The effects of legislation on the municipal solid waste management in the European Union in the context of greenhouse gas emissions

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Aim
• Literature Review
• Life Cycle Assessment
  • Technologies
    • Material Recovery Facilities
    • Biological Treatment
    • Thermal Treatment
    • Landfilling
    • Recycling
  • Actual Situation
    • England
    • Germany
    • Bulgaria
  • Scenarios
    • England
    • Germany
    • Bulgaria
  • EU Legislation
    • Council Directive 1999/31/EC
      • England
      • Germany
      • Bulgaria
    • Directive 2004/12/EC
      • England
      • Germany
      • Bulgaria
  • National Legislation
    • England
    • Germany
    • Bulgaria
• Results and Discussion
  • England
  • Germany
  • Bulgaria
• Conclusions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation explores the effectiveness of European and national legislation in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions generated from municipal solid waste management practices. Using England, Germany, and Bulgaria as case studies, it analyzes the impact of legislation on various waste management approaches, such as landfilling, incineration, recycling, and biological treatment, with the goal of identifying areas for improvement and potential solutions.

• The impact of legislation on greenhouse gas emissions related to municipal solid waste management
• The effectiveness of different waste management strategies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• The role of source segregation and recycling in minimizing waste generation and emissions
• The comparison of waste management practices across England, Germany, and Bulgaria
• The potential for improvement in waste management practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The dissertation begins with an introduction outlining the objectives and aim of the study. It emphasizes the significance of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions caused by waste management practices and highlights the need for effective legislation to promote sustainable waste management practices.

The chapter "Literature Review" explores existing literature on the subject of waste management and its environmental impacts. It examines various approaches to waste management, including landfilling, incineration, recycling, and composting, and analyzes the associated greenhouse gas emissions.

The chapter "Life Cycle Assessment" delves into the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to evaluate the environmental impacts of different waste management options. It presents a detailed analysis of various technologies, including material recovery facilities, biological treatment, thermal treatment, landfilling, and recycling, and discusses the current situation in England, Germany, and Bulgaria regarding waste management practices.

The chapter "Results and Discussion" provides a detailed analysis of the results obtained from the LCA study. It presents a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of legislation on the management of municipal solid waste in England, Germany, and Bulgaria, highlighting the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through effective implementation of sustainable waste management practices.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on the themes of municipal solid waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, legislation, environmental sustainability, and Life Cycle Assessment. It examines the implementation of waste management practices in England, Germany, and Bulgaria, analyzing the effectiveness of European and national legislation in achieving environmental sustainability goals. Key concepts include waste reduction, recycling, composting, landfilling, incineration, and the impact of these practices on greenhouse gas emissions.