Energy and emissions benefits of renewable energy derived from municipal solid waste: Analysis of a low carbon scenario in Malaysia

ST Tan, H Hashim, JS Lim, WS Ho, CT Lee, J Yan - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Ineffective waste management that involves dumping of waste in landfills may degrade
valuable land resources and emit methane gas (CH 4), a more potent greenhouse gas than …

[HTML][HTML] Estimation of power generation from municipal solid wastes: A case Study of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria

RA Ibikunle, IF Titiladunayo, BO Akinnuli, SO Dahunsi… - Energy Reports, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, attempt was made to estimate the quantity of municipal solid waste (MSW)
generated per annum, the generation rate in kg/capita/day as well as the quantity and the …

Harnessing energy from the waste produced in Bangladesh: evaluating potential technologies

K Mostakim, MA Arefin, MT Islam, KM Shifullah… - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
With the increasing trend of the urban population in Bangladesh, waste generation is also
increasing. With 70% organic solid waste, the urban areas generate 23,688 tonnes of waste …

Optimization of municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal in Saudi Arabia

A Demirbas, RH Alamoudı, W Ahmad… - Energy sources, Part A …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Municipal solid waste (MSW) mainly comprises organics, paper, glass, plastics, metals,
wood, etc. Rapid industrialization, high population growth rate, and fast urbanization have …

A sustainable model for municipal solid waste system considering global warming potential impact: A case study

EA Saadatlu, F Barzinpour, S Yaghoubi - Computers & Industrial …, 2022 - Elsevier
Economic development and rising urbanization rates have generated large amounts of
municipal solid waste (MSW). Also, over the past few decades, inefficient waste …

Optimization of waste to energy routes through biochemical and thermochemical treatment options of municipal solid waste in Hyderabad, Pakistan

MS Korai, RB Mahar, MA Uqaili - Energy Conversion and Management, 2016 - Elsevier
Improper disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) has created many environmental
problems in Pakistan and the country is facing energy shortages as well. The present study …

Eco-efficiency for greenhouse gas emissions mitigation of municipal solid waste management: A case study of Tianjin, China

W Zhao, G Huppes, E Van der Voet - Waste management, 2011 - Elsevier
The issue of municipal solid waste (MSW) management has been highlighted in China due
to the continually increasing MSW volumes being generated and the limited capacity of …

System analysis of municipal solid waste management in Chandigarh and minimization practices for cleaner emissions

K Ravindra, K Kaur, S Mor - Journal of Cleaner production, 2015 - Elsevier
Rapid urbanization and population growth makes efficient management of municipal solid
waste (MSW) a challenge to municipal authorities. Considering this, the current study …

Evaluation of greenhouse gas emissions for several municipal solid waste management strategies

YC Chen, SL Lo - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016 - Elsevier
Burgeoning of municipal solid waste treatment issues and concerns on climate change have
drawn massive attention. The Taiwanese Government is taking a concerted effort to …

A multi-objective model to optimize country-scale municipal solid waste management with economic and environmental objectives: A case study in Malaysia

JK Ooi, KS Woon, H Hashim - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
Municipal solid waste (MSW) is a universal issue affecting all countries. In Malaysia, almost
90% of the MSW is disposed of in open landfills with no energy recovery system. Due to the …