This research is an overview of the sustainability and wood waste management practices of the construction industry with a focus on Cincinnati, Ohio. Waste reduction at the source and wood recycling are solutions to overfilling landfills and wasting construction materials, while also providing a best practice example for sustainable management within the construction industry. Interviews […]
A44-P:Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America
Mangrove Ecosystems: Their Value and Benefits in Central America Central America is known for being one of the most culturally and environmentally diverse regions in the world. The area also serves as a home for many mangrove forests. These plants are invaluable as they provide countless economic and environmental benefits. However, mangroves also face a […]
A03-T: Spatial Factors Enabling the Trafficking of Women and Children from and within the Philippines
Throughout my undergraduate career, I have concentrated on injustices and crises that predominantly impact women and children. Following my interests, I chose to research the spatial factors enabling human trafficking from and within the Philippines. In this research, I explore the spatial factors contributing to the ‘invisibility’ of trafficking that allows the industry to go […]