Ebook: Solid waste management : policy and planning for a sustainable society
Author: Rada Elena Cristina
- Year: 2016
- Publisher: Apple Academic Press
- Language: English
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"This compendium volume contains the most current technical and economic analyses of emerging waste disposal strategies. The editor, a well-respected researcher in this field, has selected articles that will be valuable to readers who range from engineers and academics to decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. She has included these topics: high-efficiency selective collection; ecological footprintRead more...
Abstract: "This compendium volume contains the most current technical and economic analyses of emerging waste disposal strategies. The editor, a well-respected researcher in this field, has selected articles that will be valuable to readers who range from engineers and academics to decision-makers in both the public and private sectors. She has included these topics: high-efficiency selective collection; ecological footprint of consumer goods; bioremediation; valorization methodologies; zero waste approaches. Several international case studies give practical applications and examples of the various technologies and approaches. A final section discusses policy planning for the future."