Waste management
| Advanced paper recycling |
Recycling is a process which reconsiders the current life cycle of creating products and materials and associated process and final waste. Specifically, paper recycling is the process of... |
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| Aerobic biological treatment (Composting) |
Many developed and developing countries practice composting and ... |
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| Anaerobic biological treatment (Anaerobic digestion) |
Many developed and developing countries practice composting and... |
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| Bioplastics |
Bioplastics have much in common with conventional plastics. Two main characteristics separates Bioplastics from conventional plastics: 1) The use of renewable biomass materials in the manufacture... |
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| Biorefinery |
With the surge in bio-based activities around the globe, a new concept called bio-refining starts to emerge. IEA Bioenergy ... |
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| Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste for District Heat or Electricity |
Municipal solid waste (MSW) refers to the stream of garbage collected through community sanitation services. Such waste can consist of a variety of materials, including both renewable energy... |
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| Increased glass recycling |
Over half of the energy consumption of the glass industry is used for melting in order to form the glass. Adding recycled glass to the raw materials reduces energy use and CO2 emissions... |
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| Methane Capture at Landfills for Electricity and Heat |
Under the anaerobic (oxygen free) conditions of landfill sites, organic waste is broken down by micro-organisms, leading to the formation of landfill gas (LFG). LFG is a gaseous mixture which... |
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| Recycling of Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE) |
According to the EC (19 November, 2008) “waste means any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.” Recycling materials and products – that are considered... |
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| Waste management: increased recycling of products, components and materials |
According to the EC (19 November, 2008) “waste means any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard.” Recycling materials and products – that are considered... |
