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CONECT 2024 XVII International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies

Dace Lauka (Author)

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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Study for Apartment Buildings

Heiki Lill (Author)

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Robust Design of 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling (5GDHC) Systems with Seasonal Thermal Energy Storage via GIS Assessment

Stanislav Chicherin, Jonathan Hachez, Afraz Mehmood Chaudry, Svend Bram (Author)

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Main Principles and Solutions for Acceleration of Energy Efficient Renovation in Latvia

Selina Vancane, Andra Blumberga, Gatis Bazbauers (Author)

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Numerical Analysis of Harmful Environmental Impact of Accidental Explosion at a Hydrogen Filling Station Environmental Impact of an Accident Hydrogen Explosion at a Gas Station

Yurii Skob, Sergiy Yakovlev, Oksana Pichugina, Mykola Kalinichenko (Author)

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Comparing Numerical and Analytical Methods for Heat Loss Determination of District Heating Systems

Aaron Wieland, Ingo Weidlich, Stefan Dollhopf, Pakdad Pourbozorgi Langroudi (Author)

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Future of District Heating Systems – Investigation of Various Technologies in Danish Context

Marta Murkowska, Anders N. Andersen (Author)

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Design and Performance Assessment of District Heating Systems in Latvian Region

Giovanni Brumana, Gatis Bazbauers, Madara Rieksta, Giuseppe Franchini, Elisa Ghirardi (Author)

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Use of an Absorption Heat Pump to Lift the District Cooling Waste Heat Temperature for the District Heating Supply in Tallinn: a Technical and Economic Analysis

Tanel Kirs, Eduard Latõšov, Anna Volkova (Author)

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A Showcase for Resilient and Sustainable District Heating in Denmark

Anders N. Andersen, Marta Murkowska (Author)

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Attracting Customers to District Heat Supply: The Case of Riga

Madara Rieksta, Emils Zarins, Giovanni Brumana, Gatis Bazbauers (Author)

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Assessment of the Potential for Increasing the Energy Efficiency in the Cooling Sector

Evelina Behmane, Ieva Pakere (Author)

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Are BSR Municipalities on Track for Energy Transition?

Kristiāna Dolge, Laura Vičmane, Ģirts Bohvalovs, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Energy Efficiency Improvement for Manufacturing Companies in Latvia

Evelina Bantauska, Anna Kubule (Author)

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Integrating Sustainable Energy Technologies into District Cooling Systems: A Review of Modelling and Optimisation Approaches

Sreenath Sukumaran, Hesham Ali, Tanel Kirs, Anna Volkova (Author)

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Measuring the Decarbonisation Progress of Buildings Based on European Open Big Data

Carlos Beltrán-Velamazán, Marta Gómez-Gil, Marta Monzón-Chavarrías, Almudena Espinosa-Fernández, Belinda López-Mesa (Author)

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Exploring the Efficacy of Random Linear Parameter Models for Forecasting Heating Demand in District Heating Networks

Hesham Ali, Andrei Dedov, Anna Volkova (Author)

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Techno-Economic Model of District Heating Energy Hub: The Case of Latvia

Emils Zarins, Madara Rieksta, Gatis Bazbauers (Author)

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Integrating Low Temperature Waste Heat in District Heating Systems. Legal Framework and Pricing Mechanisms

Marita Zirne, Ieva Pakere (Author)

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Enhancing the Evaluation of District Heating System Resilience: A Literature Review

Guntars Krīgers, Ieva Pakere, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Adaptive Building Envelope Structures

Lauma Rudzite, Ilze Vamža, Ruta Vanaga (Author)

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Air Flow Analysis for Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Heat Exchangers

Arturs Kancs (Author)

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Safe Insulation from the Inside as a Solution to the Energy and Climate Crisis

Mihails Bogdanovs, Andra Blumberga, Ritvars Freimanis (Author)

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Geospatial Analysis of Energy Poverty and Accessibility to District Heating Systems

Kristian Kirs, Anna Volkova (Author)

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The Creation of a New Model of a Gas-Turbine Electric Power-Generating Device

Marlen Shalamberidze, Tamar Tskipurishvili, Giorgi Lobzhanidze, Lali Zivzivadze (Author)

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Validating ANSYS Heat Transfer Models Using Experimental Data Analysis of Two Phase Change Materials with Differing Melting Temperatures

Jānis Narbuts, Ruta Vanaga, Zigmārs Zundāns (Author)

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Life Cycle Assessment Framework for Diagnostic Imaging

Andrea Roletto, Anna Savio, Simone Zanoni (Author)

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Surgical Procedures for a Greener Future: An Approach to Assess the Environmental Impact

