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Journal of Environment and Sustainability
ISSN : 25491245     EISSN : 25491253     DOI : https://doi.org/10.22515/sustinere.jes
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability is an open access interdisciplinary journal designed for the dissemination of broad and impactful investigations related to all aspects of environmental sciences including environmental studies and engineering and discussions on sustainability issues from all standpoints. Sustinere welcomes contribution in the form of original communications (research paper), reviews, discussion papers, letters to editor, short communications, and also special themed issue on relevant topics. Contributions must demonstrate originality, meet the general criteria of scientific excellence, and be well written in English. All submitted manuscripts will be subjected to thorough double-blind peer review.
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Conversion of waste polypropylene disposable cups into liquid fuels by thermal and catalytic pyrolysis using activated carbon Ramesh Babu Aremanda; R.K. Singh
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.190

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Polypropylene plastics are used extensively in packaging and food services for short usage, poses enormous disposal problem and contributing to over 45 % of globally generated plastic waste. Accordingly, the present work is focused on converting waste polypropylene(WPP) disposable cups in to liquid fuels by employing thermal and catalytic pyrolysis processes. Characterization of WPP disposable cups were performed through proximate and ultimate analyses followed by TGA and found that 86% of its mass degrades in a temperature range of 430 – 603 oC. Effect of temperature in the range of 500 – 650 oC on liquid fuel production at a constant heating rate of 15 oC/min were noted in thermal pyrolysis, an optimum and stable liquid fraction of 76 % with a reaction time of 30 min was recorded at 500 oC. For studies on catalytic pyrolysis, activated carbon (AC) was applied from 470 to 530 oC at variable Feed to Catalyst (F/C) ratio of 1- 4, an optimum liquid yield of 74 % was obtained with a residence time of 35 min at 510 oC and F/C of 3:1. Thermo-physical properties of optimal liquid products were comparable with conventional fossil fuels. XRD and SEM analysis of AC catalyst were showed the presence of carbon at 24o and 42o of 2θ-angle with an apparel pore size of 2 µm.
Carbon emission from biodiversity research conferences in Indonesia Andes Hamuraby Rozak; Decky Indrawan Junaedi
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): 92-173 (August 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i2.191

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Participants in scientific conferences have been traveling to the cities of conference venues. These mobilizations left carbon footprints due to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from the scientists' transportation to their conference venue. This study looks at the carbon footprint of scientists who attended scientific biodiversity conferences in Indonesia from 2015 to 2019. We have identified that 30 scientific biodiversity conferences were conducted in 17 cities on five different islands during the corresponding period. The conferences have published 3092 scientific articles written by 9617 authors from various disciplines. The estimated carbon emission due to those scientists' transportation was 622 tons CO2-eq. This emission figure is almost equivalent to the emission produced by a person circling the earth 91 times using a passenger aircraft. A new paradigm of virtual conference should be considered to minimize the carbon footprint resulted from the scientists' transportation to and from the conference venue. Thus, the CO2-eq emissions released by scientists' transport can be reduced significantly. These emission reductions may mitigate and minimize the magnitude and impact of climate change to some extent.
Deployment of treated and compressed biogas as a sustainable fuel for ceramic kiln firing Ezra Abubakar; Rahmatu Yunusa Shariff; Yusuf Otaru Sadiq
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.192

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Inefficiency, emission of greenhouses gases and the deleterious effects of carbonaceous fuels on both human health and the environment are responsible for the increased in exploration and adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable fuels to various aspects of human development and production processes. This study was aimed at the generation, treatment and compressing of biogas into Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder (LPGC) for deployment to firing ceramic kiln. The methodology involved the anaerobic digestion of cow dung and the treatment of the generated gas using water scrubbing technology. The results of the study showed an increased in methane content from an untreated value of 43.5% to 93.98%, the elimination of CO2, and H2S; reduction in volume of gas used in firing a ceramic kiln to 1030 °C from 22,300 L of untreated biogas to 492 L of treated biogas, as well as the prevention of 108,000 g of methane, 124,00 g of CO2, 74,400 g of CO and 173.6 g of NO2 from venting into the climate system.
Noise from the traffic volume of motorcycle during the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study of Wiyata Mandala Junior High Schoool Bogor Syaiful Syaiful; Hermanto Siregar; Ernan Rustiadi; Eri Susanto Hariyadi; Muhammad Nanang Prayudyanto; Rulhendri Rulhendri
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.194

