Mechanical–biological treatment: Performance and potentials. An LCA of 8 MBT plants including waste characterization

In the endeavour of avoiding presence of biodegradable waste in landfills and increasing recycling, mechanical–biological treatment (MBT) plants have seen a significant increase in number and capacity in the last two decades. The aim of these plants is separating and stabilizing the quickly biodegra...

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Published in:	Journal of environmental management 2013-10, Vol.128, p.661-673
Main Authors:	Montejo, Cristina, Tonini, Davide, Márquez, María del Carmen, Fruergaard Astrup, Thomas
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	Anaerobiosis Animal, plant and microbial ecology Applied ecology Assessments Automation Biodegradability Biodegradable wastes Biodegradation Biofuels Biogas Biological and medical sciences Biological treatment Carbon dioxide Commissioning Composting Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife Electric power generation Electricity Electricity generation energy Environment Environmental performance fuels Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Hazardous wastes Landfill Landfills LCA Life cycle analysis life cycle assessment Material recovery Materials recovery MBT methods Optimization Plants (organisms) Power plants RDF Recovering Recovery Recycling Refuse derived fuels Rehabilitation Resource management Soil solid wastes Spain Waste composition Waste Disposal Facilities Waste disposal sites Waste Management Waste Management - methods Waste streams Wastes
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