October 2025
Recyclability of paper waste: A Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI)-based evaluation of mixed office waste and old packaging material in Nairobi, Kenya
Efficient recycling systems are quite critical in managing paper waste more sustainably in growing urban centers. Despite the rising demand for paperboard and recycled packaging, improved processing technology for handling poor and heavily polluted waste paper remains limited in developing countries like Kenya. This study investigates the potential for recycling two major paper waste streams: mixed Office Waste (MOW)...
October 2025
Gender inclusion and implications for sustainable management of forest resources in Yumbe District, Northwestern Uganda
Numerous studies examining gender roles in sustainable management of forest resources (SMFR) have shown that women's engagement adds a new dimension to the equation. However, their effective participation is still low, largely due to gendered subordination. To ascertain women’s potential in sustainable forest management in Yumbe district, this study examined the conventional roles of both genders. Random...
October 2025
Using the Mann-Kendall trend analysis test to investigate the monthly and annual rainfall trends of seven locations along the Volta Lake and some tributaries
The study investigated the impact of climate change on rainfall trends in Adidome, Akatsi, Akosombo, Akuse, Ho, Kete-Krachi, and Sogakope using the Mann-Kendall trend analysis test. Rainfall data for 33 years, ranging from 1990 to 2022, was obtained from the Ghana Meteorological Agency. The data was analysed to determine monthly and annual rainfall trends for the seven locations. For the monthly rainfall, Adidome,...
October 2025
Evaluation of demand-side thermal coal quality assurance in a bituminous coal-fired power station and implications for greenhouse gas emissions
The paper demonstrates a set of rapid tests that can be easily conducted at coal-fired power stations (CFPSs) to ensure the quality of thermal coal, which is crucial for efficient power generation and emissions reduction. The researchers performed proximate and chemical analyses on coal samples obtained from a conventional CFPS that operates on bituminous coal. They also conducted similar chemical analyses on coal ash...
October 2025
Assessment of land-use land cover change and its drivers in the Upper Mono Basin valley in Togo
Assessing land use and land cover changes (LULCC) is essential for the sustainable management of natural resources. This study assesses the dynamics and drivers of LULCC over a 31-year period (1991 to 2022) in the upper Mono basin valley (UMBV). The study used Landsat images to perform the LULC classification using the Random Forest algorithm and survey data from 399 individuals to analyse LULCC and its drivers from...
October 2025
Navigating the clean cooking transition in Uganda: Assessing awareness, accessibility, affordability, and performance of improved cook stoves and clean fuels
Uganda’s heavy reliance on biomass for cooking poses severe environmental, health, and socio-economic challenges, despite national and global initiatives promoting cleaner alternatives. This study assesses the awareness, accessibility, affordability, and performance of improved cook stoves and clean fuels at household and institutional levels across Uganda. Using a mixed-methods design (789 surveys, 40 key...
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