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Each motor vehicle produces a variety of noise. For areas which directly intersects the highway this noise has a considerable impact. The volume of motorcycles and private as well as public vehicles all have a significant effect on noise. From all analytical calculations, the largest equation was obtained one the second day of research on the second point of Sound Level Meter 2 (SLM2). The calculation is that y = 0,0158x – 1,0176. This equation indicates that if there is no decrease in the volume of the motorcycle, the noise level on the SLM2 is 65.21 dBA. If there is an increase or decrease in the volume of a motorcycle, it will have a significant effect on noise. The second largest equation was obtained on the second day of the research at the third point from the Sound Level Meter 3 (SLM3) and the calculation of the equation is y = 0,01 – 6,074. The purpose of the above equation is that if there is an increase in the volume of a motorcycle, the noise on the SLM3 is 60.840 dBA. According to the findings, there was a reduction in the number of motorcycles during the Covid-19 pandemic, because schools were closed and students did not attend school.
Evaluation of Corporate Social Responsibility programs for local communities around mining companies in Kalimantan, Indonesia: environmental, economic, and social perspectives Akhmad Zamroni; Wahyu Endah Christiani Putri; Saurina Tua Sagala
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.195

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs for local communities around mining companies in Kalimantan, Indonesia, based on environmental, economic, and social perspectives. We create evaluation criteria consisting of; six on the environmental perspective, three on the economic perspective, and two on the social perspective. CSR reports are collected from the company website. Each company was given a score based on whether these evaluation criteria were present (1) or absent (0). The evaluation scores of the CSR mining companies programs’ in Kalimantan, Indonesia are high in considering cleaner production, waste reduction, material flow management, and recycling, committed to managing energy and water, developing infrastructures surrounding mining companies, has good corporate ethics, and encourages employees to volunteer for social causes and provides incentives for these activities; medium in committed to following all applicable laws and policies concerning environmental standards and policies, committed to conserving biodiversity, committed to managing sound and vibration from mining activities as well as protecting the air quality around the mining area, and enhancing self-employment options for local communities; low in taking long-term factors into accounts, such as global climate change and other environmental threats, and providing jobs opportunities for local communities. From the evaluations above, access to information, public participation, and transparency in discussing areas of corporate-community issues are all things that mining companies must improve. If there is a lack of congruence between aim, activity, and effect, civil society organizations should frequently criticize mining companies' CSR operations.
Analysis on strategic and environmental issues of remanufacturing in India Ajay Kumar Sinha
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.199

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Environmental awareness among masses has created tremendous pressure on government and corporates to preserve our natural resources. Globally, many companies have successfully initiated product recovery operations in their business plans. Remanufacturing is one of the highly profitable and sustainable product recovery options. Many Western countries successfully adopted remanufacturing as an alternate source of revenue generation model. But in India, it is still in nascent stage. In this research, we tried to identify the critical factors in the area of “Strategy & Environment” for the viability of remanufacturing business in India. For this, a questionnaire survey was conducted among Indian manufacturing companies and their responses were analyzed. The sample size of the study consists of 72 responses. Afterwards, the identified factors were ranked based on their criticality in initiating remanufacturing activity. The findings may help Indian government and manufacturing firms to frame proper strategy related to environmental aspect of remanufacturing operations in India.
Comparative analysis on perspectives of environmental and non-environmental NGOs on solid waste management in Jos metropolis, Nigeria Optimist Yohanna Habila
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 1 (2022): pp. 1-91 (April 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i1.207

