Essays about: "waste incineration"

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1. 6. The impact of green taxes on waste reduction – A case study of the impact of two Spanish taxes to support the transition to a Circular Economy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Lucía Cañas Rivera; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Green Taxes; Landfill; LRSC; Plastic; SMEs; Waste;

   Abstract : The current global waste problem presents significant challenges worldwide, and Spain is no different. Factors such as rapid urbanization, population growth, intensive agriculture, linear production models, and changing consumption patterns contribute to the upward trend in waste generation. READ MORE

3. 7. Analysing structures and attitudes towards sustainable waste management in the district of Morrumbene : A Minor Field Study in the district of Morrumbene, Mozambique

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Emma Lindvall; [2023]
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   Abstract : This bachelor thesis was executed as a Minor Field Study (MFS) in the district of Morrumbene in Mozambique. The project was partially financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency and was written during the spring semester of 2023 at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. READ MORE

4. 8. A Circular Solution for Plastic Waste Within Healthcare : A fully implementable solution for creating a circular end-of-life option for plastic waste using chemical recycling

   University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

   Author : Bharghav Ganesh; Iliass Temsamani; [2023]
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   Abstract : With a growing awareness of the environmental impacts associated with the disposal of healthcare plastic consumables through conventional end-of-life methods, such as landfilling and incineration, there is an increasing need to adopt more sustainable practices. This thesis explores the development of an alternative, circular economy-based solution to manage plastic waste generated by the healthcare sector, focusing on the identification of circular end-of-life strategies. READ MORE

5. 9. Analyzing Key Flows and Processes of Waste Management for Environmental Improvement in Chennai, India : A Minor Field Study with a Life Cycle and Socio-Technical Systems Perspective

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Märta Selander; [2023]
   Keywords : Waste management; India; Incineration; Composting; Dump yard; Global warming potential; GWP; socio-technical systems; Avfallshantering; Indien; Förbränning; Kompostering; Soptipp; Global uppvärmningspotential; GWP; socio-tekniska system;

   Abstract : Waste management (WM) is a prominent issue in the world’s most populated country, India. Lack of WM can have a negative impact on the environment through leachate contamination of water bodies and emissions of greenhouse gases. READ MORE

6. 10. Techno-economic analysis of a waste-to-energy system using innovative pyrolysis process

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Hannah Sofie Perrens; [2023]
   Keywords : Waste management; pyrolysis; heat and power generation; decentralized energy systems; waste-to-energy;

   Abstract : Waste management is of growing concern with increasing amount of municipal waste generation and the industry standards are becoming stricter due to climate goals and sustainable development. Waste-to-energy (WTE) systems in the form of waste incineration have been promoted as a low-carbon energy source, but nevertheless have high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. READ MORE