Browsing by Author "Vaverková, Magdalena Daria"
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Assessment of landfill protection systems in Japan - a case study
(Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, 2022)Landfilling of untreated waste is still seen as an acceptable practice in many developed countries. Sanitary landfills are facilities for the disposal of untreated mixed municipal solid waste as a major waste stream. The ... -
Assessment of selected landfill impacts on selected segments of the environment - A case study
(Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, 2023)Landfilling is the oldest method of waste management. A number of biological, chemical, and physical reactions occur at the landfills, which cause a threat to the environment. For this reason, landfill monitoring is ... -
Bioindication of Environmental Conditions Using Solar Park Vegetation
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2023)Solar parks are currently considered a new source of carbon-free energy. At the same time, they encroach on our landscape and create new conditions for flora and fauna. Vegetation responds to changes in living conditions. ... -
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Use of SFRC in Structures and Its Current State of Development in the Construction Industry
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)In recent years, concrete technology has advanced, prompting engineers and researchers to adopt advanced materials to improve strength and durability. Steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) represents the substantial ... -
A comprehensive investigation of geoenvironmental pollution and health effects from municipal solid waste landfills
(Springer Netherlands, 2024)This study investigates human health risks associated with heavy metals (HMs) occurrence in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. For testing of selected MSW landfills steps were involved, including site characterization, ... -
Evaluation of the Quality of the Housing Environment Using Multi-Criteria Analysis That Includes Energy Efficiency: A Review
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)The quality of the housing environment (HE) is an important issue that has a direct impact on the life of inhabitants. Aiming for quality in residential architecture begins with a well-designed HE, with the designing process ... -
Fire effects on soils - A pilot scale study on the soils affected by wildfires in the Czech Republic
(Polish Society of Ecological Engineering, 2020)Fires have always been a natural component influencing ecosystems and driving their evolution; however, in recent years they have become too frequent and ecosystems are not able to cope with them anymore. Fires destroy the ... -
Fragmentation and biodiversity change in urban vegetation: A case study of tram lines
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2024)This study explores the vegetation composition along various tram line sections in Bydgoszcz, Poland, with a focus on understanding the impact of usage, maintenance, and historical development on urban vegetation dynamics. ... -
The Influence of Sugar Beet Cultivation Technologies on the Intensity and Species Biodiversity of Weeds
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2024)Sugar beet production is highly affected by weeds. The structure of crop rotation, the use of intercrops and different tillage techniques bring several benefits to sugar beet cultivation and create different living conditions ... -
Mottainai in Civil Engineering - A Message from Japan
(Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie, 2023)This article examines the impact of Japan's mottainai concept on civil engineering practices, focusing on the waste of materials, financial resources, and harmonisation of structures with the environment. The authors ... -
Nature-Based Management of Lawns-Enhancing Biodiversity in Urban Green Infrastructure
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2024)Urban green areas have multifunctional benefits that may mitigate unfavorable health and ecological effects. Green areas represent important biodiversity hideouts in anthropogenic regions. Lawns are the most common elements ... -
Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and ecological risk at waste disposal sites: An analysis of sanitary landfills
(Public Library of Science, 2024)This study presents an analysis of soil contamination caused by Ni, Zn, Cd, Cu, and Pb at municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, with a focus on ecological risk assessment. The approach aims to assess how different landfill ... -
Space Redevelopment of Old Landfill Located in the Zone between Urban and Protected Areas: Case Study
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2022)Landfills are elements of the waste management system, without possibility of further reclaiming, according to the requirements of a closed-loop economy, but with the possibility of transforming the area into other functions. ... -
A State of Review on Instigating Resources and Technological Sustainable Approaches in Green Construction
(MDPI AG (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute-MDPI), 2023)Green building is a way to reduce the impact of the building stock on the environment, society, and economy. Despite the significance of a systematic review for the upcoming project, few studies have been conducted. Studies ... -
Study on the (bio)degradation process of bioplastic materials under industrial composting conditions
(Mendelova univerzita v Brně, 2017)The objective of this study was to determine the biodegradability of bioplastic materials-sponge cloths-available on the European market. They are labeled as 100 % biodegradable but not certified as compostable. The test ... -
Vegetation structure of bio-belts as agro-environmentally-climatic measures to support biodiversity on arable land: A case study
(American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 2022)Loss of biological diversity is one of the greatest challenges that our civilization must face nowadays. Reaction to the diminishing biodiversity of agricultural landscapes is various measures promoting free-living organisms. ...
