Municipal Solid Waste Management [electronic resource] : Strategies and Technologies for Sustainable Solutions /

The way municipal solid waste is handled greatly determines its impact on the local as well as the global environment. New technologies have emerged for the treatment of waste, for the recovery of raw materials and energy, and for safe final disposal. The environmental performance of technologies, their social acceptance and their economic viability are key issues to be considered in sustainable waste management. This book provides an overview of current practices in waste management and a synthesis of new developments achieved through interdisciplinary discussions of recent research results.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ludwig, Christian. editor., Hellweg, Stefanie. editor., Stucki, Samuel. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2003
Subjects:Environment., Industrial engineering., Production engineering., Environmental management., Soil science., Soil conservation., Waste management., Air pollution., Materials science., Waste Management/Waste Technology., Characterization and Evaluation of Materials., Industrial and Production Engineering., Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution., Soil Science & Conservation., Environmental Management.,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55636-4
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