring a cleaner and more secure energy future.

 

 

Author(s) Details

 

Ekundayo Gbenga
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1019, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwalami Abimbola Samuel
Department of Electrical/Electronic, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1019, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria.

 

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The Impact of Deposit Materials on Environment Pollution Around Industrial Areas in Kosovo | Chapter 5 | Research Advances in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 10

Human evolution, together with the industrial revolution, has caused great changes in the quality of the natural environments, in which man lives and exercises his activity. The soil plays an important role in this process, as it serves as a “repository” for the accumulation of chemical pollutants. Heavy metals, unlike organic pollutants, are not biodegradable. The presence of these pollutants in the environment is related to industrial activities, emissions during the burning of fossil materials, family economy and traffic. Also, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) remain at the center of scientific attention, due to their low degradation rate, lipophilic nature, toxicity, ability to be transported over long distances, and to bioaccumulate in living organisms. Around 70 years ago, various manufacturing industries were established in Kosovo, primarily focusing on ferrous metallurgy and coal extraction for electricity production. Many of these manufacturing industries are still operational today, though some no longer function at their full production capacity as they did two decades ago.

 

Author (s) Details

Skender DEMAKU
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, George Bush Street, 10000, Pristine - Kosovo.

 

Islam ZUZAKU
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, George Bush Street, 10000, Pristine - Kosovo.

 

Donika SYLEJMANI
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, George Bush Street, 10000, Pristine - Kosovo.

 

Arbnora ALIU
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, George Bush Street, 10000, Pristine - Kosovo.

 

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Opportunities and Challenges in Designing Sustainable Energy Supply Systems | Chapter 7 | Science and Technology: Developments and Applications Vol. 4

The step of designing energy supply systems in a professional manner has represented without any doubt a real advance in humanity's evolution. The possibility of having unbounded access to needed energy independently of existing places and the status quo has assured huge progress in technology as well as proper evolutions in all human activity domains. On the other side, conventional energy technologies have been connected over the years to undesired impacts on the environment recently on society. In this regard, the main objective of this chapter is to emphasize the fact that opportunities and challenges in designing and operating energy supply systems must be carefully approached. Recent developments emphasize that various types of energy supply systems must be holistically considered independently if they are based on fossil fuels or on renewable energy resources. By using methods and instruments of technology assessment (TA) to recognize future potentials in this field, appropriate strategies can be designed for trying to finally get sustainable energy supply systems. In this context, the European Green Deal is to be mentioned as a strategy trying to overcome challenges connected to environmental pollution and climate change to succeed in transforming specific energy supply activities into resource-efficient and competitive ones. Appropriate integrative methods for analyzing and assessing environmental impacts can be successfully applied, being the key findings of the presented research. In this regard tools based on establishing specific environmental footprints are presented for environmental impact assessment, the main goal of actual research being finding ways to mitigate corresponding environmental impact. Thus, practical implications for real-world applications and policymaking are given by the possibility of considering interdisciplinary tasks for recognizing diverse innovation odds by consequently supporting the future design of sustainable energy supply systems.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Ildiko Tulbure
University “1 Decembrie 1918” din Alba Iulia, Romania, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Doctoral School “Materials and Environmental Engineering”, Romania and Clausthal University of Technology, Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany.

 

Marius Berca
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Doctoral School “Materials and Environmental Engineering”, Romania and Oltenia Energy Complex, Targu Jiu, Romania.

 

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Pharmaceutical Pollution in Aquatic Ecosystems: Impacts and Bioremediation Strategies | Chapter 8 | Geography, Earth Science and Environment: Research Highlights Vol. 4

With the increase in demand for pharmaceuticals globally due to the increasing human population, the pollutants in the aquatic ecosystem are reaching staggering levels. Most of the pharmaceutical contaminants are not effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). This study explores biomedical strategies as a promising solution for this prominent challenge. Pharmaceutical contaminants such as antibiotics, NSAID (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), endocrine disruptors, antidepressants, antihypertensives, steroids, and chemical residues from pharmaceutical industries and pose a great risk to aquatic ecosystems and public health (Growther et al., 2022). Some of its key impacts include disrupting biodiversity, antibiotic resistance, and interference with hormonal systems in aquatic organisms. Promising technologies like bioremediation are potential solutions but their application at an industrial or environmental scale requires further development.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Arvind Sharma (Retd. Deputy Director, Vety. Officer /Project Officer, Clinical Pathologist, Deputy Director)
Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Punjab, Chandigarh, India.

