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Analysis of hybrid waste-to-energy for medium-sized cities
(2013-06-15)
Urban centers have a huge demand for electricity and the growing problem of the solid waste management generated by their population, a relevant social and administrative problem. The correct disposal of the municipal solid ...
Comparative analysis of waste-to-energy alternatives for a low-capacity power plant in Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2018-03-01)
The Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy has been implemented with some difficulty, especially in convincing the different actors of society about the importance of conscious awareness among every citizen and businesses ...
Influencia de la separación de residuos sólidos urbanos para reciclaje en el proceso de incineración con generación de energía
(2009-06-29)
This work analyses the recuperation of the energy of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) through the incineration process. It considers the up to date tendency of segregation (separation) of plastic, paper and cardboard, glass and ...
Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2007-12-01)
The urban solid waste of the city of Indaiatuba (pop. 175 000), located in the state of São Paulo, was characterized, focusing on the recycling potential. For this purpose, collected waste was subdivided into 27 items, ...
Recycling potential of urban solid waste destined for sanitary landfills: the case of Indaiatuba, SP, Brazil
(Sage Publications Ltd, 2014)
Critical analysis of the regulations regarding the disposal of medication waste
(UNIV SAO PAULO, CONJUNTO QUIMICASSAO PAULO, 2012)
Expired or unused medication at people's homes is normally disposed of in normal garbage, sewage system or, in certain cases, returned to the public health system. There is still no specific legislation regarding this ...