The mining and extensive processing operations of marble produce huge quantities of wastes. It is reported that, around 70% of this precious mineral resource is wasted in the mining, processing, and polishing procedures. In the same concept, large amounts of waste polymers are generated from industrial, agricultural and house hold activities every year. It has been estimated that, the plastic wastes constitute more than 12% of municipal solid waste streams. Due to the environmental restrictions and limited disposal sites all over the world, the management of wastes is a responsibility of the...
The mining and extensive processing operations of marble produce huge quantities of wastes. It is reported that, around 70% of this precious mineral r...