Ankita
IMT Ghaziabad, India.

 

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Analyzing Vehicle Ride Regime for GHG Emission Reduction | Chapter 9 | Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research Vol. 8

Environment protection is the one of critical human problems, since its solution depends on people life, their health and welfare. The automotive industry is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, contributing to global climate change. This article provides an overview of the environmental impact of the vehicle and tasks to reduce GHG. 4-step methods of reducing the environmental impact of the vehicle are reflected in the article. Trucks with gross weight of 40 t and different engines are taken as objects of research, which are indicated as objects A, B, C in the following text. The operating modes of the engine in terms of fuel economy and reduction of environmental damage are given in the example of 3 cars. It is stated that when power usage grade is U = 0.8 and engine operates in 70-80% of its maximum engine speed a fuel consumption and environmental damage is reduced. The article summarizes the following: operation of the engine with power usage grade around 0.8 in the city conditions can be provided by using engines with appropriate power i.e. a car with big engine power is not necessary in the city conditions in terms of fuel economy and environment protection.

Author(s) Details:

Shaukat Khakimov,
Tashkent State Transport University, 100167, Tashkent City, Mirabad Area, Temiryolchilar 1, Uzbekistan.

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Wastewater Management and Its Role in Achieving the Various Goals of Sustainable Development: A Review | Chapter 7 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 7

In this study, the role of water sector management represented by wastewater in achieving the goals of sustainable development was clarified. Wastewater management to prevent the problems resulting from it requires adopting cost-effective and applicable methods in line with the goals of sustainable development. Today, the world aspires to reach sustainable development goals (SDGs) endorsed by the United Nations, and assessing the fundamental interest of modernistic technology in achieving the SDGs is very important for planners as well as stakeholders. Sustainable development has the characteristic of being devoid of negative impact on society and the environment, so its goals can be defined as a road map to achieve more sustainability and a better future for all individuals in this world. An in-depth analysis of the goals and their interactions with each other reveals that wastewater treatment participate in implementing eleven of the seventeen sustainable development goals due to its capability to raise the amount of water available. Among the most relevant SDGs are: eliminating hunger by providing the patency of water that can be used for agriculture, being healthy by beneficent water quality and availability of clean water, clean energy, improving water recycling, biogas production, living underwater by reducing wastewater discharge. We discussed the difficulties associated with implementing these goals, by proposing a series of indicators to evolve the importance of wastewater treatment plants in SDGs. The current review article confirmed the considerable impact of wastewater treatment on achieving the internationally approved SDGs. Water scarcity must be dealt with comprehensively, all alternatives for water supply must be considered and the magnitude of this objective must be brought to the interest of relevant organizations.

Author(s) Details:

Qahtan Adnan Ali,
Department of Environment and Pollution Technologies Engineering, Kirkuk Technical College Engineering, Northern Technical University, Iraq.

Ozdan Akram Ghareeb,
Department of Pharmacy Techniques, Kirkuk Technical Institute, Northern Technical University, Iraq.

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Environmental Impact and Transformations of Mine Tailings of Redi Mines in Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra, India | Chapter 6 | Novel Perspectives of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 5

 Mining is saw as one of the basic causes of environmental shame. However, the exploration of this venture causes soil degradation, loud noises, and an impact on the encircling environment.  The mine thought-out here as a case study is the Redi Mine, that annually extracts 0.035 to 0.04 heap tonnes of iron ore.  Redi mines mineral contain Fe, Mn as important elements and Al, Si as minor elements in addition to traces of Cr, Zn, Pb, Ni, Cu, and P. The toxic trace components present in the ore have again contributed to the adulteration of the environment. The different excavating processes, machinery working, transportation, the science of applying power to use, and the types of waste management methods used are the key subscribers to the nature of mine tailings.  Tailing studies have disclosed that, in addition to basic contaminations, the operations conceive acidic atmospheres in the surrounding area, contaminating water, soil, and the overall surroundings, as well as providing to air pollution. The orderly studies and chemical studies, as well as the use of sophisticated means, explain the ideal case of mine spying and their environmental impact.

