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Comparing Energy Use and Environmental Impacts of Recycling and Waste Incineration.

Authors :
Tyskeng, Sara
Finnveden, Göran
Source :
Journal of Environmental Engineering. Aug2010, Vol. 136 Issue 8, p744-748. 5p. 3 Diagrams.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents a study conducted to compare energy use and environmental impacts of waste incineration and recycling. It states that the study drawn from the studies regarding the impact of waste management options and it is based on several Life-cycle assessments (LCA) for waste systems. The study discusses several materials including plastic, metal, and paper. It concludes that the recycling leads to reduce energy use in comparison to energy extraction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07339372
Volume :
136
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Environmental Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
52235769
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0000206