Environmental challenges impeding the composting of biodegradable municipal solid waste: A critical review

Yunmei Wei, Jingyuan Li, Dezhi Shi, Guotao Liu, Youcai Zhao and Takayuki Shimaoka

Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2017, vol. 122, issue C, 51-65

Abstract: Biodegradable material, primarily composed of food waste, accounts for 40–70wt% of municipal solid waste (MSW) in developing countries. Therefore, to establish a sustainable waste management system, it is essential to separate and recycle biodegradable organic material from the municipal waste stream. Of all the recycling methods, composting is recommended due to its environmental and economic benefits. However, compared with readily recyclable materials (e.g., paper, metals, etc.), recycling/composting biodegradable MSW presents a great challenge to furthering the promotion of waste recycling.

Keywords: Biodegradable municipal solid waste; Recycling; Composting; Odors; Bioaerosols; Heavy metals (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.01.024

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