Author(s) Details:

Arun D. Sawant,
Inorganic Chemistry Division, Institute of Science, 15, Madam Cama Road / Dr. HomiBhabha State University, Mumbai, India and University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Vikas A. Thakur,
Inorganic Chemistry Division, Institute of Science, Mumbai, 15, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai, India and Department of Chemistry, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha’s Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College, Vashi (Autonomous), Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Dipak J. Garole,
Inorganic Chemistry Division, Institute of Science, Mumbai, 15, Madam Cama Road, Mumbai, India and Directorate of Geology and Mining, Government of Maharashtra, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

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Evaluating the Environmental Impact of the Industry of Panela by Life Cycle Analysis| Chapter 5 | Current Overview on Science and Technology Research Vol. 9

 The aim of the study is to judge the environmental belongings caused bythe industry of the panela in Ecuador utilizing the Life Cycle Analysis approach.. In the agroindustry of panela the activities of spun from home character rule the activities of modern character.  The in-situ data seized made it likely to identify the sensitive environmental aspects that have an impact on all of the operations completed activity in the panela agroindustry. Due to low industrialized development, the use and control of regulations, basic manufacturing practises, among added factors, the results manifest that craft exercises predominate over modern activities, which has happened in insufficient output, competitiveness, quality, and security of their products. According to the Life Cycle Analysis method, the outcomes of the Environmental Impact Assessment utilizing the Eco-Indicator 99 method demonstrate that the industrialized stage has the greatest offering to the impact, being more representative of the impact to the effects of not organic compound respiration, acidification / eutrophication, temperature change, and land use. According to Ecuador's environmental legislation, the impact level concerning this type of industry is moderate, needing no intensive securing or corrective measures. To check these effects, however, material executive actions proposed at control and prevention are necessary.

Author(s) Details:

C. Walter Francisco Quezada Moreno,
Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad de Guayaquil, Ecuador.

C. Ana Margarita Contreras Moya,
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad 'Marta Abreu' de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.

C. Elena Rosa Domínguez,
Departamento de Ingeniería Química, Universidad 'Marta Abreu' de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.

David Quezada Torres,
Facultad de Estudios de Posgrado, Universidad Tecnológica Empresarial de Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Mg. Franklin Antonio Molina Borja,
Departamento de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Ecuador.

Mg. Jaime Orlando Rojas Molina,
Departamento de Investigación, Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi, Ecuador.

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Regenerative Development: The Hope-Based Future| Chapter 7 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 8

 This affiliate frames the emerging factual shift in environmental policy from sustainable happening to regenerative incident. It suggests that this is a more hopeful concept of the future but needs to be preferred at all levels. The member begins by looking at the main though despairing preservation of natural resources developed by Paul and Anne Ehrlich in the 1970’s called IPAT – the communicating roles of community, affluence and electronics. The approach was designed to prevent Exploitive Development and performed an important act in establishing the environmental declaration and environmental organizing and assessment. This was understood by the era of Sustainable Development from the 1990’s place environmental impacts were wanted to be reduced in more fundamental change as part of business-related and social growth. The third phase is named Regenerative Development and is emerging in the 2020’s as an approach that goes further reducing impact to enabling growth that repairs the environment in addition to regenerating social and financial outcomes. The chapter shows verifiable truth possible to evolve again in the three IPAT factors if we make one's home regenerative growth rather than the lessening of impact from tenable development. If population growth and financial growth are multipliers of considerably reduced or regenerative tumor then these determinants are helping not injuring the planet. The technological potential of a regenerative future are defined and some case studies outlined, providing evidence of predict the future.

Author(s) Details:

Peter Newman,
Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute, School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University, Australia.

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Evolution of Food Systems: Social and Environmental Impacts | Chapter 08 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 9

 Food systems and urbanisation have become inextricably linked since the rise of awareness about sustainability and new production processes, such as the Circular Economy, and the publication of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda 2030 in 2015: increased urbanisation should be accompanied by increased food system efficiency to ensure food security and quality. Food waste might be viewed as a result of inefficient and ineffective present consumption and production methods, as well as food systems. The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) City Region Food Systems (CRFS) might provide cities with critical tools for more efficient food systems. The purpose of this study is to examine the CRFS model in light of the 17 SDGs for assessing the social and environmental implications of the intricate and systemic links between food systems and urbanization.

Author(S) Details

Giuliana Vinci
Department of Management, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Del Castro Laurenziano-900161, Rome, Italy.

