Heat Island Effect

Posted on: 21 June, 2023

The phenomenon in which urban areas experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas due to the absorption and retention of heat by buildings, pavement, and infrastructure, often exacerbating the impacts of climate change.

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Zero Waste

Zero Waste

A waste management approach that aims to eliminate the generation of waste by redesigning products, promoting recycling, and composting, and minimizing the use of disposable and non-recyclable materials, fostering a…
Water Efficiency

Water Efficiency

The practice of using water resources efficiently and minimizing water waste through conservation measures, efficient fixtures, water-efficient landscaping, and water management strategies, ensuring the sustainable use of this valuable resource.
Waste Management

Waste Management

The collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of waste materials in a manner that minimizes environmental impact, promotes resource recovery, and reduces the generation of waste.