Waste to energy, indispensable cornerstone for circular economy : A mini-review

This mini-review aims at proving that waste-to-energy (WtE) is an essential cornerstone for circular economy (CE). Based on literature, the history of thermal waste treatment over the last 150 years is investigated, from open burning to WtE with resource recovery and final sink function. The results...

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Veröffentlicht in:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA. - 1991. - 43(2025), 1 vom: 29. Jan., Seite 26-38
1. Verfasser: Brunner, Paul H (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Morf, Leo S
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2025
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA
Schlagworte:Journal Article Review Sustainable waste management carbon capture circular economy energy recovery resource recovery safe final sink thermal recycling waste to energy
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