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{"title":"Assessment of Spatial Variability in Physicochemical Properties and Microplastic Contamination in Water and Sediments of the Lower Ganga River, Eastern India","authors":"Apurba Koley,&nbsp; Madhupriya,&nbsp;Shromana Dey,&nbsp;Niladri Das,&nbsp;Pinki Biswas,&nbsp;Arunkumar Patchaiyappan,&nbsp;Nitu Gupta,&nbsp;Srinivasan Balachandran,&nbsp;Sushil Kumar","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70432","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The present study was conducted along the lower stretch of the Ganga River in the southernmost region of West Bengal, India, encompassing four major districts—Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Hooghly, and Kolkata, which collectively represent one of the state's principal industrial corridors. A total of 12 sampling sites (36 water and sediment samples collected in triplicate) were selected from different river ghats across these districts. Water and sediment samples were collected during the study period for the analysis of physicochemical parameters and sediment-associated microplastic contamination. Significant spatial variability was observed in key water quality parameters, particularly pH, electrical conductivity (EC), dissolved oxygen (DO), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total hardness, and total solids (TS, including TSS and TDS). Spatial distribution patterns were analyzed using the Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW) interpolation technique in ArcGIS software. The lowest Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) water quality index (WQI) value (39.50) was recorded at Gournagar (Nadia), indicating poor water quality and substantial environmental degradation at this location. Sediment characteristics also exhibited considerable spatial variation, particularly with respect to organic carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus contents. Microplastic analysis of sediment samples revealed a predominance of fibrous particles (45.5%), closely followed by fragments (45%), while spherules accounted for 9.5% of the total microplastic composition. The abundance of microplastics varied markedly among the 12 sampling sites, with Jorabagan and Fairley Ghat showing the highest concentrations (30–38 particles per 100 g of dry sediment), highlighting the influence of intense urbanization and anthropogenic activities. The transparent microplastic particles were dominant across all sites, while white particles were consistently observed. In contrast, the remaining color categories displayed considerable site-specific variability, suggesting multiple local sources of plastic contamination associated with domestic, commercial, and industrial activities.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148616862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microbial and Enzymatic Strategies for Plastic Waste Biodegradation: Mechanistic Pathways, Environmental Challenges, and Emerging Biotechnological Strategies","authors":"Karthika Madhu,&nbsp;Neeraj Narwat,&nbsp;Sukhminderjit Kaur,&nbsp;Babita Thakur,&nbsp;Paridhi Puri","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70430","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Plastic pollution has become the major global environmental problem due to the extensive accumulation and recalcitrance of synthetic polymers in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Traditional methods of plastic waste degradation, such as landfilling, incineration, and mechanical recycling, have various environmental limitations, like the production of more harmful toxic components, secondary pollutants, and inefficient waste handling. Therefore, current research is focused on more promising and environmentally sustainable alternatives for plastic waste management by microbial biodegradation. This review includes various bacterial and fungal enzymes such as PETase, MHETase, cutinase, laccase, and polyesterase associated with major stages of microbial plastic degradation, including biodeterioration, biofragmentation, bioassimilation, and mineralization. The degradation mechanism of synthetic polymers like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyurethane (PU), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are discussed along with the importance of analytical validation techniques such as FTIR, SEM, GC–MS, respirometry assays, and stable isotope probing for accurately confirming biodegradation. Additionally, the existing limitations of poor degrading efficiency, polymer recalcitrance, mixed plastic waste complexity, scaling challenges, and the gap between laboratory results and environmental application are comprehensively analyzed. Overall, the review provides a comprehensive overview of microbial and enzymatic plastic biodegradation and highlights recent advancements in metagenomics, enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and multi-omics approaches that helps in improving the efficiency and large-scale industrial feasibility of microbial plastic degradation.