Environmental concern is present in all aspects of society, both in territorial planning, in the development of new projects, in business organizations, as well as in the design, commercialization and acquisition of products ...

In 2008, Spain reached the objectives fixed by the European Union in reference to packaging waste management and has achieved maintain and even exceed them, according to the data held by the European Commission (Eurostat). ...

Actually there are several alternatives to products and systems design that in the end of its life are integrated into Technosphere or Natursphere metabolism. Among these techniques is Ecodesign, Industrial Ecology, LCA, ...

This paper presents a technique for quantifying landscape impacts from the implementation of infrastructures on rural landscapes. Proposed methodology takes into account perception in landscape characterization thanks to ...

Closed areas with heavy traffic such as road tunnels and underground parking lots usually present high levels of atmospheric pollution. Thus, the poor-quality air in those enclosures constitutes a health threat for commuters, ...

The management of solid waste by industrial companies requires the establishment of adequate management systems. Such systems should take into account numerous factors that allow choosing the most suitable treatment ...

The Zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, is an invasive fresh water mollusc that causes several problems to industrial premises both in Europe and North America. Such bivalve is highly harmful because of its high reproductive ...

Spatial variability of seasonality of precipitation in Eastern Andalusia region was analyzed using two indices: i) Walsh Lawler index, and Markham index. These indices quantify the precipitation seasonality using a simple ...

In irrigation on-rotation systems occur lower flows than in irrigation on-demand systems, and therefore it may result in lower cost of pipes. In addition, the cost of energy in terms of established electricity rates can ...

Today the contamination of food is still a matter to be treated, since it has become one of the main problems for humanity. The human beings through the large industries, household waste, agricultural practices, mining and ...