Optimizing the greenhouse gas emissions of waste transfer and transport : An integration of life cycle assessment and vehicle routing problem
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Waste management (New York, N.Y.). - 1999. - 189(2024) vom: 01. Sept., Seite 314-324 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2024
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Waste management (New York, N.Y.) |
| Schlagworte: | Journal Article Greenhouse gas emission Leachate treatment Life cycle assessment Route optimization Vehicle routing problem Waste transport Greenhouse Gases Air Pollutants Carbon Dioxide |
| Zusammenfassung: | Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This study presents a comprehensive analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with waste transfer and transport, incorporating derived leachate treatment-a factor often overlooked in existing research. Employing an integration model of life cycle assessment and a vehicle routing problem (VRP) methods, we evaluated the GHG reduction potential of waste transfer and transport system. Two Chinese counties with different topographies and demographics were selected, yielding 80 scenarios that factored in waste source separation as well as vehicle capacity, energy sources, and routes. The functional unit (FU) is transferring and transporting 1 tonne waste and treating derived leachate. The GHG emissions varied from 12 to 39 kg CO2 equivalent per FU. Waste source separation emerged as the most impactful mitigation strategy, not only for the studied system but for an integrated waste management system. Followings are the use of larger capacity vehicles and electrification of the vehicles. These insights are instrumental for policymakers and stakeholders in optimizing waste management systems to reduce GHG emissions |
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| Beschreibung: | Date Completed 13.09.2024 Date Revised 13.09.2024 published: Print-Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1879-2456 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.08.034 |