The Environmental Impact of Waste Incineration: A Balanced Perspective
Introduction
The management of waste has been a longstanding problem for centuries, with a growing threat to public health and environmental sustainability. The increasing availability of technologies such as landfilling and waste-to-energy incineration has driven the pursuit for efficient disposal methods. One such solution is waste incineration, also referred to as waste-to-energy (WtE), which utilizes the calorific value of waste to produce energy.
Energy Recovery and WtE Production
In some countries, waste-to-energy incineration facilities represent a reliable source of supplementary energy and heat supply to the industry. Energy consumption is not only high energy-intensive operations but also significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil-fuel dependent generators. Properly integrated within a sustainability strategy, a well-designated facility must be developed and operation should be continually monitored with robust environmental practices in order for the concept to benefit its environment efficiently.
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