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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

Strategies for the implementation of the sustainable development in protected areas: the case study of the Regional Park of Monti Lattari (Italy)

(Corresponding) D'Elia L., Cicalese F., Grimaldi M., Fasolino I., Troisi E., Dello Ioio T., Zarra T., Belgiorno V., Naddeo V.

Topic:

Biodiversity conservation

Protected areas today cover about 17% of the territory. They aim to preserving environmental quality, ecosystem balance and biodiversity. Although in Italy protected areas are around 10%, in Campania it’s very high and is about 25%. In the last 10 years the number of protected sites has increased...Read more

Keywords:

Protected area, Natura 2000 Network, Conservation, Ecosystem, Environmental Strategies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00509

Paper ID:

cest2023_00509

Valorisation of biomass waste into bioproduct: Potential use of cannabis extracts for bacterial inhibition activity

Lorwanishpaisarn N., (Corresponding) Kaewkannetra P.

Topic:

Sustainable production and management of biomass

Cannabis Sativa is a plant containing two main active components; tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol that can be widely used in pharmacological and medical benefits. Main parts such as seeds, flowers, and leaves are mostly used in several applications; medicines, beverages and foods. While other...Read more

Keywords:

Cannabis Sativa; Escherichia coli; Staphylo- coccus aureus; Minimum inhibition concentration (MIC); minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00510

Paper ID:

cest2023_00510

Coastal Zone Vulnerability Analysis in East Mediterranean Basin: Greece, Cyprus and Montenegro

(Corresponding) Gkaifyllia A., Sahtouris S., Ðorđević N., papasarafianou S., Monioudi I., Tzoraki O., Hasiotis T.

Topic:

Beach erosion of island beaches In Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Cyprus): assessment, monitoring and Management

The coastal zone is a vital natural resource extensively used by the population for various activities. Given the human pressures and climate change, it is crucial to comprehend the modifications occurring in the coastal environment and its exposure to erosion. The InVEST Coastal Vulnerability...Read more

Keywords:

Coastal Vulnerability, InVEST model, Lesvos, Cyprus, Montenegro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00511

Paper ID:

cest2023_00511

Evaluation of phytotoxicity of landfill leachates after treatment with UV radiation based processes

Grilla E., Isari E., (Corresponding) Kokkinos P., Parthenidis P., Evgenidou E., Lambropoulou D., Kalavrouziotis I.

Topic:

Soil and groundwater contamination and remediation

The aim of this study is to investigate the ability of reuse landfill leachates after advanced treatment in agriculture. UV/Fenton and Fenton processes were applied in the treatment of a stabilized (L2) and a medium (L1) landfill leachate. In addition to above data, phytotoxicity tests were...Read more

Keywords:

landfill leachate, phytotoxicity, advanced oxidation process, Fenton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00513

Paper ID:

cest2023_00513

Towards sustainable plastics recycling: assessing the integrity status of polypropylene (PP) debris to recycle marine-degraded materials

(Corresponding) Lourmpas N., Kyriakakis E., Efthimiadou E., Papanikos P., Lekkas D., Alexopoulos N.

Topic:

Recycling of materials to new products

Polypropylene (PP) is a widely used polymer with significant environmental implications when improperly disposed. Effective recycling strategies for PP are crucial for mitigating plastic pollution and achieving sustainability goals. This investigation focuses on classifying PP debris based on their...Read more

Keywords:

Marine pollution; Plastic debris; Polypropylene; Injection moulding; Recycling

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00515

Paper ID:

cest2023_00515

Collective Action for Sustainable Water Resource Management: Analytical Framework and Company Initiatives

Tripathi s., (Corresponding) Kiritsi a., Patiniotis I.

Topic:

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and circular economy

The water resource management is an important area for accomplishing the sustainability. During last one to two decades, there have been many innovations in managing the water resources at different levels and across different contexts. The present paper examines the innovation in...Read more

Keywords:

Sustainability; Water Resource Management; Collective Action

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00519

Paper ID:

cest2023_00519

Impact of environmental disclosure on financial health of manufacturing firms

Mgilane N., (Corresponding) Marimuthu F., Maama H.

Topic:

Environmental management and policies

Environmental reporting can help firms stay in compliance with environmental regulations and manage environmental risks. By proactively addressing and disclosing their environmental impact, manufacturing firms can mitigate potential legal and regulatory penalties, fines, and reputation damage,...Read more

Keywords:

Environmental reporting, financial performance, sustainability reporting, manufacturing firms

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00521

Paper ID:

cest2023_00521

An easy numerical evaluation of the DM growth in Self-Forming Dynamic Membrane Bioreactors (SFD MBR) for Wastewater Treatment

Castrogiovanni F., (Corresponding) Salerno C., Berardi G., Tumolo M., Pollice A.

Topic:

Wastewater treatment

In the last years, self-forming dynamic membranes (SFD MBR) revealed as one of the most innovative technological solutions for wastewater treatment. In these systems, filtration takes place through a cake layer (Dynamic Membrane, DM) supported by a 10-200 µm filter mesh. Filtration efficiency may...Read more

Keywords:

SFD MBR; wastewater treatment; cake layer; TMP increase rate

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00522

Paper ID:

cest2023_00522

Unveiling the occurrence of organic micropollutants in different species of terrestrial mesocarnivores utilizing HRMS techniques

Boinis N., Diamanti K., Panagopoulou E., Gkotsis G., Maragkou N., Nika M., Vasilatos K., Höpker K., Schäfer H., Wieczorek M., Osterauer R., (Corresponding) Thomaidis N.

Topic:

Emerging pollutants

The introduction of organic micropollutants in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, which mainly originate from anthropogenic activities, is supported by overwhelming evidence from global studies conducted as early as the turn of the 20th century. A fraction of these xenobiotics, the regulated “...Read more

Keywords:

Organic Micropollutants, High Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Biomonitoring, Terrestrial Ecosystem, Mesocarnivores

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00524

Paper ID:

cest2023_00524

Exploring awareness and practices of rural firms towards a circular economy: A study in rural areas of Greece and Romania

(Corresponding) Kazana V., Raptis D., Topliceanu L., ARUS A., PUIU P.

Topic:

ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and circular economy

Circular Economy (CE) has been promoted during the last decade through the mainstream EU policy as the alternative to the unsustainable current economic model. However, the awareness levels and practices of CE in the different sectors of the economy have been reported as lower than expected in the...Read more

Keywords:

Rural firms, Circular Economy, Awareness, Practices

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2023.00525

Paper ID:

cest2023_00525