Publication: Upstream Reduction of Solid Waste Generation : Implications on Dioxin and Furan Emission
Date
2011-05
ISSN
Published
2011-05
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Environmental Resources Management-PR,
Inc presents this report entitled 'upstream reduction
of solid waste generation and its implications on dioxin and
furan emissions' as part of the project phase two study
upstream reduction of solid waste generation and its
implications on dioxin and furan emissions, approved by the
World Bank on April 19, 2011. Burning of garbage is
prevalent in Latin America at poorly managed disposal sites
and when it is used as a means of disposal at the household
level in rural areas and other areas not adequately covered
by collection. Waste burning is one of the major sources of
dioxins and furans in these Countries. Current strategies to
reduce these emissions include the long term process of
converting dumpsites to landfills and expanding collection
to areas not covered by the collection service. In addition
to these programs, reduction in waste generation volume
potentially present a cost-effective means to reduce overall
dioxin and furan emissions and there is some evidence that
reducing certain types of wastes (plastics and chlorinated
polymers) will reduce the levels of dioxin and furans
emitted from a given quantity waste.
Citation
“World Bank. 2011. Upstream Reduction of Solid Waste Generation : Implications on Dioxin and Furan Emission. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/8e4d05f4-576f-5a6f-9308-16614bb4bf69 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”