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Type of the Solution
Infrastructure, Technology
Affected Sector
Waste Management, Energy
Description of the solution
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants are facilities that burn municipal solid waste (MSW) to generate electricity or heat. This process reduces landfill waste volume and diverts it from landfills. The generated electricity can be fed into the power grid, while heat can be used for district heating systems.
Socio-economic effects
Reduced landfill waste volume, energy generation from waste, potential economic benefits through job creation and energy sales, potential environmental concerns around air emissions and ash disposal
Type of Measure
1. active measures (direct measures for reduction of air pollution)
Type of sub-measure
5. (none)
Who led the solution
Private sector
Timescale of implementation
Long-term (5 and above)
Other Notes
Public or Private Sector lead the solution (depending on ownership and operation model). The effectiveness and environmental impact of WtE plants depend on factors like waste pre-processing, emission control technologies, and overall waste management strategy.
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=55900
https://waste-management-world.com/resource-use/the-state-of-waste-to-energy-in-the-us/
https://biosphereplastic.com/landfill-gas-to-energy/waste-to-energy-facilities-provide-significant-economic-benefits
https://www.epa.gov/smm/energy-recovery-combustion-municipal-solid-waste-msw
https://www.iswa.org/energy-recovery/?v=fbe46383db39
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11Sustainable cities and communities
12Responsible consumption and production
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