Mining is key to economic growth, but historical mining techniques and the absence of periodic mined-land reclamation, remediation, and restoration have led to significant environmental and human health hazards. New mining methods continue to have major waste impacts that must be addressed...

This chapter considers environmental impacts of mobile and wireless computing technology which appears to be a threat to its consistent growth. Consequences of this challenge include energy-intensive production processes, e-waste, and carbon footprints of devices and networks. Hardware...

There is a growing awareness among individuals and organisations, both national and international, of the risks and consequences of actions conducted by society and surrounding sectors. Consequently, the necessity to regulate activities deemed polluting or unsustainable is becoming an...

This study develops a conceptual framework to assess sustainable mobility system design, addressing methodological gaps in the analysis of non-deterministic system behaviour. Using the Analysis-Projection-Synthesis (APS) approach in conjunction with the Vester Sensitivity Model, the system is...

Sustainable niche tourism represents a distinctive area of study that encompasses the principles of conscious and culturally immersive travel. This chapter examines the interrelationship between niche tourism and strategic marketing, with a particular focus on the shift towards ethical and...

The aviation industry faces significant sustainability challenges. Efforts aim to reduce carbon emissions, conserve natural resources, and increase societal benefits by balancing environmental and operational efficiency. Personnel play a critical role in implementing sustainability through...