Waste Management World Articles, November 2011

Table of Contents

Features

Rising from the Waste to Energy Ashes

Resource efficiency, sustainable growth and climate protection are important challenges for European society.

Microwave Plasma Gasification Heats Up in the U.S.

With landfill sites reaching capacity around the world, more and more municipalities are incorporating waste to energy (WtE) technologies into their waste management plans.

Passing Planning Perils in Greater Manchester

It was in 2009 when a historical, landmark agreement was reached in the international waste management industry. In a bid to help divert 75% of its waste from landfill the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) signed a 'Recycling and Waste Management Contract' with Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited.

Fuel Cell Technology: Gasification Game Changer?

Traditionally, electrical power generation has relied on combustion. Fuel is burnt (oxidised) either producing heat to boil water for steam or directly expanding as gas, and generates enough pressure to move a piston or a turbine blade.

Optimising Plant Operation/Profitability

A rapidly changing waste market and strict environmental regulations make it necessary for waste to energy operators to run their thermal treatment plants in an increasingly flexible manner in terms of waste throughput, energy efficiency and load profile. Legal requirements for the emissions must nonetheless be kept while the economic returns must be maximised.

Low-Key Hybrid

Next month (January 2012) the Swedish division of waste and recycling contractor, Sita Suez will start a new contract in Solna, a pleasant residential town of 70,000 inhabitants, close to Stockholm.

A First for France

What do you think of when someone mentions 'The South of France'? Fine weather maybe? Fine food? The ideal location for an important meeting? Why not? After all, Cannes, home of the famous Film Festival is just down the coast.

Turning Trash into Cash in Ethiopia

According to statistics from the UN, the world's urban population has already increased from about 38% in 1975 to almost 50% in 2007 and will rise further to approximately 70% by 2050.

Microwave Ready Packaging

Laminated Packaging materials comprise of multiple layers of different materials - often aluminium and plastics - joined together to form a single sheet that combines the best properties of each layer.

Biowaste: Driving Fuels

The Green House Gas (GHG) reducing credentials of biofuels - particularly first generation biofuels produced from oil or grain crops - has been the subject of much debate.

Pipe Dreams in the U.S.

It's common knowledge, particularly in the waste industry, that harnessing Green House Gases (GHG) emitted by decomposing wastes in landfill not only reduces the environmental impact of landfills, but also helps reduce the risk of explosions and threats to human health.

Regulars

From the Editor

China Takes Charge

A 70% recycling target set by China should incentivise reprocessors around the world to increase recyclate quality.

ISWA Comments

Daegu: Full of Far Eastern Promise

The International Solid Waste Association held its World Congress in Daegu, Korea in October 2011. The location is at the heart of the world's most dynamic region for economic growth.

News

New UK association to help partner recycling and reprocessing sectors

A new member-based association launched in the UK to represent the recycling and reprocessing industries has set out to provide a more secure source of materials to help the country's manufacturing sector.

ISWA information

ISWA Annual Congress 2011 in Daegu, Korea

From 17 to 20 October we had an outstanding ISWA Annual Congress in Daegu, Korea. More than 600 participants from 57 countries attended the event themed "Waste to Green: Waste Management for Low Carbon & and Green Growth Society".

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