Sustainable organizations seek to improve the health of their customers, along with the well-being of our planet. Eco-friendly products like marble are free from toxic chemicals and gases that could reduce the air quality of your home. Choosing to decorate your home with marble is a wise investment for your mental, physical an…See more on aaltomarbleinlay
The Environmental Impact of Traditional Quarrying. Traditional marble quarrying can have a significant environmental impact. The process often involves: Deforestation and …
Acid rain and the dry deposition of acidic particles contribute to the corrosion of metals (such as bronze), the deterioration of paint, and dissolution of stone (such as marble and limestone). These effects significantly reduce the societal value of buildings, bridges, cars, and cultural objects (such as statues, monuments, and tombstones ...
Nighttime light (NTL) can provide valuable information about human activities. The temporal NTL variation has been previously explored, but the effect of environmental factors has not been fully considered. Here, this article focused on the environmental effect on NTL time series in China, using the visible infrared imaging radiometer suite (VIIRS) monthly products, …
Environmental effects of marble quarry operations in Burdur Lake Basin (Burdur-Turkey) Ozcelik M; Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management (2023) 10(3) 4517-4525. DOI: 10.15243/jdmlm.2023.103.4517. 1 Citations. Citations of this article. 8 Readers. Mendeley users who have this article in their library.
Akande JM, Lawal AI, Adeboye WA. Evaluation of the environmental effects of the abandoned quarries Strabag quarry at Ibadan, Nigeria and RCC quarry at Wasinmi, Ikire, Nigeria. ... Ogbonna NJ (2019) Investigation of environmental effect of stone quarrying activities on soil and water in Akpoha and Ishiagu communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria ...
Marble is a natural dimension stone that is widely used in building due to its resistance and esthetic qualities. Unfortunately, some concerns have arisen regarding its production process because quarrying and processing activities demand significant amounts of energy and greatly affect the environment. Further, performing an environmental analysis of a …
Specifically, it sought to examine the social effects of stone quarrying; to establish the effects of stone quarrying on the physical environment; to determine the level of awareness of environmental rules and regulations governing stone quarrying, an aspect that has been less explored and; to identify the measures put in place to mitigate the ...
Other environmental effects of the mining acti vities in the area incl ude noise from drilling and/or blasting of the rock f ormation, sound of gener ating sets, powering of the plants a nd the ...
Recovery of small rodents from open-pit marble mining: effects on communities, populations, and individuals. Nan WU, Nan WU. Engineering Research Center of Eco-environment in Three Gorges Reservoir Region, Ministry of Education, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Background: Today, Construction and Demolition Wastes (CDW) are undoubtedly the most studied materials in sustainable construction. Objective: This paper examines the effect of Recycled Marble ...
The "Environmental impacts of marble quarrying and processing" section briefly describes the marble life cycle and specifically illustrates the main environmental issues associated with the marble production process.
The environmental effects of waste marble and possibilities of utilization and waste minimization by using in the road layers. Proceeding of the fourth national marble symposium, Afyonkarahisar, December 2003. p. 371– 8 [in Turkish]. [2] …
The negative effect on the environment due to activities involved in har-nessing the minerals cannot be over emphasized. The environment has three ... Environmental Geochemistry of Igarra Marble ...
The quality of water is being deteriorating due to rapid increase in industrialization in recent times. The marble industry is the leading waste generating industry causing pollution of both ...
The application of marble powder as a resource will not only reduce the environmental effects of the marble use but also lead to the reduction in the use of other natural resources leading to sustainable development. ... Life cycle assessment to compare the environmental effect of partial replacement of sand and cement in concrete with normal ...
The same effect happens to the monuments because of it composed of marble and limestone, which react vigorously with acid. 22 Therefore acid rain is crucially affecting the environment. Considering acid rain effects, the concentration is more on oxides of sulfur rather than oxides of nitrogen.
