Managing municipal solid waste : a review of achievements in 32 European countries
Author: European Environment Agency
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9789292133559
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Municipal Solid Waste Management
Author: Hosam El-Din Saleh
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2019-07-24
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 1789238315
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRapid population growth, high standards of living, and technological development are constantly increasing the diversity and quantity of solid waste. The production of solid municipal waste associated with the high proportion of organic waste and its improper disposal lead to considerable environmental pollution due to the emission of greenhouse gases such as methane, carbon dioxide, etc. In such a challenging environment, municipal authorities need to develop more effective solutions to manage the growing urban solid waste. Most of the municipal solid waste mainly constitutes degradable materials, which represent a significant role in greenhouse gas emissions in urban localities. Integrated solid waste management approaches must be developed and improved to manage the increasing organic fractions of municipal solid waste, which helps to reduce greenhouse emissions with potential economic benefits. A sustainable management of municipal solid waste systems constitutes a promising and attractive trend to study current consumption behaviors responsible for waste generation, and to protect the global ecosystem. This book presents the management of municipal of solid waste, including recycling and landfill technologies. Moreover, composition and types of waste will be investigated. As a result, the most appropriate and feasible scenarios for the management of municipal solid waste are presented to provide the respected readership with the scientific background for sustainable development in these processes, which are increasingly supported by innovative methodologies for holistic assessment of process sustainability.
Handbook on Characterization of Biomass, Biowaste and Related By-products
Author: Ange Nzihou
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-02-17
Total Pages: 1394
ISBN-13: 3030350207
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides authoritative information, techniques and data necessary for the appropriate understanding of biomass and biowaste (understood as contaminated biomass) composition and behaviour while processed in various conditions and technologies. Numerous techniques for characterizing biomass, biowaste and by-product streams exist in literature. However, there lacks a reference book where these techniques are gathered in a single book, although such information is in increasingly high demand. This handbook provides a wealth of characterization methods, protocols, standards, databases and references relevant to various biomass, biowaste materials and by-products. It specifically addresses sampling and preconditioning methods, extraction techniques of elements and molecules, as well as biochemical, mechanical and thermal characterization methods. Furthermore, advanced and innovative methods under development are highlighted. The characterization will allow the analysis, identification and quantification of molecules and species including biomass feedstocks and related conversion products. The characterization will also provide insight into physical, mechanical and thermal properties of biomass and biowaste as well as the resulting by-products.
Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World
Author: Pardeep Singh
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2022-12-08
Total Pages: 872
ISBN-13: 0323904645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWaste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World provides a unique perspective on the state of waste management and resource recycling in the developing world, offering practical solutions based on innovative tools and technologies, along with examples and case studies. The book is organized by waste type, including electronic, industrial and biomedical/hazardous, with each section covering advanced techniques, such as remote sensing and GIS, as well as socioeconomic factors, transnational transport and policy implications. Waste managers, environmental scientists, sustainability practitioners, and engineers will find this a valuable resource for addressing the challenges of waste management in the developing world. There is high potential for waste management to produce energy and value-added products. Sustainable waste management based on a circular economy not only improves sanitation, it also provides economic and environmental benefits. In addition to waste minimization, waste-to-economy and waste-to-energy have become integral parts of waste management practices. A proper waste management strategy not only leads to reduction in environmental pollution but also moves toward generating sufficient energy for improving environmental sustainability in coming decades. - Presents case studies in every section to illustrate practical applications across the globe - Includes lessons learned from developed regions that can be applied to developing regions - Organized by type of waste, with consistent coverage in each section to promote ease of navigation
Waste Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2019-12-06
Total Pages: 1680
ISBN-13: 1799812111
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the world’s population continues to grow and economic conditions continue to improve, more solid and liquid waste is being generated by society. Improper disposal methods can not only lead to harmful environmental impacts but can also negatively affect human health. To prevent further harm to the world’s ecosystems, there is a dire need for sustainable waste management practices that will safeguard the environment for future generations. Waste Management: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source that examines the management of different types of wastes and provides relevant theoretical frameworks about new waste management technologies for the control of air, water, and soil pollution. Highlighting a range of topics such as contaminant removal, landfill treatment, and recycling, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for environmental engineers, waste authorities, solid waste management companies, landfill operators, legislators, environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and students.
Proceedings of IAC 2019 in Budapest
Author: Group of authors
Publisher: Czech Institute of Academic Education z.s.
Published: 2019-03-13
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 8088203104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInternational Academic Conference on Teaching, Learning and E-learning and International Academic Conference on Management, Economics and Marketing and International Academic Conference on Transport, Logistics, Tourism and Sport Science Budapest, Hungary 2019 (IAC-TLEl + IAC-MEM + IAC-TLTS), March 15 - 16, 2019
Handbook of Research on Sustainable Consumption
Author: Lucia A. Reisch
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 2015-02-27
Total Pages: 481
ISBN-13: 1783471271
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis Handbook compiles the state of the art of current research on sustainable consumption from the world�s leading experts in the field. The implementation of sustainable consumption presents one of the greatest challenges and opportunities we are fac
Environmental Economics and Sustainability
Author: Brian Chi-ang Lin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2017-04-24
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 1119328209
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnvironmental Economics and Sustainability presents a collection of peer-reviewed research articles contributed by international experts that reveal the current state of our knowledge in the field of environmental economics. Presents the latest research results on a plethora of issues relating to environmental economics and sustainability Features original contributions from top experts in the field from around the world Addresses several of the contemporary challenges of sustainability while infusing new energy into the field of environmental economics Covers myriad topics relating to environmental economics and sustainability including climate change, air pollution, CO2 emissions, recycling, and the international environmental agreement
OECD Territorial Reviews: Valle de México, Mexico
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2015-10-15
Total Pages: 305
ISBN-13: 9264245170
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis review finds that while Mexico has taken important steps in addressing the urban challenges in the Valle de México, Mexico’s largest metropolitan area, there is a need for major metropolitan governance reform.
Household Waste Management
Author: Marianna Gilli
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2018-08-25
Total Pages: 89
ISBN-13: 3319978101
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book surveys existing literature from both waste management and behavioural sciences to offer a complete overview of how economic agents relate to a central matter in the policy making agenda: that of waste prevention and recycling. Environmental behavioural economics is a growing field of research, yet investigation in this area concentrates mostly on energy savings or pollution reduction. The authors highlight the importance of the role of waste management, analysing the effect of monetary and non-monetary incentives and motivations, and explores the complex interplay between motivations, recycling, minimisation and waste policies to affect consumer behaviour. This book will be of interest to researchers and policy-makers in the fields of waste management and environmental economics.
