Waste Intelligence – the Potential of Waste as a Resource© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
The waste industry is presently undergoing a profound change. Rising commodity prices result in higher demand for secondary raw materials. On the other hand it requires continuously more advanced recycling procedures to process the consumer waste which is steadily becoming more complex in its composition.
Landfill Mining in the Province of Styria© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
In times of ongoing shortage of natural ressources and rising energy prices, the raw material po-tential of (waste) landfills are becoming increasingly important. Incentives for "Landfill Mining" are in addition to the extraction of raw materials the avoidance or reduction of landfill aftercare costs or recovery of landfill volume.
Assessment of Landfill Mining under Consideration of Mining Methods© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
Most socioeconomic assessments of landfill mining are based on cost-benefit-analysis (CBA). Nevertheless the results vary considerably due to different sets of parameters and assumed values. In the mining industry the approach and the assessment of deposits are practically standardised on international level.
Landfill Mining – A Contribution of Waste Management to the Conservation of Resources© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
The term urban mining broadly comprises anthropogenically created deposits of material resources. When considering the fact that a shortage of resources is expected in the future as well as an increase in price, these anthropogenic deposits are becoming more and more important for the provision of resources. This article refers to landfill mining which is a section of urban mining. It includes an evaluation of potential resources. A brief description of the landfill remediation method follows below. Incentives and impediments regarding landfill remediation are specified as well as required research and development activities.
Landfill Deconstruction – Resource Potential, Climate Impact and Economic Analysis© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
Landfilling has always been one of the most important ways of waste disposal. The pollutants in the waste as well as the biological degradation and chemical reactions in the landfill body pose a threat to human health and the environment. However, the landfill contains not only pollutants, but also recyclable materials, which might be utilized. The Umweltbundesamt has conducted a study on landfill deconstruction in Austria, in which the landfilled resource potential was estimated, the climate impact of the recovery of the potential recyclables was analyzed and an economic situation around landfill mining was assessed.
Optimization possibilities at a current EAG-plant© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2012)
A current operating treatment plant for electronic devices and waste electronic equipment was tested in terms of its optimization potential and expandability.
bifa-Text Nr. 57: Die Abfallwirtschaft im Jahr 2030 - Eine Szenarioanalyse nicht nur fĂĽr Bayern© bifa Umweltinstitut GmbH (5/2012)
In einer neuen Studie des bifa Umweltinstituts werden mögliche Entwicklungen der regionalen, nationalen und internationalen Rahmenbedingungen für die bayerische Abfallwirtschaft im Jahr 2030 dargestellt sowie deren Auswirkungen auf die Abfallwirtschaftsstrukturen und auf die Ökoeffizienz. Das Projekt wurde im Auftrag des Bayerischen Staatsministeriums für Umwelt und Gesundheit durchgeführt. Die Ergebnisse bieten auch anderen Behörden, Unternehmen und Verbänden in Deutschland eine Basis für die eigene Positionierung und Strategieentwicklung.