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Waste-to-Energy Incineration

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Summary

This guideline focuses on WtE incineration technology for MSW, mainly household waste and commercial waste, in urban areas of Asian developing countries.The guideline aims to assist decision-makers and policymakers at the national and city levels, residents and other stakeholders who are in search of additional knowledge and information that will help them to form a clear picture of what WtE incineration entails, when considering the potential for introducing WtE incineration technology as an appropriate option for improving waste management.

Issuer

UNEP

Year

2020

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Instrument type

Guideline

Disclosure instrument

No

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Collaborators

IETC; IGES

Text analysis

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    • E focus: climate change, emissions, energy, environment, environmental management, ghg emissions, greenhouse gas, pollution, recycling, renewable energy, solid waste, waste, water, water use, conservation
    • S focus: compensation
    • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
    • Administrative services, Construction, Management, Manufacturing, Mining