Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities
Solid waste quantification and characterization are essential for waste management, environmental protection, and resource preservation. This study investigates the quantity and composition of waste at Qassim University (QU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The potential for waste recycling an...
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| author | Ragab Rabeiy Ahmed H. Birima Saud Almutairi Lamyaa Kassem Ayman Nafady |
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| description | Solid waste quantification and characterization are essential for waste management, environmental protection, and resource preservation. This study investigates the quantity and composition of waste at Qassim University (QU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The potential for waste recycling and energy production was assessed in this audit based on the waste ingredients. Furthermore, the waste composition was compared between waste generated from both male and female colleges. The total quantity of the generated waste was estimated at 11.6 tons per day during regular study days. The results indicated that waste is generated at a rate of 29 g/day/capita in female colleges and 72 g/day/capita in male colleges. Meanwhile, the generation rate on the main campus was estimated at 278 g/day per capita due to the presence of student and faculty hostels. Waste characterization at QU revealed that plastic and paper are the primary components of the generated waste. Recyclable materials accounted for 87% of the generated waste, while combustible materials for energy production comprised 76%. A pilot study on waste segregation at its source was conducted at the College of Engineering, demonstrating the impact of environmental education on sustainability. The results of this study aid decision-makers in implementing sustainable development programs and resource conservation, aligning with KSA Vision 2030. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7264539f86144ecaa8ede6e38d7f95e22024-12-09T16:47:01ZengTaylor & Francis GroupSustainable Environment2765-85112024-12-0110110.1080/27658511.2024.2427514Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universitiesRagab Rabeiy0Ahmed H. Birima1Saud Almutairi2Lamyaa Kassem3Ayman Nafady4Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi ArabiaChemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSolid waste quantification and characterization are essential for waste management, environmental protection, and resource preservation. This study investigates the quantity and composition of waste at Qassim University (QU), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The potential for waste recycling and energy production was assessed in this audit based on the waste ingredients. Furthermore, the waste composition was compared between waste generated from both male and female colleges. The total quantity of the generated waste was estimated at 11.6 tons per day during regular study days. The results indicated that waste is generated at a rate of 29 g/day/capita in female colleges and 72 g/day/capita in male colleges. Meanwhile, the generation rate on the main campus was estimated at 278 g/day per capita due to the presence of student and faculty hostels. Waste characterization at QU revealed that plastic and paper are the primary components of the generated waste. Recyclable materials accounted for 87% of the generated waste, while combustible materials for energy production comprised 76%. A pilot study on waste segregation at its source was conducted at the College of Engineering, demonstrating the impact of environmental education on sustainability. The results of this study aid decision-makers in implementing sustainable development programs and resource conservation, aligning with KSA Vision 2030.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27658511.2024.2427514Solid WasteWaste SegregationRecyclingWaste ManagementWaste to Energy |
| spellingShingle | Ragab Rabeiy Ahmed H. Birima Saud Almutairi Lamyaa Kassem Ayman Nafady Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities Sustainable Environment Solid Waste Waste Segregation Recycling Waste Management Waste to Energy |
| title | Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| title_full | Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| title_fullStr | Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| title_short | Waste quantification, characterization, and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| title_sort | waste quantification characterization and potential for recycling and energy production in universities |
| topic | Solid Waste Waste Segregation Recycling Waste Management Waste to Energy |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/27658511.2024.2427514 |
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