Proceedings

Increased use of antiseptics due to COVID19: a case study in Greece - anticipated effects on the marine environment

KAFES A., (Corresponding) NIKOLAOU A., Vagi M., Kostopoulou M.
Topic: 
Covid-19 effects on environmental aspects and urban life
COVID19 pandemic started in China in 2019, when a coronavirus appeared that spread globally, causing severe health problems and increasing mortality. At that time, as there were no effective pharmaceuticals for treatment and no vaccines for protection, the only available means were preventive...Read more
Keywords: 
COVID19, antiseptics, ingredients, toxicity, marine environmental effects
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00837
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00837
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Disinfection byproducts and related compounds in the coastal zone: a preliminary compilation

Alexandropoulou S., (Corresponding) Nikolaou A., Vagi M.
Topic: 
Marine environment and coastal management
Disinfection byproducts (DBPs) are formed whenever disinfectant ingredients contact organic matter. Due to widespread increase in production and use of disinfectants and antiseptics, the presence of their ingredients in coastal environments is increasing. However, very limited scientific literature...Read more
Keywords: 
DBPs, synthetic antimicrobials, personal care products, seawater, coastal environment
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00834
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00834
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Start-up of full-scale UASB - verftical flow constructed wetland for domestic wastewater treatment

(Corresponding) Malamis S., Statiris E., Seintos T., Koukoura A., Mamais D., Noutsopoulos C., Masi F., Rizzo A., Bresciani R.
Topic: 
Wastewater treatment
This work examined the start-up of a full-scale upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) - vertical flow constructed wetland (CW) for domestic wastewater treatment. The UASB reactors were inoculated with sludge originating from an industrial anaerobic reactor and the start-up period due to the slow...Read more
Keywords: 
UASB, constructed wetlands, domestic wastewater treatment
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00829
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00829
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BRIEF BIOLOGY OF Sudanonautes africanus (CRUSTACEA: BRACHYURA: EUBRACHYURA: POTAMOIDEA: PATAMONAUTIDAE: POTAMONAUTINAE), IN OSSIOMO RIVER, NIGER-DELTA, NIGERIA

(Corresponding) Anani O., John O.
Topic: 
Biodibersity conservation
The crab species africanus is a very notable detritivore, feeding on dead organic materials. It makes use of energy from the food and transfers it into the food chain trophic level, contributing to the gross ecosystem efficiency. However, their threat to human consumption and activities is...Read more
Keywords: 
Cluster, Fecundity, Gonadosomatic, Morphometric, Sudanonautes africanus.
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00823
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00823
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Assessment Study on the Socio-Economic and Environmental Impact of Comprehensive On-site Wastewater Management and Reuse in Rural Areas

Hind M.
Topic: 
Sustainable water management in the mediterranean – technological solutions, demonstration and deployment
During the last 4 years Palestinian Wastewater Engineers Group (PWEG) has succeeded in implementing a comprehensive low cost and low tech. decentralized wastewater management and reuse scheme in Marj Al Ghazal village in the arid Jordan Valley (JV) improving the access to non-conventional water...Read more
Keywords: 
Rural, Onsite, Grey-wastewater, Environment, Socio-Economic
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00821
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00821
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Water Losses Assessments to support decision making in WSS management

(Corresponding) Pietrucha-Urbanik K., Tchórzewska-Cieślak B.
Topic: 
Water policy, management and society
In order to reduce costs related to water supply service, modernization measures should be carried out to water losses. The paper presents an analysis and assessment of water losses carried out based on data provided by a water utility company. The basic indicators of water loss according to the...Read more
Keywords: 
water supply system (WSS), water losses, water losses indicators
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00820
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00820
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SWOT analysis of the institutional, policy and regulatory framework governing wastewater treatment and reuse in Tunisia, Lebanon and Spain

Kallali H., (Corresponding) Plakas P., Pana E., Karabelas A., De Ketelaere D., Spiteri A., El Moll A., Al-Naboulsi T., Mensi K., Jbeli S., M'Hiri F., Simon Andreu P., Lopez R.
Topic: 
Sustainable water management in the mediterranean – technological solutions, demonstration and deployment
This paper offers a concise overview of the main strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, as derived from the institutional, policy and regulatory framework governing wastewater treatment and reuse in three Mediterranean countries. The SWOT analysis is based on a desk review of available...Read more
Keywords: 
domestic wastewater, water reuse, governance framework, stakeholders’ involvement, sustainability
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00819
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00819
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DETERMINATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSIONS FROM PMDI PRODUCTS IN GREECE

(Corresponding) Glytsos T., Mammi-Galani E., Chalvatzaki E., Korkontzelou A., Letsios V., Alexandrakis S., Lazaridis M.
Topic: 
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
The focus of the current study is on the estimation of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions from pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers (pMDIs) products in Greece. The emissions are expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq). The total emissions of the pMDIs were estimated at 47.53 kt CO2eq and they...Read more
Keywords: 
greenhouse gases, pMDI emissions, propellant
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00818
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00818
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Sustainable treatment of air pollutants by moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) coupled with algae photobioreactor (APBR)

Pahunang R., (Corresponding) Zarra T., Oliva G., Senatore V., Belgiorno V., Ballesteros F., (Corresponding) Naddeo V.
Topic: 
Environmental odour, monitoring and control
The presence of high concentrations of VOCs in the atmosphere can lead to negative consequences for humans and the environment. The treatment of these compounds is thus necessary before their release into the atmosphere. In the study, an advanced moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) coupled with an...Read more
Keywords: 
odour, plastic carrier, greenhouse gases, toluene biodegradation, volatile organic compounds
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00815
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00815
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PRO-ECOLOGICAL BUSINESS MODELS – CASE STUDY IN POLAND

(Corresponding) KAMIŃSKA A., (Corresponding) RUTKOWSKA M.
Topic: 
Ecology, environmental change and management
Currently, ecological postulates as the idea of green economy are more and more often used in the economy. Hence the priority in company management is the subject of pro-ecological business models. The purpose of this article is to present the idea of creating business models in line with...Read more
Keywords: 
business model, pro-ecological, sustainable development
DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.30955/gnc2021.00814
Conference: 
CEST2021
Paper ID: 
cest2021_00814
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