Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 begins in Islamabad.

Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 begins in Islamabad.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the Pakistan Spring Tree Plantation Campaign 2021 on February, 17th 2021 in Islamabad where the creation of Islamabad’s first forest using the Miyawaki Urban Forestry Technique was initiated in Lotus Park, Shakarparian. It was announced that 20 more sites in Islamabad have been selected for plantation using the same […]

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Waste to Energy Plants Can Curb Pakistan’s Electricity Crisis

renewable energy source by waste to energy technique

Introduction Due to urban sprawl and increasing population, municipal solid waste is being produced in high quantity each day. This issue of waste requires proper handling and supervision. The accumulated waste often results in the outbreak of diseases. There are various municipal solid waste-related treatment methods; however, the specific ways that do not cause threats […]

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Biomethane from MSW– A Case Study of Karachi Pakistan

anaerobic biodestion for waste to energy power generation

Published research reported a case study of Karachi related to the assessment of biomethane generation from municipal solid waste. Anaerobic biodigestion was carried out on fresh synthetic waste material. The study suggested the installation of biowaste digestion plants and reported the 21 % estimated reduction in an energy supply shortage. There would be no release […]

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Urbanization affects Microclimate of Abbottabad Pakistan

urbanization affecting environment of pakistan

Published Research outlined the effects of Urbanization on the Microclimate of Abbottabad Pakistan. Factors that contribute to environmental degradation were taken into consideration. The methodology of research employed techniques related to geographic information systems and remote sensing. Urbanization is causing degradation of the environment by increasing land surface temperature, depleting water sources, and decreasing vegetation. […]

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Production of Bioplastic By Using Biodegradable Sources

bioplastic derived from biodegradable sources

Published research highlighted the production of starch-based bioplastic by making use of biodegradable sources. Two plasticizers -Glycerol and Sorbitol- were used in the production process of biosample. The physical and chemical properties of produced bioplastic were analyzed using different methodologies. The use of biodegradable material has made bioplastic a favorable alternative to conventional plastics. For […]

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Assessing Indoors Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Lahore

ac a source of pcbs

Published research reported assessment of indoor dust particles containing Polychlorinated biphenyls in Lahore, Pakistan. High concentrations of Polychlorinated Biphenyl were outlined in areas such as grid stations, locomotive workshops, and unlawful litter burning sites. Toddlers found to be more vulnerable to health complications caused by Polychlorinated Biphenyl than adults. Introduction Polychlorinated biphenyls abbreviated as PCBs […]

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