Development of a Methodological Framework for the Evaluation of the Material and Energy Recovery Potential of Municipal Solid Waste Management: Implementation in Five Greek Regions

• Published in: Circular economy and sustainability (Online) Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 313 - 326
• Main Authors: Perkoulidis, G., Malamakis, A., Banias, G., Moussiopoulos, N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 01.03.2022
• Subjects: Applied Science; Earth and Environmental Science; Engineering Economics; Environment; Environmental Economics; Logistics; Marketing; multidisciplinary; Organization; Original Paper; Science; Sustainable Development; Waste Management/Waste Technology; Material recovery; Regional waste management plan; Energy recovery; Recycling targets; Circular economy; Thermal treatment

Problem According to the Landfill Directive, the proportion of municipal waste disposed of in landfills should be reduced to 10% w/w or less of the total amount of municipal waste generated by 2035. It should be highlighted that even though the regional waste management plans in Greece took into con...