2. Marble Saves Energy and Resources During Production. The environmental impact of marble is minimal compared to manufactured products. Preparing natural stone as a flooring material doesn't emit the same carbon as human-made materials. The Natural Stone Sustainability Standard enforces the healthy and eco-friendly production of marble.
The concentration of cadmium is associated with the mining of the marble rock and milling processes of the marble in the area. Other environmental effects of the mining activities in the area include noise from drilling and/or blasting of the …
Download Citation | Environmental pollution and its effect on water sources from marble quarries in western Turkey | Turkey is located in one of the oldest marble-producing areas in the world ...
Despite the environmental concerns raised by marble extraction, it is recognised as a viable raw material used in concrete production. The following section briefly discusses the applicability of marble dust in concrete production. ... For the best stabilising effect, 20% marble dust and 25% quarry dusts are the optimal proportions of marble ...
Are there ways to make marble production more sustainable? Publications published by the Chamber of Geological Engineers and authorized institutions guide how to minimize the environmental impact of natural stone …
Another key governance concern that was often brought up in the literature was that of illegal practices and their effect on environmental impact (Darwish et al., 2011; Koca and Kincal, 2004; Ozcelik, 2022; Stalin and Kumar, 2021; Tsolaki-Fiaka et al., 2018; Vandana et al., 2020b; Worku, 2017) which is a key cross over that should be considered ...
Environmental effects of quarry activities depend on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the excavation, the methods used to excavate the marble ...
Another important feature of marble quarries is the large amount of waste materials released during the quarrying process. ... Environmental effects of quarry activities depend on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the excavation, the methods used to excavate the marble, and the formation of the ...
Some will say that marble is the very definition of a sustainable building material. It comes, after all, straight from the earth and can be extracted from quarries all around the globe. "It's...
companies, assess critically the economic, environmental and social effects of the quarrying activities, identify and assess existing mitigating measures by quarry companies in the Wenchi Municipality, and provide policy recommendations on sustainable stone quarrying in the Wenchi
The marble industry is growing in Pakistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the largest producer of marble tiles in Pakistan. Marble production consumes a considerable amount of water during its life cycle stages and impacts various environmental compartments, such as air, water, and soil; therefore, this study aimed to quantify the environmental impacts, water …
The gorgeous stone material lasts for a long time— but it comes with plenty of energy and ecology dilemmas. ... "The environmental damage caused by excavating a quarry and accumulating ...
DOI: 10.1016/J.CONBUILDMAT.2008.09.007 Corpus ID: 136808831; Effect of waste marble dust content as filler on properties of self-compacting concrete @article{Topcu2009EffectOW, title={Effect of waste marble dust content as filler on properties of self-compacting concrete}, author={Ilker Bekir Topcu and Turhan Bilir and Tayfun Uygunoğlu}, …
Quarrying operations are among the most important stakeholders of this process. Environmental effects of quarry activities depend on the location of the site in the landscape, the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the excavation, the methods used to excavate the marble, and the formation of the geological structure.
Waste marble powder is an inert material acquired from the sawing and procession operations of marble stone.The physical properties of marble dust rely upon both adhered mortar quality and the amount of followed mortar [5, 7].Marble waste contains large amounts of calcium oxide (Cao) within the percentage of up to 28.63%, and little bits of ferric oxide (Fe 2 O 3) and …
Stone mining, particularly the extraction of granite, marble, limestone, and other natural stones, plays a significant role in the construction and manufacturing industries. However, the environmental impacts of stone mining are profound and multifaceted, affecting ecosystems, water quality, air quality, and local communities. Understanding these impacts is crucial for …
environmental impacts: Marble extraction processes require the use of many chemicals and energy, which can cause pollution of water, air and soil. This can lead to …
The articles in this special issue of BioScience highlight the cumulative effects of hydrological alterations associated with dam and reservoir development. Such information is critical for deciding whether, when, and where the next major hydrological project will be built; it can also warn us about impending environmental impacts.