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148616391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Embedding the 8R Framework Into Agricultural Policy for Agro-Industrial Waste Management: Evidence From Tamil Nadu, India","authors":"Sankaranarayanan Ramasubramanian,&nbsp;Ponnusamy Murugan,&nbsp;Sengottayan Senthil-Nathan","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70423","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Circular agricultural and agro-industrial systems have always been traditionally present, but the growth of the industrialization process and globalization is causing increasing inefficiencies of resources and the appearance of massive amounts of waste at the farm-to-processing continuum. Food waste or loss causes almost one-third of the total food produced globally; agro-industrial processes produce large volumes of solid residues, wastewater, and process by-products. In Agro-based economies like the Tamil Nadu region in India, where agriculture and agricultural related industries are key economic considerations, issues of water scarcity, poor waste management and recovery of resources have continued to limit sustainability. This review paper derives a policy-based framework on using 8R circular hierarchy of Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Refurbish, Recover, Recycle, and Rot to apply to agricultural and agro-industrial systems. The research assesses policy instruments at the national and state level using an 8R Policy Embedding Matrix based on systematic document review, thematic content analysis, and structured policy mapping. An Agro-Industrial 8R Index (A-8RI) is also constructed in the form of a composite to measure the degree of circularity of policy, regulatory, and institutional aspects. The results suggest the presence of medium degree of circular integration (A-8RI = 41%), and the policy focus is mostly on the resource-use efficiency (Reduce) and partial supporting recycling and biological treatment routes (Recycle and Rot). On the contrary, there are high gaps in upstream waste prevention (Refuse), resource recovery at industrial scale (Recover), wastewater reuse and infrastructure modernization (Refurbish). These loopholes show how the existing policy frameworks have structural constraints, especially in facilitating the nutrient recovery, water reuse, and reintroducing the recovered products in the market. The review paper concludes that the integration of the 8R framework in the agricultural policy frameworks can become a scalable option to achieve resource-positive and climate-positive agro-industrial frameworks through the strengthening of circularity, waste valorization, and cross-sectoral policy coherence.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148616389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory of a University Campus in Brazil","authors":"Marcos Fernandes De Oliveira,&nbsp;Edio Damásio da Silva Júnio,&nbsp;Dener Márcio da Silva Oliveira,&nbsp;Bruno de Oliveira Costa Couto","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70418","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Climate change mitigation requires robust greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting frameworks capable of identifying major emission sources within institutional systems. Higher education institutions represent complex operational environments characterized by substantial energy demand, transportation activities, and material consumption, all of which contribute to measurable greenhouse gas emissions. This study developed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the Instituto Federal Goiano—Rio Verde Campus (Brazil) using institutional activity data for the year 2022. The assessment adopted a gate-to-gate system boundary and included electricity consumption, fossil fuel use by the institutional fleet, and solid waste generation. Emissions were quantified using internationally recognized emission factors and expressed as carbon dioxide equivalents (CO₂-eq). In addition, an exploratory assessment of vegetation carbon sequestration was conducted to evaluate the mitigation potential of campus green areas.Total verified emissions reached approximately 311.68 Mg CO₂-eq year⁻¹. Diesel consumption represented the largest contribution (165.34 Mg CO₂-eq year⁻¹), followed by solid waste disposal (74.90 Mg CO₂-eq year⁻¹), electricity consumption (47.08 Mg CO₂-eq year⁻¹), and gasoline use (24.36 Mg CO₂-eq year⁻¹). The estimated annual carbon sequestration potential of campus vegetation reached approximately 239.39 Mg CO₂ year⁻¹, indicating that existing green infrastructure may offset a substantial proportion of the emissions generated by campus activities, although this does not constitute a formal carbon neutrality assessment. The results identify fossil fuel consumption, waste management, and electricity demand as the principal operational emission hotspots within the campus system. The proposed inventory framework provides a transparent and reproducible methodological basis for institutional carbon management and contributes to advancing greenhouse gas accounting practices in higher education environments, particularly in developing countries where campus-scale inventories remain limited.