Municipal solid waste generation, composition, and management: the world scenario
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is the abridgment of the waste generated from domestic,
commercial, and construction activities by natural persons that is collected and treated by …
commercial, and construction activities by natural persons that is collected and treated by …
Wastes and biomass materials as sustainable-renewable energy resources for Jordan
An assessment of biomass resources potential in Jordan for power/heat generation and
biogas production is presented in this paper. The investigation is based on five crucial …
biogas production is presented in this paper. The investigation is based on five crucial …
Solid waste characterization, quantification and management practices in developing countries. A case study: Nablus district–Palestine
IA Al-Khatib, M Monou, ASFA Zahra… - Journal of environmental …, 2010 - Elsevier
Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the most challenging issues faced by developing
countries that suffer from serious pollution problems caused by the generation of large waste …
countries that suffer from serious pollution problems caused by the generation of large waste …
Municipal solid waste management in Rasht City, Iran
Pollution and health risks generated by improper solid waste management are important
issues concerning environmental management in developing countries. In most cities, the …
issues concerning environmental management in developing countries. In most cities, the …
Performance and its determinants in the Portuguese municipal solid waste utilities
The unprecedented population increase brings several consequences to the environment,
including the rise of urbanization levels and municipal solid waste (MSW) production–one …
including the rise of urbanization levels and municipal solid waste (MSW) production–one …
Decentralized energy from portable biogas digesters using domestic kitchen waste: A review
Anaerobic digestion is one of the main waste-to-energy technologies in reducing the volume
of biodegradable waste into energy-rich biogas. Recent studies have revealed that kitchen …
of biodegradable waste into energy-rich biogas. Recent studies have revealed that kitchen …
Scavengers and their role in the recycling of waste in Southwestern Lahore
M Asim, SA Batool, MN Chaudhry - Resources, conservation and recycling, 2012 - Elsevier
This study deals with the scavengers and their role in the recycling of waste in Southern
Lahore. Data was gathered from 325 different scavengers, junkshops and middlemen …
Lahore. Data was gathered from 325 different scavengers, junkshops and middlemen …
Availability and the possibility of employing wastes and biomass materials energy in Jordan
The state of Jordan's energy independence is critical, with the country relying almost entirely
on imported oil and gas. Consequently, energy availability is considered to be the most …
on imported oil and gas. Consequently, energy availability is considered to be the most …
Municipal solid waste generation in growing urban areas in Africa: current practices and relation to socioeconomic factors in Jimma, Ethiopia
T Getahun, E Mengistie, A Haddis, F Wasie… - Environmental …, 2012 - Springer
As one of cities in the developing countries, a rapid population growth and industrial
activities pose many environmental challenges for Jimma city, Ethiopia. One aspect of urban …
activities pose many environmental challenges for Jimma city, Ethiopia. One aspect of urban …
Using multi-criteria decision analysis to select waste to energy technology for a mega city: The case of Moscow
A Kurbatova, HA Abu-Qdais - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
In a mega city like Moscow, both municipal solid waste management and energy systems
are managed in an unsustainable way. Therefore, utilizing the municipal solid waste to …
are managed in an unsustainable way. Therefore, utilizing the municipal solid waste to …