Browsing by Collaborator "Environmental Solutions Research Centre (Unitec, Te Pūkenga)"
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Assessing the impact of mechanical ventilation on indoor air quality in homes in subtropical New Zealand
(2022-12)Introduction Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) PPV characteristics Humidity & molds Method - design, recruitment Mould & IAQ, questionnaire Results - temperature and RH, satisfaction Results sample - Hamilton, PM, ... -
Determining the feasibility of a circular economy for plastic waste from the construction sector in New Zealand
(IOP Publishing, 2022-12-22)By 2012, the annual quantity of C&D waste produced by 40 countries had reached three billion tonnes, contributing 10-50% to total municipal solid waste around the world. Recent data from Australia and New Zealand estimated ... -
Environmental exposure to asbestos: Assessing and managing risks for New Zealand
(2023-03-01)Asbestos related sisease: a global picture Mesothelioma Mesothelioma trends - global Exposure pathways - occupational Changing risk Exposure pathways – other routes Raising awareness MSAA Trust Leonie's ... -
Quantifying and managing plastic waste generated from building construction in Auckland, New Zealand
(SAGE Publications, 2022-05-14)Each year, construction and demolition (C&D) waste contributes at least 25,000tonnes to the total amount of plastic landfilled in Auckland, New Zealand. The growing use of plastic in the packaging of building materials, ... -
Zero waste initiative for plastics generated from a new build residential construction site
(2022-12-08)In Auckland, 50% of the total waste stream is derived from construction and demolition waste, estimated at 568,935 tonnes in 2019. In comparison to other countries, the plastic proportion of NZ construction and demolition ...
