In the management of wastes through different means, there are occurrences of greenhouse gas emissions at the site. A sustainable environmental management policy must address the overarching issues of greenhouse gases to offset all climate change worries.
The following are my concerns?
1. What is the trend in the emission of greenhouse gas emission from waste management facilities and its management?
2. What novel research directions exist in this area of study?
3. What forms of GHG gases are the most typical and more problematic?
4. Are there a systematic and holistic chain of approach to the control and eradication of these greenhouse gas sources?
Any other research area need is welcomed. Thanks
1. I think it depend on the type of waste. Majorly CH4 from organic waste, CO2 from overall energy inefficiency in the system. Wastewater treatment plant for instance is energy-intensive.
2. Increased system efficiency, AI, carbon capture and storage, Internet of Things
3. All GHGs are problematic Carbon dioxide, Methane, Nitrous oxide... in the long run but Carbon dioxide is leading the way.
4. Carbon budget, carbon tax and bond, GHG abatement initiatives by the top Emitters, Sustainable Development Goals etc
This one is strong. Most cases the researcher will patent their novelty to this end, I recommend you check reviews.
Martins Oyekanmi i do agree with your comments and a very interesting question Charles Anukwonke
It is indeed an interesting question, needs to be addressed or remedied using NbSs ie Naturally based solutions, those that happen naturally in nature, with minimally engineered, controlled and monitored.
Wastes be it be in solid, or liquid or gaseous form, need simple eco friendly processes that can be sustained.
The produces of the treatment process if they are all gainfully used or consumed will be most beneficial for communities. And that the gases ie even GHGs are dealt with in toto at site itself.
The layout- site utilized for the treatment process, may be showcased as a "Green campus" .
This site may be greened and with facilities for rain harvesting, waste composting, toilet cum rest room complexes, interspaced with parks for recreational, children play uses Etc.
The facilities evolved will be fully for realizing social, environmental and to some extent economic benefits.
The program on suggested practices is issued for benefit of needy and BPL communities .
For project guidance, the attachment may be utilised with needed site adjustments.
Guidance can be given for getting SDGs, EPI Etc at varied sites.
Well wishes for better project- prospects..
Three possible ways to reduce these emissions are: minimization through the change of operational conditions, treatment of the gaseous streams, and prevention by applying new configurations and processes to remove both organic matter and pollutants. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jchem/2016/3796352/
Check https://climatesmartwater.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/09/Greenhouse-Gases-Emissions-from-Wastewater-Treatment-Plants-Minimization_Treatment-and-Prevention.pdf
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