INTRODUCTION Solid Waste: Solid waste is often named garbage or trash. It is described as discarded material or garbage that is produced as a result of human or animal activities. TYPES OF SOLID WASTE There are two main categories of waste that are biodegradable waste and non-biodegradable waste. a) Biodegradable: Biodegradable waste is a type […]
Improper Management of Solid Waste in Pakistan and Its Effects
Introduction Solid Waste: Solid waste consists of non-soluble materials, semisolids, or solids. Non-soluble materials are sewage sludge, municipal garbage, mining residues, industrial waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, gases and liquids in containers, etc. Solid waste being generated in Pakistan ranges from 0.283 to 0.612 kilogram per capita per day. The growing rate of waste production […]
WtE business – Why Pakistani Government should support it?
Introduction WtE: Waste to Energy – a way of recovering energy Waste to Energy Technique: Waste to energy term is also known as energy from waste. It is the technique of producing energy from the initial treatment of trash. Waste to Energy Forms: The energy is produced in the form of electricity. The heat is […]
Waste to Energy Plants Can Curb Pakistan’s Electricity Crisis
Introduction Due to urban sprawl and increasing population, municipal solid waste is being produced in high quantity each day. This issue of waste requires proper handling and supervision. The accumulated waste often results in the outbreak of diseases. There are various municipal solid waste-related treatment methods; however, the specific ways that do not cause threats […]
Biomethane from MSW– A Case Study of Karachi Pakistan
Published research reported a case study of Karachi related to the assessment of biomethane generation from municipal solid waste. Anaerobic biodigestion was carried out on fresh synthetic waste material. The study suggested the installation of biowaste digestion plants and reported the 21 % estimated reduction in an energy supply shortage. There would be no release […]