Developing a monitoring method facilitating continual improvements in the sorting of waste at recycling centres

Krook, Joakim; Eklund, Mats

doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2009.08.009

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“…The Fail to understand this concept conducted to erroneous postures with great loss for both current as for future generations. Considering the need of sustainable development, various industrial sectors look for new technologies (Krook and Eklund, 2010). Analyzing the relevance of the wood panel industry in Brazil and its impact on the environment, it is important to propose some measures that minimize the impact caused by this activity.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Hybrid chipboard panels based on sugarcane bagasse, urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin

Filho¹,

Mendes

Novack

et al. 2011

Industrial Crops and Products

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The expansion of Brazilian agricultural production was very important in the last decade. A number of waste residues were produced showing an enormous potential for industrial crops and products. Sugarcane bagasse is the most important one and it has been investigated for chipboard panel's preparation. In this sense, this work aims to develop, characterize and compare chipboard panels made with sugarcane bagasse with urea formaldehyde (UF) and melamine formaldehyde (MF) resins. Panels were obtained with a mixture of sugarcane bagasse and particles, like pine or eucalyptus, with and without paraffin in the formulation. Nine different types of panels have been made, all with 9% in resin mix, under a pressing cycle of 4.0 MPa cm 2 , and temperature of 160 • C. Under physical tests, the panels complied with the American Standard CS 236-66 for trading chipboards of medium density and, in most cases the results obtained were lower than the ones raised in the literature. Under mechanical tests, that same standard was not complied with and, in most cases the results were close to or higher than those obtained in the literature.

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“…The correct use of waste depends on efficient systems for collection and separation (Krook and Eklund, 2010). It is easy to see that the search for alternatives for the replacement of wood by other materials, without losing the properties of the product, becomes crucial.…”

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Hybrid chipboard panels based on sugarcane bagasse, urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin

Filho¹,

Mendes

Novack

et al. 2011

Industrial Crops and Products

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“…On a practical level, efficient collection and separation of recycling waste in offices is needed, as beneficial use of the waste is dependent upon this occurring [9][10][11][12]; with cross-contamination of recyclable and non-recyclable (especially wet waste) reducing the possible usage and value of recyclable material. More recently, the move towards comingled recycling is proving to increase recycling rates domestically.…”

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“…Moving to comingled recycling collection and the use of wheeled bins both had an effect on the success of the recycling system. In Sweden up to 20% of waste at recycling centres is incorrectly sorted, even though staffs are often on-site to assist [12]. In some cases, this has resulted in rare materials being unintentionally landfilled [12,13].…”

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The Influence of Facilities and Environmental Values on Recycling in an Office Environment

Price

Pitt

2011

Indoor and Built Environment

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With rising costs of landfill and waste management for businesses, it is increasingly important to understand how to gain high recycling rates through self-separation by occupants in the office environment. Through a detailed case study approach, this paper shows that the office environment does have a profound effect on environmental behaviour. The findings indicate that with careful analysis, facilities can be designed around behaviour to encourage the highest possible recycling rates. The paper shows that a generalised system of recycling for all facilities is not the way forward. Different organisational cultures may foster different environmental behaviours and thus require variable facilities to maximise participation. The paper also reveals the causes of particular types of recycling behaviour.

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“…Functional waste collection systems rely on conditions such as accessibility, ability for guidance and control, infrastructure, and motivation among users (Krook & Eklund, 2010). A public awareness campaign on resource and pollution implications of WEEE disposal could serve as a start.…”

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E-Waste in Gaborone, Botswana—Assessing the Generation, Handling Practices, and Strategies for Improvement

Taye¹,

Kanda²,

Krook³

et al. 2014

J Solid Waste Technol Mngmnt

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E-waste includes components with economic and environmental importance, thus the need for their sound end-of-life management. This study provides fundamentals regarding the amounts, flows, and handling practices of e-waste in Gaborone, Botswana. A number of relevant stakeholder organisations were interviewed and an in situ waste composition study was conducted. The concentration of e-waste arriving at the municipal landfill is less than 1 weight per cent, corresponding to about 1.9 kg/capita/year, far less compared to the estimated 8 weight per cent for European Union countries. However, obsolete electr(on)ics are in urban storages primarily due to a lack of tapping mechanisms. Among several inadequacies of the current handling practices is the absence of an e-waste management framework. Improvement routes discussed include public sensitisation and engagement, capacity building, and future exploitation 2 of potentially suitable end-of-life treatment options including the novel phenomenon of enhanced landfill mining.

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Developing a monitoring method facilitating continual improvements in the sorting of waste at recycling centres

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

Hybrid chipboard panels based on sugarcane bagasse, urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin

Hybrid chipboard panels based on sugarcane bagasse, urea formaldehyde and melamine formaldehyde resin

The Influence of Facilities and Environmental Values on Recycling in an Office Environment

E-Waste in Gaborone, Botswana—Assessing the Generation, Handling Practices, and Strategies for Improvement

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