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This study aimed to make comparative analysis of perspectives of environmental and non-environmental NGOs in Jos Metropolis on key solid waste issues with a view to provide relevant data that would hopefully help in facilitating collaboration between the state and NGOs as well as between NGOs and relevant local and international development partners. Using purposive approach, 115 NGOs in the study area were identified and given the same questionnaire. The study revealed that there are just as many NGOs working in solid waste management (SWM) as there are NGOs that are not (50% each) and there was a link between the NGO categories across all of the parameters considered in the study. It also demonstrated that NGOs' organizational viewpoint on the solid waste issues examined in the study is unaffected by their orientation or primary field of activity, and that registration as a non-environmental NGO is not a disincentive to intervening the area of environment, particularly SWM. It is recommended that the state government adopts an all-encompassing approach or framework that allows for active NGO participation including all relevant stakeholders in the SWM initiatives undertaken by the responsible government agency. Similarly, local and development partners with interest in environmental protection need to assist the NGOs by partnering with them through funding, technical support, and research among other things.
The effect of community mobility changes to air quality in Java-Bali during the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic Hening Tyas Subekti; Joko Christanto
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 3 (2022): pp 174-270 (December 2022)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/sustinerejes.v6i3.219

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Previous studies found a reduction in pollution levels when travel was banned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to identify the changes in community mobility and air quality, as well as to analyze the effect of community mobility changes on air quality during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used daily secondary data from Google Mobility Report and station data archive of Air Quality Monitoring System (AQMS) which records Air Pollutant Index Standard (ISPU). This study focused on the early phase of the pandemic (15th Feb – 15th June 2020) in six provinces in Java and Bali. This study used panel regression and GIS. The results show that there is 35-90% reduction in mobility and also some decreases in air quality pollutants. Furthermore, it was shown that there is a positive relationship between ISPU and mobility. Community mobility explains ISPU in Bali, the Special Region of Yogyakarta, the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, and East Java by 24%, 53%, 13%, 3.7%, 20%, and 39% respectively. Meanwhile, the combined influence of the six provinces is 18.8%. The variable that has a significant effect is the community mobility changes on transit stations. Every 1% increase in the transit station's mobility is capable to increase ISPU by 0.4.
Environmental analysis of mangrove ecosystems in the southern coast of Purwodadi Subdistrict, Purworejo Regency, Central Java Ika Feni Setiyaningrum; Etika Dyah Puspitasari
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): 92-173 (August 2022)
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The southern coast of Purwodadi Subdistrict, Purworejo Regency, Central Java, has a mangrove ecosystem which is a part of nature conservation area. Unfortunately, some of the mangrove areas have been converted into ponds by the local community. This study aims to examine the current condition of the mangrove ecosystem, especially following land conversion activities, in terms of physical and biotic aspects. The results of this study can later be used as evaluation material to determine the best approach in sustainably managing the mangrove ecosystem. The method used in this study was the transect line plot for vegetation observation and in situ measurements to obtain physical water data. Aerial photographs were used to determine the area of existing mangroves and the overall state of mangrove vegetation. Data analysis of this study used vegetation index calculations and compared them with the guidelines from the Minister of Environment and Forestry Decree No. 201/2004 and No. 51/2004. This study indicates that the mangrove ecosystem of Purwodadi Subdistrict is in the brackish stream mangroves zone, which is located along with the brackish water flow until the area where the water is almost fresh (barely salty). The dominant vegetations are Rhizophora mucronata and Nypa fruticans. Except for the dissolved oxygen (DO) parameter, the measurement of the physical elements of the waters fulfills the quality criteria. This is due to the presence of shrimp pond waste in the mangrove waters. The salinity level in this area has a value below 10%, unlike the salinity value found in mangrove waters in general.
The application of Life Cycle Assessment to achieve sustainable tourism: A literature review Nofriya Nofriya; Barti Setiani Muntalif; Benno Rahardyan
Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability Vol. 6 No. 2 (2022): 92-173 (August 2022)
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Increased development of tourism-related infrastructure to meet the needs of tourists visiting tourist destinations causes greater environmental problems such as greenhouse gas emissions, higher amount of waste, liquid waste as well as sanitation and aesthetics issues. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the environmental aspects of tourism activities using environmental performance indicators. The basic idea of the environmental performance evaluation framework is to identify and assess to facilitate continuous improvement and prevent further environmental degradation. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can apply to find tourism activities that have negatively impacted environmental sustainability. Determination of environmental impacts using LCA is a method that can thoroughly identify the stages in tourism activities that can generate environmental impacts. LCA can find the amount of carbon footprint generated by tourism activities, the sector that has the most impact on the environment and the best alternative to realize sustainable tourism.