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Some of the more recent studies of environmental benefits of waste prevention, recycling and composting versus incinerator and landfill approaches include: Comparative LCAs for Curbside Recycling Versus Either Landfilling or Incineration with Energy Recovery (12 pp) Jeffrey Morris The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment Volume 10, Number 4 / July 2005 Abstract available free online at: <http://www.springerlink.com/content/m423181w2hh036n4/> http://www.springerlink.com/content/m423181w2hh036n4/ A recent Biocycle article, which can be read with a subscription online at <http://www.jgpress.com/archives/2006_08.html> http://www.jgpress.com/archives/2006_08.html SOURCE SEPARATION, COMPOSTING A WIN FOR GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION (THE NETHERLANDS) R.J. Saft and W. Elsinga, BioCycle August 2006, Vol. 47, No. 8, p. 50 Dutch waste experts use a life cycle analysis - Eco-Indicator 99 - showing gains for the environment when source separating and composting kitchen and garden waste versus incineration. Friends of the Earth UK report: "A changing climate for energy from waste" (March 2006) available at <http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_incineration_claims_0205 2006.html> http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_incineration_claims_02052 006.html Best wishes, Monica Wilson GAIA _____ From: GreenYes@no.address [mailto:GreenYes@no.address] On Behalf Of David Biddle Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 1:57 PM To: LWheeler45@no.address; GreenYes@no.address Subject: [GreenYes] Re: Journal of Solid Waste Technology Management recycle of MSW starts here Not sure how anyone can respond to studies done in 1996 today. Energy prices, technology and systems changes, growing public awareness of environmental problems, you name it. We're living here in the future. If any debate needs to be had in this field, it's why there isn't more funding for real research and and data gathering and less rhetoric-on all sides! David Biddle Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council on 9/22/06 7:33 PM, LWheeler45@no.address at LWheeler45@no.address wrote: Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 1996, 23(4), 219-225 (Eng.) The author addresses the issue of improving the economics of recycling from the curb to a materials recovery facility (MRF). The shortcomings of recycling technology are examined and suggestions are made to reduce recyclable materials collection costs. They include: adoption of the "wet/dry" system to separate organic garbage and inorganic recyclables; design and standardization of an automated collection vehicle that can separate light and heavy recyclable materials; a single discharge point for the automated collection vehicle to the MRF; and conveyor systems to route loads deposited into different process trains. The article also discusses the design aspects of mechanical integration of the MRF with the automated collection vehicles. Public Perception of Strategies for Increasing Participation in Recycling Programs Nyamwange M. The Journal of Environmental Education 1996, 27(4), 19-22 (Eng.) The question of how to increase public participation in recycling programs to reduce economic and environmental costs of municipal solid waste is addressed. A random survey conducted in Jersey City, New Jersey, asked households what would induce full participation of the residents in the community. Questions included: reasons for not recycling, channels of awareness for recycling programs, potential sites for recycling containers, and changes that may increase recycling participation. The survey indicated that public information campaigns emphasizing the advantages of recycling ranked first among the top four changes needed to stimulate participation. -- David Biddle, Executive Director <http://www.blueolives.blogspot.com> <http://www.blueolives.blogspot.com> Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council P.O. Box 4037 Philadelphia, PA 19118 215-247-3090 (desk) 215-432-8225 (cell) <http://www.gpcrc.com> Read In Business magazine to learn about sustainable businesses in communities across North America! Go to: <http://www.jgpress.com/inbusine.htm> <http://www.jgpress.com/inbusine.htm> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "GreenYes" group. To post to this group, send email to GreenYes@no.address To unsubscribe from this group, send email to GreenYes-unsubscribe@no.address For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/GreenYes -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~--- |
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