Anna Savio, Beatrice Marchi, Andrea Roletto, Simone Zanoni (Author)

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Challenges in Standardizing Global Emission Factors for Peatlands

Dita Skujevska, Maksims Feofilovs, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

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Vertical Haloponics: Sustainable and Resilient Productions Using Brackish Water

Salvatore Curcio, Arianna Tiralti, Lucia Rocchi (Author)

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Proportioning of Oil Shale Ash for Sustainable 3D Printable Mortars

Maris Sinka, Alise Sapata, Ella Spurin, Līga Puzule, Genadijs Sahmenko, Diana Bajare (Author)

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Assessing Environmental Impact: Organosolv Extraction of Cellulose Pulp from Wood Waste

Aron Pazzaglia, Beatrice Castellanni, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

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Climate Conscious Communities: Navigating Transformation through Simulation Games and Creative Engagement

Vita Brakovska, Ruta Vanaga, Ģirts Bohvalovs, Dagnija Blumberga, Andra Blumberga (Author)

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Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment in the Green Metric Ranking: a Conceptual Approach

Elisabetta Palumbo, Francesco Romagnoli, Bernardette Soust-Verdaguer, Giovanni Brumana (Author)

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Will Changing Habits Ensure Sustainable Mobility: System Dynamics Modeling Examples from Municipalities in Four Countries

Alina Safronova, Aiga Barisa (Author)

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Sustainable Fish Feed: A Comprehensive Life Cycle Analysis

Beate Zlaugotne, Jelena Pubule (Author)

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Replacing Traditional Materials with More Sustainable Ones: The Use of Arundo Donax, L. As Bio-Building Material and Pellet

Luisa Paolotti, Gabriele Campadello, Maksims Feofilovs, Antonio Boggia, Francesco Romagnoli, Ezio Rosa (Author)

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Life Cycle Analysis of a Battery Energy Storage System

Baiba Melnikova, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Carbon Footprint of a Nearly Zero Energy Building in Accra (Ghana): an LCA-based Model

Francesco Romagnoli, Claudio Rochas, Riccardo Paoli, Augustine Owusuansah, Cornelius Odai, Silvia Kobel (Author)

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Creation of Single Cell Protein-Producing Mutants of Phaffia Rhodozyma

Jelizaveta Saronova, Svetlana Raita, Kriss Spalvins (Author)

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A Hybrid Experimental Modelling Approach to Solar Photovoltaic Cell Temperature Prediction

Kudzanayi Chiteka, Christopher Enweremadu (Author)

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Water-Energy-Food Nexus for Climate Change Mitigation in Jordan

Aiman Albatayneh (Author)

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Waste-Heat Renewable Gasifier Design through Taguchi's Method and MANFIS

Chung-Neng Huang, Yu-Chang Yen (Author)

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The Impact of RED III Directive on the Use of Renewable Fuels in Transport on the Example of Estonia

Risto Ilves, Roland Allmägi, Arne Küüt, Jüri Olt (Author)

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Analytic Hierarchy Process Assessment Framework for Blockchain in Renewable Energy

Anete Kalniņa, Francesco Romagnoli, Maksims Feofilovs, Gunita Mazūre (Author)

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Unveiling Future Offshore Wind Potential: A Multi-Criteria Framework for Sustainable Development

Garlapati Nagababu, Deepjyothi Basak, Harish Puppala, Jaydeep Patel (Author)

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Remote Solar Parks for Building Decarbonisation: A Lithuanian Case Study on Virtual Prosumers

Monika Grinevičiūtė, Kęstutis Valančius (Author)

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Enzymatic Activity of Fungi for Hydrolysis of Wheat Bran and Cultivation of Oleaginous Yeasts

Fosca Conti, Melania Pilz, Nicolo Castellan, Farrah Qoura, Thomas Brück (Author)

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Assessing the Feasibility of Climate Policies of Japan, Latvia and Lithuania to Reach the Targets of the Paris Agreement

Audrius Sabūnas (Author)

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Use of Solar Energy to Increase the Sustainability of Shared Micromobility

Aivars Rubenis, Armands Celms, Leslie Adrian (Author)

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A Preliminary Evaluation of Alternative Raw Materials for Pellet Production

Vivita Priedniece, Amanda Sturmane, Raivis Eglitis, Inna Juhnevica, Guntars Krigers, Vladimirs Kirsanovs (Author)

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Nature-Inspired Wind Farm Layout Optimization: Harnessing Smart Patterns for Sustainable Energy

Jaydeep Patel, Vivek Patel, Garlapati Nagababu (Author)

