Categories: Waste & Recycling, Hazardous Waste

Environmental and economical assessment of sewage sludge compost application on soil and plants in a landfill

By CostBenefit on Sep 1, 2010 | In Land + Water, Asia, Academic Study/Journal Article, Waste & Recycling, Costs and Benefits, Wastewater

Abstract: Composting of sewage sludge is one of the most suitable solutions for managing and recycling such waste. With the aim to decrease ocean disposal and increase recycling, composting of sewage sludge and its application to reclaimed soil in landfi… more »

Charging for domestic waste in England: Combining environmental and equity considerations

By CostBenefit on Sep 1, 2010 | In U.K., Academic Study/Journal Article, Waste & Recycling, Contamination Cost, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: Waste reduction is generally environmentally preferable to recycling because it avoids the use of resources in the first place, rather than recycling them afterwards. It can also be cheaper in the long term, although bringing it about does invo… more »

Issues and options in waste management: A social cost–benefit analysis of waste-to-energy in the UK

By CostBenefit on Aug 16, 2010 | In Energy, Climate Change GHG Carbon CO2, U.K., Academic Study/Journal Article, Waste & Recycling, Regulatory Analysis, Contamination Cost, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Environmental Economics / Ecological Economics, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: The growing stream of municipal solid waste (MSW) requires a sustainable waste management strategy. At the same time, addressing climate change and security of energy supply concerns requires increased use of low-carbon and domestic sources of… more »

Recycling lead-based paint contaminated deconstructed masonry materials as aggregate for Portland cement concrete—A cost effective and environmental friendly approach

By CostBenefit on Aug 15, 2010 | In General, Real Estate Construction Housing, Academic Study/Journal Article, Hazardous Waste, Waste & Recycling, Contamination Cost, Savings, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: Four lead-based paint (LBP) contaminated deconstructed masonry materials (two types of concrete blocks and two types of clay bricks) were crushed and used to replace all natural aggregate in conventional concrete. To reduce cost, the crushed ma… more »

Cost optimization of a real-time GIS-based management system for hazardous waste transportation

By CostBenefit on Jul 28, 2010 | In Academic Study/Journal Article, Hazardous Waste, China, Regulatory Analysis, Computer Software/Database/Model, Costs and Benefits

Abstract: In this paper, the design and cost analysis of a real-time, geographical information system (GIS) based management system for hazardous waste transportation are described. The implementation of such a system can effectively prevent illegal dump… more »
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ... 96 >>