</p>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tqem.70418","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148616390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Scenario-Based Quantification of Sediment Yield for Effective Watershed Management of Tungabhadra Basin Using the Swat Hydrological Model","authors":"Isaac Princelyn,&nbsp;Jayashree Sridhar,&nbsp;Rakesh Kadaverugu,&nbsp;Puthiya Veetil Nidheesh","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70428","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Soil erosion and sediment export pose major threats to water quality and reservoir sustainability under a changing climate and land use. This study assessed sediment export in the Tungabhadra watershed, Karnataka, India, from 2001–2024 using SWAT model. Wet years produced high sediment export (20.7–20.9 t/ha/y), while dry years showed lower yields due to sustained groundwater contribution. Future land-use change scenarios revealed that urbanization and land degradation greatly increased sediment export (up to 47.6 t/ha/y), whereas reforestation, wetland expansion, and sustainable development reduced sediment yield to ∼6 t/ha/y. Results highlight the importance of integrated watershed management for erosion control and climate resilience.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148616077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrogen Production Through Steam–Biogas Process of Raw Biogas Stream: Parametric and Optimization Study","authors":"Samah Zaki Naji,&nbsp;Ammar Ali Abd,&nbsp;Mohd Roslee Othman","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70399","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70399","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Direct H₂ generation from raw biogas via steam reforming presents a renewable alternative to traditional upgradation technologies. In this work, response surface methodology was applied to optimize three key parameters: pressure, CO₂ content, and biogas-to-steam (B/S) flowrate. Optimal results were recorded at 49.9 bar, 1.5 B/S flowrate, and 20% CO₂, achieving a syngas containing 53.5% H₂. Within the broader optimal window (45–50 bar, 18%–22% CO₂), the process consistently maximized H₂ concentration (50%–54%) while reducing residual H₂O in the product gas. Furthermore, the parametric evaluation showed that biogas with moderate CO₂ content, which is typical of co-digested substrates, improves chemical energy retention in the H₂ product, while higher CO₂ levels reduce the overall quality of the syngas. The work captures strong interactions between operating pressure and feed composition, demonstrating a practical framework for scaling waste-to-H₂ energy systems.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148467517","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tailoring Metal Oxide Nanomaterials via Metal-Ion Doping for Efficient Wastewater Remediation","authors":"Tanya Nishad,&nbsp;Prasanta Kumar Sahoo,&nbsp;Jagriti Gupta,&nbsp;Naresh Kumar Sahoo","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70411","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70411","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Metal oxide nanomaterials (MONMs) have emerged as highly efficient, sustainable, and versatile materials for water treatment due to their unique physicochemical properties, large surface area, and strong catalytic activity. In recent years, metal-ion doping has gained significant attention as an effective strategy to enhance and tailor the structural, optical, magnetic, and catalytic characteristics of metal oxides, thereby improving their performance in removing a wide range of water pollutants. This review provides a comprehensive overview of metal ion–doped metal oxides, including TiO₂, ZnO, Fe₂O₃/Fe₃O₄, SnO₂, CeO₂, WO₃, and BiVO₄ highlighting doping mechanisms and the resulting modifications in band structure, charge-carrier dynamics, and surface reactivity. The enhanced capabilities of doped nanomaterials in photocatalysis, heavy metal removal, and antimicrobial activity are critically discussed. Additionally, the review addresses key challenges, including particle aggregation, stability, dopant leaching, and environmental safety, as well as recent advances in immobilization techniques and nanocomposite integration to improve applicability. Future perspectives emphasize the need for scalable synthesis, toxicity assessment, and the development of multifunctional, selective, and reusable nanomaterials. Overall, metal ion–doped MONMs represent a promising class of next-generation materials for efficient and sustainable water purification technologies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148467018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating Coagulants Prepared From Locally Available Biomass for Surfactant Removal From Water: Preparation, Screening, and Characterization","authors":"Gyanaranjan Jena,&nbsp;Achlesh Daverey,&nbsp;Kasturi Dutta","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70404","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The use of 10 natural coagulants prepared from five types of common local plants, including lychee, jamun, debdaru, mahua, and maha neem, for the removal of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) from water was studied. The effects of coagulant dosage (0.5–5.0 g/L) and pH (2–10) on SDS and turbidity removal were tested using a standard jar test flocculator with fast mixing at 140 rpm for 3 min and slow mixing at 40 rpm for 25 min, followed by a 60-min settling time. Later, the effect of settling time (15–60 min) was also studied. The best removal efficiency was obtained with a coagulant dose of 3 g/L. The maximum