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Exploring the Potential of Renewable Energy to Enable Green Hydrogen Production for a Sustainable Future

Kunj Nilesh Patel, Yagna Bhupendra Patel, Garlapati Nagababu (Author)

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Current Trends and Solutions for Port Decarbonisation: A Systematic Literature Review

Aivis Kļaviņš, Vladimirs Kirsanovs, Ieva Pakere (Author)

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Challenges of Undular Jump Modelling

Petr Nowak, Eva Bilkova, Oksana Halych, Oleksandr Riabenko (Author)

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Elucidating Stakeholder Prioritization for Sustainable Off-Grid Renewable Electrification using the Fuzzy AHP-GPESTLE Framework: A Comprehensive Analysis

Arizeo Salac, Jhud Aberilla, Joey Ocon (Author)

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PH-Optimized Biomethane Production: Evaluating Carrier Materials for Ex-situ Biomethanation

Zane Kusnere, Lauma Laipniece, Kriss Spalvins (Author)

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Suitable Software for the Study of Combustion Processes in Boilers

Oskars Svedovs, Mikelis Dzikevics, Vladimirs Kirsanovs (Author)

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Assessing the Applicability of Solar Thermal Technologies for Industrial Tea Drying

Luckywell Seyitini, Christopher Enweremadu (Author)

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A Novel GE-Mackinsey Market Approach: Investment Opportunity for the Biopolymer Packaging Materials

Nidhiben Patel, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Current Challenges and Future Outlook: Trends and Forecasts in the Mariculture Sector

Ance Erdmane, Dace Lauka (Author)

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Green Wheels, Greener Wallets: Economic Viability of Last-Mile Delivery Fleet Electrification in Case of Latvia

Aleksandrs Scedrovs, Karlis Mendzins, Maksims Feofilovs (Author)

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Environmentally Friendly Processing of Forestry Biomass Side Streams – Coniferous Needles and Greenery

Marcis Mezulis, Linda Millere, Lauris Arbidans, Maris Klavins, Uldis Grinfelds, Maris Lauberts (Author)

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Carbon Farming: a Systematic Literature Review on Sustainable Practices

Lelde Vistarte, Anna Kubule, Jelena Pubule (Author)

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Impact of EU Funding on Latvian Aquaculture: Productivity, Competitiveness and Perspectives

Krista Laktuka, Dace Lauka (Author)

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Organic or Non-organic Agriculture: Comparison of Organic and Conventional Farming Sustainability

Lauma Balode, Ieva Pakere, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Use of the National Climate and Energy Policy Simulation Tool in the Policy Making Process

Karina Zvirbule, Veronika Liberova, Andra Blumberga (Author)

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What to do With Cross-Border Environmental Pollution: Legislative Aspects

Kalvis Logins, Andra Blumberga, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Design of a Fertilizing Robot Application with Regard to Energy Consumption

Jüri Olt, Olga Liivapuu, Indrek Virro, Tormi Lillerand (Author)

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Optimizing the Battery Management Algorithm of the Agricultural Robot Based on the Workload

Heino Pihlap, Tormi Lillerand, Jüri Olt (Author)

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Environmental Performance of a Polyamide-Based Thermoplastic Compound with Brominated Flame Retardants

Alberto Pietro Damiano Baltrocchi, Davide Lotti, Marco Carnevale Miino, Francesco Romagnoli, Vincenzo Torretta (Author)

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Methods for Measuring the Impact of Sustainable Tourism Development on Climate and Environment

Tamara Grizane, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Vulnerability of the Infrastructure: Risk Management and Implementation of the Information Systems

Michal Miške, Boris Kollár, Zdeněk Dvořák, Jozef Ristvej (Author)

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Justification of the Use of Container Technology in Dumping

Gulnara Altynbayeva, Sergey Kuzmin (Author)

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Stepless Transmission Optimization for Green Micromobility

Andris Martinovs, Antons Pacejs, Andris Martinovs Jr., Ērika Teirumnieka, Josef Timmerberg, Dāvis Āboliņš, Guntis Koļčs, Edgars Zaicevs (Author)

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Analyzing VNO Airport Traffic Data of 2023: Specific Aircraft Noise Measurement and Mitigation Recommendations

Simonas Zavadskas, Raimondas Grubliauskas (Author)

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Integration of Acoustic Metamaterials Made of Plastic to Improve Building Acoustics

Andrej Naimušin, Tomas Januševičius (Author)

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Investigation on PFAS Sources and Removal in a Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant

Valeria Mezzanotte, Emilio Brivio Sforza (Author)

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Chitosan/Graphene oxide/SiO2 Nanoadsorbents for the Removal of Cr(VI) from Wastewaters

