Industrial Solid Waste Management Research Articles

Guidelines for Practical Application of the EUROPE Model to Improve Production Units’ Resource Efficiency

Introduction & Objective: This paper describes the practical usage of the EUROPE (Efficient Use of Resources for Optimal Production Economy) model based on the equality principle to improve the resource efficiency of production units. Methodology: The EUROPE model is a tool to monitor, manage and evaluate how the economic, technological and environmental performance of a firm or other production unit changes over time. Results & Discussion: A manual for daily use was provided to industrial managers and practical operators in a municipal solid waste firm. The company was able to improve its economic, environmental and technological standards by employing the EUROPE model, which combines relevant aspects of all three standards in a single key performance indicator. The method involves allocating shadow costs to residuals and the technique is demonstrated in the case of a medium-sized Swedish municipal solid waste management firm. Conclusion: The case study indicates that the manual accompanying the model is useful for companies applying the model to industrial activities and solid waste management schemes.

Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos: Um Estudo de Caso na CETRIC (Central de Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos Industriais) de Chapecó-SC

The objective of this study is to evaluate the current solid waste management system of CETRIC - Central of Industrial Solid Waste Management at the State of Santa Catarina. In order to do that it was checked how does work the collection system, recycling and disposal of solid waste, which are the main difficulties of solid waste management and what is the organization sustainability level. The research approach is qualitative and quantitative, and consists of a descriptive study. Regarding the proceedings, it is a case study. An action plan was proposed in order to offer a new possibility of change for the company to meet its current difficulties and optimize its process. It was found that the practices carried out by Cetric are in accordance with the rules and that the level of sustainability of the company is good, but it needs an upgrade by adopting recycling systems, reverse logistics and ISO 14001.

Industrial solid waste management through the application of multi-criteria decision-making analysis: a case study of Shamsabad industrial complexes

Industrial towns, as major bases of small and medium production centers, have played a major role in the industrial development of several countries. These towns have paved a way for the prosperity of economic plans and have been able to meet up with the production perspectives of investors, thereby providing the necessary fundamental services. In this regard, paying attention to proper management of waste production is quite important both in the preservation of the environment from industrial pollution and reduction of probable risks threatening the employees of industrial units located in the towns. Therefore, the present research determined the stream of the industrial waste production in Shamsabad Industrial Town, by designing four appropriate disposal scenarios according to the quality of the produced wastes, and assesses them technically, economically and environmentally using two methods of analysis: analytic hierarchical process and analytic network process. The fourth scenario, which consisted of landfilling, incineration and recycling, was ultimately selected as the best disposal scenario. Indeed, the main objective of current paper is to develop a model which could be implemented in other industrial towns, to proper management of generated wastes.

Webcasts promote in-class active participation and learning in an engineering elective course

ABSTRACTThis paper describes the design and outcomes of an educational intervention undertaken to improve the quality of delivery of a fourth-year engineering elective course – Industrial Wastewater and Solid Waste Management at the University of Queensland. The objective was to increase the level of active participation of students in planned active-learning classroom activities, including whole-class discussions and small group project-type work. According to a flipped classroom model, new online material in the form of webcasts was proposed to students before class. Students reacted very positively to the webcasts: the percentage of students viewing the webcast before planned workshop sessions ranged between 80% and 92% over the five weeks of the intervention. Enhanced engagement led also to increased attendance (85–92% at workshop sessions), and remarkable active participation in class (half of observed teams were ∼80% active). Remarkably, team performance as quantified by their report marks linearly correlated with the level of active participation in class.

Manifest system for management of non-hazardous industrial solid wastes: results from a Tianjin industrial park

Industrial parks pose a significant challenge in industrial solid waste management (ISWM) due to the large quantity of waste they generate. The manifest system, a tool currently used mainly for the management and tracking of hazardous waste, has been employed in a pilot project on non-hazardous industrial solid waste (NHISW) in the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA). This paper focuses on the implementation of a non-hazardous industrial solid waste manifest system (NHISWMS) in TEDA, which aims to track the NHISW transfer path, and accurately acquire detailed information on each specific company. Using a total of 1456 manifests from 25 tenant companies over one year of research, this paper analyzes the information generated on waste generation, transfer and disposal. The results show that more than 50% of NHISW leaves TEDA but remains in Tianjin province, and more than 65% of NHISW is utilized or disposed by only one waste receiver. The research concludes that the manifest is an effective instrument for analyzing NHISW characteristics and identifying connections between waste handlers in order to establish a waste recycling industry chain. The experiences and methods from this case study are highly applicable to other industrial parks seeking to improve their waste management.

