06-10-2014, 05:17 AM
Waste and Climate Change - The contribution of Waste Management to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
written by Hermann Koller
Abstract
Climate change is one of the major problems being faced by the world. Time has come for the policy- makers to promote the mitigation potential from the waste sector. Local solutions can be encouraged. Proper waste
management can contribute to green house gas mitigation. Some important waste management steps arecollection and transportation, recycling, waste to energy, biological treatment, landfill. Upto 20% of the EU-CO - 2 emission-reduction can be achieved through proper waste management system.
Introduction
Climate change is one of the most important global environmental issues facing our planet. A portfolio of mitigation solutions has to be implemented to meet the goals set. The waste sector must be part of this portfolio and can deliver significant greenhouse gas savings.
It is important for policy makers at the national and international levels to
recognize and promote the mitigation potential from the waste sector, encouraging local solutions which help to address this global problem.
The waste sector offers a portfolio of proven, practical and cost effective
technologies which can contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation. When adapted and deployed according to local conditions and needs, they can help secure significant global greenhouse emission savings.
Even though a certain waste management standard has been implemented,
further optimisation measures can contribute to substantial improvements and
reduction of greenhouse gases – here are some examples on different issues.
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IDM Institute of Development Management
written by Hermann Koller
Abstract
Climate change is one of the major problems being faced by the world. Time has come for the policy- makers to promote the mitigation potential from the waste sector. Local solutions can be encouraged. Proper waste
management can contribute to green house gas mitigation. Some important waste management steps arecollection and transportation, recycling, waste to energy, biological treatment, landfill. Upto 20% of the EU-CO - 2 emission-reduction can be achieved through proper waste management system.
Introduction
Climate change is one of the most important global environmental issues facing our planet. A portfolio of mitigation solutions has to be implemented to meet the goals set. The waste sector must be part of this portfolio and can deliver significant greenhouse gas savings.
It is important for policy makers at the national and international levels to
recognize and promote the mitigation potential from the waste sector, encouraging local solutions which help to address this global problem.
The waste sector offers a portfolio of proven, practical and cost effective
technologies which can contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation. When adapted and deployed according to local conditions and needs, they can help secure significant global greenhouse emission savings.
Even though a certain waste management standard has been implemented,
further optimisation measures can contribute to substantial improvements and
reduction of greenhouse gases – here are some examples on different issues.
Read & download full journal ...
IDM Institute of Development Management