Cosmetics and the Environment
While some people assume that cosmetic products are a recent invention, the use of cosmetics can be traced back to thousands of years. Cosmetics are substances or products applied to the body for the purpose of beautifying or altering the appearance. Designed to enhance one’s...
Biodegradable packaging to prevent pollution from plastic waste
Individuals feel good and comfortable when handling packed commodities but are not ready to solve the problems of plastic waste. Packaging is more than just material used to carry products. It is the art and technology of enclosing and protecting products for distribution, use and...
Sewage Waste Affects Communities
Sewage is a mixture of water, human excreta, used water from bathrooms, food preparation waste, laundry waste produced by a community. It is discharged from residences and from commercial, institutional and public facilities that exist in the locality. Sewage is transported through a sewer system...
Flue Gas Analysis Principles
During the cold winters, many households make use of different heating systems which include boilers or water heaters, fireplaces or wood stoves. These systems make use of a fuel which is burnt in the combustion chambers producing gases including both visible smoke and various invisible...
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Buildings are part of the major causes of environmental problems and are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. They account for 40% of the end-user energy consumption, 40% of solid waste generation and 12% of fresh water use worldwide. Hence, the need for...
ALCOHOL VALUE CHAIN AND THE ENVIROMENT
Beer, wine and spirits are no doubt anchors of Zimbabwe social life. Whether you enjoy your ice cold beer listening to your jazz music on the other side of Samora or waiting on your barbeque at kwaMereki, a few understand the impacts that alcohol consumption...