SDS removal efficiencies of 71.50%, 66.75%, 68.25%, and 65.5% were obtained using jamun seed (JS), lychee seed (LS), jamun pulp (JP), and jamun leaf (JL), respectively. Characterization of these best natural coagulants was carried out using FTIR, XRD, SEM-EDX, zeta potential, and water contact angle (WCA) analyses. FTIR analysis revealed the presence of various functional groups, including hydroxyl, carboxyl, and carboxylate groups in the natural coagulants. SEM analysis revealed heterogeneous surface morphology with irregular shapes and cavities, while EDX analysis confirmed the predominance of carbon and oxygen. Zeta potential and WCA analyses demonstrated favorable charge interactions and hydrophilic characteristics of the coagulants. The total carbohydrate and protein contents of JS, LS, JP, and JL were quantified. These natural coagulants demonstrated promising potential as low-cost, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly alternatives for treating surfactant-contaminated water.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Water Pollution in Rivers and Beaches in Costa Rica: Research Trends, Geographic Patterns, and Key Challenges","authors":"Nicole Parra-Barrientos,&nbsp;Adolfo Quesada-Román,&nbsp;Daniela Castro-Rivera,&nbsp;Yamileth Astorga,&nbsp;Carlos E. Rodríguez-Rodríguez,&nbsp;Silvia Echeverría-Sáenz,&nbsp;Monika Springer,&nbsp;Johanna Rojas-Conejo,&nbsp;Roger Madrigal-Ballestero,&nbsp;Guillermo Calvo-Brenes","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70407","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Costa Rica, a global biodiversity hotspot, faces escalating water pollution challenges in its rivers and coastal zones. This study aims to evaluate research trends, spatial gaps, and major pollution sources in Costa Rica's aquatic ecosystems. This bibliometric analysis synthesizes insights from 67 scientific studies, 17 on the Caribbean basins and 60 on the Pacific Basins, to assess research trends, geographic disparities, and pollution sources. Relevant articles were obtained from the most recent academic databases, employing a bilingual keyword strategy to ensure comprehensive coverage. The findings identify critical hotspots, such as the Tárcoles and Reventazón catchments, which experience severe contamination from agricultural runoff, domestic wastewater and solid waste. Coastal studies reveal significant pollution in popular tourist destinations, such as Jacó and Tamarindo, due to the presence of fecal coliforms, <i>Eschericha coli</i> and solid waste in the marine environment, while less-studied areas like Golfito and Manzanillo face emerging localized threats. Beach-related research increased post-2010, reflecting growing tourism and environmental awareness, while river studies peaked in 2020 amid increased attention to urban water quality. Pesticides, toxic metals, solid waste, and inadequate wastewater management emerged as dominant pollution sources, highlighting the need for sustainable practices and policy interventions. National and international journals have been instrumental in disseminating research, with a notable contribution from Costa Rican institutions. This review emphasizes the importance of addressing under-researched regions, improving waste management systems, and fostering sustainable tourism practices. By identifying key trends and disparities, this study provides a critical framework to guide future research and inform policies for safeguarding Costa Rica's aquatic ecosystems.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466870","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Economic Potential of Reusing Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) as Aggregates in Retrofit Projects","authors":"Amanda Grazielle Rodrigues de Arruda,&nbsp;Kalinny Patrícia Vaz Lafayette,&nbsp;Carlos Felipe Aschoff Fernandes,&nbsp;Diogo Henrique Fernandes da Paz,&nbsp;Jonas da Silva Bezerra","doi":"10.1002/tqem.70402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.70402","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the technical and economic feasibility of reusing Class A Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) in urban retrofit projects in Recife, Pernambuco. The research focuses on the production of recycled aggregates for soil stabilization in foundations, a geotechnical application seldom explored in retrofit contexts. The primary objectives are to mitigate the extraction of natural resources and minimize logistical costs within urban environments. The adopted methodology involved processing local demolition material from reinforced concrete structures, yielding over 10,000 tons of recycled material. The results indicate estimated cost savings of R$447,892.09, representing more than a 10% reduction in total project costs related to acquisition and disposal of CDW. From a technical standpoint, the use of recycled aggregates complies with NBR 15116 (2022) and CONAMA Resolution 307. The study concludes that the repurposing of CDW constitutes a viable alternative for the circular economy, aligning geotechnical performance with environmental impact reduction and financial optimization in structural requalification processes.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":35327,"journal":{"name":"Environmental Quality Management","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}