2016 Volume 27 Issue 5 Pages 333-341
In both developed and developing countries, the adoption of methods like following The 3Rs and practicing separate waste collections will not be enough to respond to the issues of expanded resource recirculation and climate change. In addition to these important practices, it will be necessary to work toward greater material and energy recovery from the residual municipal solid waste that is being treated and disposed of. There is a new concept in the field of waste treatment that is known as Bio-drying MBT technology. This technology makes it possible to meet specific regional conditions and to minimize reliance on landfills by maximizing material and energy recovery. It is currently regarded as the most suitable alternative for these specific regions and sustainable waste management. In Europe, strict regulations with the aim of reducing biodegradable waste amounts in landfills and generation of MSW, has resulted in an overall change in waste characteristics and waste management systems. Bio-drying MBT may become a good solution for establishing appropriate regions and sustainable solid waste management in both developed and developing countries.