Margherita Tiradritti
Department of Management, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Del Castro Laurenziano-900161, Roma (RM), Italia.

Luca Masiello
Department of Management, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Del Castro Laurenziano-900161, Roma (RM), Italia.

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An Overview on Environmental Management in Aviation | Chapter 5 | Challenging Issues on Environment and Earth Science Vol. 7

Air transportation contributes significantly to the global economy's health and well-being. Aviation improves our quality of life by allowing us to see friends and family, travel, see new areas, and shrink the world. Furthermore, the aviation industry employs 56 million people globally in direct, indirect, and induced jobs. Aviation, on the other hand, has a number of negative effects on the environment: residents living near airports are subjected to aircraft noise; aircraft engines emit greenhouse gases and other pollutants into the atmosphere; large amounts of energy and water are consumed for passenger needs, as well as large volumes of waste; streams, rivers, and wetlands may be impacted; and streams, rivers, and wetlands may be impacted. Many species of plants and animals are expatriated from the region of airports due to contaminants produced in storm water runoff from airports. These negative externalities have been recognised in recent decades, and the aviation industry is rapidly implementing mitigation measures. To achieve environmentally friendly results, national and international authorities, aviation institutions, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and airports produce advisory documents and manuals, set environmental standards, implement new technology, and implement environmental management systems. Noise, air, and water quality; energy usage, trash production, and biodiversity protection are all aspects of environmentally responsible activities. This chapter provides a comprehensive summary of the negative environmental consequences of air travel, as well as the actions taken by the aviation industry to ameliorate these consequences.

Author (S) Details

Dr. Elen Paraskevi Paraschi
Department of Business Administration, University of Patras, Greece.


Dr. Ioulia Poulaki
Department of Tourism Management, University of Patras, Greece.

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Study on Environmental Impact of Noise Generation Due to Op | Chapter 7 | New Approaches in Engineering Research Vol. 2

 In recent years, India has seen a significant increase in wind energy power output. During the power generating process, the functioning of a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) generates two forms of noise: mechanical noise and air cut noise. Noise is defined as any unwelcome sound. Noise pollution by any industry or individual is subject to government regulations. The major goal of this work is to expose the range and impact of noise, as well as its impact on surrounding houses, using a case study technique for a wind farm in India's southern region. The study collects data on noise levels within and around WTGs and assesses their impact during the day and night. Tamil Nadu is a state in India. To put any wind turbine generator near residences, the study uses both actual (on-site data) and theoretical or standard noise level data stipulated by the Government of India. It also examines critical aspects such as measurement time and distance to assess the effect of noise when comparing multiple WTG ratings at varying distances from them. As a result, it can be concluded that there is no noise pollution to the surrounding society during the day and night operation of WTG ratings of 0.85MW or 2 MW at various locations, and that they are environmentally friendly with noise levels within the acceptable level / zone prescribed by the Government author.

 
Author (s) Details

Dr. D. G. Rajakumar
GM Institute of Technology, NBA Chief Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.B.Road, Davangere-577006, India.

M. C. Mallikarjune Gowda
Gamesa Wind Turbine Pvt. Ltd, Vice President, HSE, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Power Pvt Ltd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

S. U. Suresh Babu
GM Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.B.Road, Davangere-577006, India.

G. K. Mounesh
GM Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.B.Road, Davangere-577006, India.

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Potential of Saliva-Based Diagnostics to Decrease Hazardous Waste Generation | Chapter 6 | Technological Innovation in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 4

 Green laboratories, which reduce environmental impact by promoting sustainable best practises such as waste minimization, have been increasingly popular in recent years. Researchers have created new technologies and verified a wide number of salivary indicators, paving the way for saliva to become a clinical reality in the near future. Saliva, like blood, includes a large number of indicators and has the potential to replace blood as a diagnostic fluid. When compared to traditional blood collection, the saliva collection approach is noninvasive, painless, and easy for participants. This chapter looks at the pros and cons of utilising saliva instead of blood in terms of the volume and impact of biomedical waste generated. This chapter presents experimental data and a theoretical explanation for how saliva-based diagnostics can significantly reduce the volume of potentially infectious, pathologically dangerous waste created by laboratories and have an impact on global waste management methods.

Author (s) Details

Nivedita L. Rao
Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.

Greeshma B. Kotian
Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.

H. Prathapchandra Kedilaya
Department of Biochemistry, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya (deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.

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