Solid Waste As A Renewable Resource Mathodologies (Hb 2016) Hardcover

This book, which includes several freely available chapters, addresses some of the most pressing global issues of the 21st century: how to lessen climate change, meet rising energy needs without fossil fuels, and handle the increasing amounts of solid waste produced by cities worldwide. It proposes a compelling solution to all three: treating solid waste as a renewable resource. Aimed at a broad audience, including engineers, academics, and decision-makers in both government and business, this book compiles research on various technologies and approaches. The editors, two leading researchers in the field, have carefully selected foundational articles and included chapters focusing on different waste management methods: anaerobic digestion, composting, pyrolysis and chemical upgrading, incineration and carbonization, and gasification. The research presented comes from around the globe, highlighting potential international solutions to these global challenges and outlining crucial directions for future research in this vital area of study.