This research provides the first assessment of the leachate impact on water sources near the newly installed Landfill and Recovery Center (LRC) in Tangier, Morocco, which has been operational since the beginning of 2021. The investigation involved the analysis of microbiological and chemical...

The valorization of biomasses as a source of second generation biofuels is one of the future projects. The valorization, of seeds and shells of cistus ladaniferus as a source of biofuel by the thermal way, pyrolysis in fixed bed under the optimal conditions of temperature and heating speed present very encouraging results. The characterization of the liquid obtained by different analytical methods such as XPS, Elemental Analysis, FTIR, enriches the study. The calorific values of the two bio-oils of seeds and their shells obtained by pyrolysis at 450°C with a heating rate of 21°C min⁻¹ and 40°C min⁻¹ are of the order of 37.05 and 37.93 respectively. This work consisted in valorizing one of the forest rejects, in this case the seeds of cistus ladaniferus which are shrubs generally distributed in the Mediterranean ecosystem, by transforming its oil into biofuel (biodiesel). The fixed bed pyrolysis of these rejects also has the advantage of having a low environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.

Globularia alypum L. (Plantaginaceae) is widespread in the Mediterranean region and traditionally used against diabetes, digestive disorders, infections, and skin problems. This review summarizes its botanical features, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological effects, and toxicological profile. Relevant studies published between 1991 and 2024 were retrieved from Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and other relevant databases using targeted keywords in English and French. Extracts of G. alypum have shown significant antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, nephroprotective, and wound-healing activities in vitro and in vivo, which were largely attributed to its diverse secondary metabolites such as phenolics, flavonoids, and iridoids. Toxicological studies indicate generally low risk at tested doses. However, further research is needed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying these activities, validate its efficacy through clinical trials, and evaluate long-term safety, thereby bridging traditional knowledge with modern pharmacological evidence.