What is it about?
This work describes how to optimize the economy when excavating an old landfill to minimize its environmental impact and obtain a profit. The analysis employs the EUROPE model for assigning industrial costs to waste, having the same economic status as normal products.
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Why is it important?
Application of the method to landfill mining creates economic incentives to improve the environment, the profitability and the technology used. A key factor enables management to immediately obtain an overall comprehension of their landfill's performance that continuously can be monitored and evaluated.
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The artificial shadow prices for unwanted fractions through use of my EUROPE model will be beneficial when excavating old landfills. Landfill mining companies will act in accordance with the findings of my work to promote sustainable development.
Dr. Jan Stenis
Swedish state
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This page is a summary of: Economic Optimization of Landfill Mining, The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management, November 2014, Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management,
DOI: 10.5276/jswtm.2014.389.
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