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11. Waste Management Emissions

Author : Sinan Küfeoğlu

Published in: Net Zero: Decarbonizing the Global Economies

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Abstract

Waste management has evolved from rudimentary disposal methods to sophisticated techniques aimed at sustainability and environmental protection. The chapter highlights the critical role of waste management in addressing climate change, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices such as recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy technologies. It also explores the historical context, current challenges, and future trends in waste management, underscoring the importance of a circular economy and the significant contributions of various stakeholders in achieving sustainable waste management goals. The chapter provides a detailed analysis of different waste streams, disposal methods, and their environmental impacts, offering insights into how effective waste management can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a sustainable future.

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Footnotes
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7 Companies Revolutionizing Sustainability—Plug & Play Tech Center; The Top Sustainable Manufacturing Companies—Valuer; The 10 most innovative companies in energy and sustainability of 2023—Fast Company; Top 41 Innovative Waste Management Companies in the World—Omdena
For reference, you may click on the hyperlinks on the company names in Table 11.2.
 
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Metadata
Title
Waste Management Emissions
Author
Sinan Küfeoğlu
Copyright Year
2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-70322-5_11

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