Konstantinos Maroulas, Pavlos Efthymiopoulos, Athanasios Varoutoglou, Fragkiskos Papageorgiou, Ioannis Georgiou, Ramonna Kosheleva, Ioanna Koumentakou, Sofia Kouvalakidou, Athanasia Tolkou, Anastasia Meretoudi, George Kyzas (Author)

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Analysis and Assessment of H2S Sorption Capacity of the Selected Biofiltration Materials

kamyab mohammadi, Rasa Vaiskunaite, Alvydas Zagorskis (Author)

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Sustainable End-of-Life Tyre Management: A Comprehensive Analysis of Environmental Impacts and Crumb Rubber Integration in Composite Concretes

Girts Kolendo, Girts Bumanis, Aleksandrs Korjakins, Diana Bajare (Author)

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Development of Green Alkali-Activated Mortar Based on Biomass Wood Ash

Yiying Du, Ina Pundiene, Jolanta Pranckeviciene, Aleksandrs Korjakins, Modestas Kligys (Author)

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Analysis of Introducing Plastic Waste Enzymatic Recycling for Sustainable Waste Management in Latvia

Darja Rudnicka, Ulla Milbreta, Julija Gusca (Author)

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How Does a Decision-Making Tool Enhance Spent Mushroom Substrate Valorization into Polysaccharides?

Girts Bohvalovs, Andra Blumberga, Veronika Liberova, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Development of Sustainable 3D Printable Ternary Composite

Alise Sapata, Maris Sinka, Genadijs Sahmenko, Girts Bumanis, Liga Puzule, Peteris Slosbergs, Diana Bajare (Author)

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Sustainability of Blended Textile. Life Cycle Analysis

Megija Valtere, Tereza Bezrucko, Ilze Vamza, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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End-Of-Life Management of Photovoltaic Panels: A Model for Forecasting and Economic Evaluation

Andrea Franzoni, Chiara Leggerini, Mariasole Bannò (Author)

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Sound Absorption Evaluation and Analysis Of Different Hemp Fiber Types

Edgaras Strazdas, Tomas Januševičius (Author)

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Wet Extraction of By-Product Samples and Fractionation of Valuable Compounds using Supercritical CO2 Extraction: An Innovative Approach for Sustainable Resource Utilization

Ilze Luksta, Kriss Spalvins (Author)

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Optimisation of the Production of Bio-Based Basic Chemicals from Biogenic Secondary Waste Through Dispersion

Kyra Vogt, Iris Steinberg (Author)

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Biodegradable Waste Management in Georgia: Problems of the Composting System Introduction

Ketevan Tskhakaia (Author)

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Stearate from Steel Wire Drawing Processes as a Resource

Elena Collina, Carlo Antonini, Giancarlo Capitani, Ugo Cosentino, Marina Lasagni, Valeria Mezzanotte (Author)

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Factors Affecting Waste Recycling Habits in Latvia - Results From an Online Survey

Ulla Milbreta, Anna Zakareviča, Jūlija Gušča (Author)

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Understanding Municipal Green Initiatives and Citizen Habits in Four Baltic Sea Region Countries: Survey Results

Aiga Barisa, Alīna Safronova, Katrīna Zvejniece (Author)

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How to not Waste Glass Waste

Jana Zubricka, Anna Kubule, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Recycling Possibilities of Wood-Cement Particle Board Manufacturing Waste

Liga Puzule, Pauls Argalis, Girts Bumanis, Maris Sinka, Diana Bajare (Author)

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Advancing Sustainable Acoustic Solution: Exploring the Sound Absorption Characteristics of Biodegradable Agricultural Wastes, Coconut Fiber, Groundnut Shell, and Sugarcane Fiber

Nuushuun Gboe, Raimondas Grubliauskas (Author)

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Brine Valorisation Using Mechanical Vapor Compression Desalination: Approaches to Consider.

Pablo Calleja Cayon, Ieva Pakere, Francisco Vera García (Author)

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Quantification of Lost Resource Potential of Unsorted Textile Waste

Juta Rukuta, Anda Zandberga, Silvija Nora Kalnins, Julija Gusca (Author)

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What Have we Learnt so Far About The Extended Producer Responsibility – Results of Bibliographic Review

Dace Jansone-Vevere, Dagnija Blumberga, Julija Gusca (Author)

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Moving Waste Sector Towards Climate Neutrality. Scenario Analysis

Elina Lesnicenonka, Dagnija Blumberga (Author)

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Efficient Low-Temperature Nutrient Removal from Agricultural Digestate Using Microalgae

Baiba Ievina, Francesco Romagnoli (Author)

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