A large number of methods and approaches that can be used for supporting waste
management decisions at different levels in society have been developed. In this paper an …

The purpose of this paper is to review the types of models that are currently being used in
the area of municipal waste management and to highlight some major shortcomings of these …

Background, aim, and scope Life-cycle thinking and life-cycle approaches are concepts that
are getting increased attention worldwide and in particular in EU Policies related to …

Assessment methods are common tools to support decisions regarding waste management.
The objective of this review article is to provide guidance for the selection of appropriate …

In assessments of the environmental impacts of waste management, life-cycle assessment
(LCA) helps expanding the perspective beyond the waste management system. This is …

A new model has been developed for evaluating the overall resource consumption and
environmental impacts of municipal solid waste management systems by the use of life cycle …

Background, aim, and scope Many recent studies on waste management have described in
detail the potential impacts of recycling and final treatment of municipal waste. In public …

Goal This research aims to assess the environmental effects of integrated strategies in a
municipal waste management system. In particular, analysis is focused on a waste stream in …

The increase in waste generation worldwide demands complex waste management
strategies to comply with stricter legislation frameworks and environmental targets. Life cycle …

Solid waste management is a significant issue for sustainable development that involves the
technical, socioeconomic, legal, ecological, political, and even cultural components. For this …