Waste disposal management and the energy crisis are important challenges facing most countries. The fruit-processing industry generates daily several tons of wastes, of which the major share comes from banana farms. Anaerobic digestion (AD) technology has been applied to the treatment of wastewater, …

Philips strives to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation, in both advanced and emerging markets. There are major differences between these worlds, also in healthcare. This is mainly the result of the limited resources in the emerging countries and the lack of availability of …

Based on a theoretical discussion the main difference between models of lineair economy and circular economy are elaborated; (1) Elimination of waste is essential the circulation of circular flows and reclamation of (raw) materials; this requires mechanisms for the return of obsolete materials. (2) Design …

Geen uitstoot naar de omgeving, maar tijdelijke opslag van emissies in een -interne of externe- ballon bij een rioolgemaal of rioolwaterzuiveringsinstallatie. Drie pilots worden uitgevoegd met deze 'kelderballon', die geuroverlast en gevaarlijke situaties kan tegengaan.