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Mechanical-Biological Treatment

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Summary

This guideline focuses on Mechanical-Biological Treatment (MBT) technology for Municipal Solid Waste (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 and other stakeholders, such as energy plants, as well as manufacturing industries that are seeking sources of alternative fuel, to evaluate the feasibility of introducing MBT technology as an appropriate strategic 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, degradation, emissions, energy, energy use, environment, ghg emissions, green procurement, hazardous substances, hazardous waste, pollution, recycled materials, recycling, renewable energy, resource efficiency, soil, solid waste, waste, water, conservation
    • S focus: recruiting
    • Administrative services, Construction, Finance, Management, Manufacturing