Appraisal Of Cottage Industrial Solid Waste Management Practices In Mubi Metropolis, Nigeria.

The study examines cottage industrial solid waste management practices in Mubi Metropolis where the generation and management were dominantly the focal points. Collection of data was largely based on reconnaissance and questionnaire surveys. The survey administered a set of questionnaire to 124 cottage firms, where data collected were summarized and presented in form of percentages and tables. Consequently, descriptive and quantitative statistical analysis for valid decision making was employed. Analysis however reveals the major types of cottage firms as grain polishing or husk removal, furniture making, bakery, flour mills, water packaging and brick/block industry, where findings shows waste generated by them being peculiar to what they produce, as saw dust, grain husk, charcoal and ashes pure water bags and brick/block rubbles. Some of the waste generated are reusable and are sold as animal feed or given out to people for free which is dumped on farmland as soil amend. Concerted cottage industrial waste reuse or recycling which partly forms the cornerstones to shrinking the overwhelming urban waste problem in the area is ardently recommended.

Methodology for industrial solid waste management: implementation to sludge management in Asturias (Spain).

Nowadays, the industry produces an enormous amount of solid waste that has very negative environmental effects. Owing to waste variety and its scattered sites of production, selecting the most proper solid waste treatment is difficult. Simultaneously, social concern about environmental sustainability rises every day and, as a consequence, improvement on waste treatment systems is being demanded. However, when a waste treatment system is being designed, not only environmental but also technical and economic issues should be considered. This article puts forward a methodology to provide industrial factories with an easy way to identify, evaluate and select the most suitable solid waste treatment.

Mutagenicity of automobile workshop soil leachate and tobacco industry wastewater using the Ames Salmonella fluctuation and the SOS chromotests.

Environmental management of industrial solid wastes and wastewater is an important economic and environmental health problem globally. This study evaluated the mutagenic potential of automobile workshop soil-simulated leachate and tobacco wastewater using the SOS chromotest on Escherichia coli PQ37 and the Ames Salmonella fluctuation test on Salmonella typhimurium strains TA98 and TA100 without metabolic activation. Physicochemical parameters of the samples were also analyzed. The result of the Ames test showed mutagenicity of the test samples. However, the TA100 was the more responsive strain for both the simulated leachate and tobacco wastewater in terms of mutagenic index in the absence of metabolic activation. The SOS chromotest results were in agreement with those of the Ames Salmonella fluctuation test. Nevertheless, the E. coli PQ37 system was slightly more sensitive than the Salmonella assay for detecting genotoxins in the tested samples. Iron, cadmium, manganese, copper, nickel, chromium, arsenic, zinc, and lead contents analyzed in the samples were believed to play significant role in the observed mutagenicity in the microbial assays. The results of this study showed that the simulated leachate and tobacco wastewater showed strong indication of a genotoxic risk. Further studies would be required in the analytical field in order to identify and quantify other compounds not analyzed for in this study, some of which could be responsible for the observed genotoxicity. This will be necessary in order to identify the sources of toxicants and thus to take preventive and/or curative measures to limit the toxicity of these types of wastes.

PAINEL DE INDICADORES DE RESIDUOS PARA ATIVIDADES INDUSTRIAIS: BALANCED SCORECARD MANAGEMENT OF WASTE (BSMW)

This paper presents a proposal for a panel of indicators for assessing the performance of industrial solid waste management, called the Balanced Scorecard Management of Waste (BSMW). This element was based on 17 indicators that measure data on waste generation and collection, management of physical infrastructure support, treatment and disposal, cost management and treatment of accidental scenarios. The results were measured in a large organization of the petrochemical sector, and it was the end of one year of monitoring data results to a global index of quality of management, BSMW equal to three. What is an immaturity in the management of that enterprise, and an adherence to the policy elements of the organization's environmental management. The model was considered acceptable and is configured as a source for comparative studies between different branches or organizations.

Development of sustainable waste management toward zero landfill waste for the petrochemical industry in Thailand using a comprehensive 3R methodology: A case study.

Sustainable waste management was introduced more than ten years ago, but it has not yet been applied to the Thai petrochemical industry. Therefore, under the philosophy of sustainable waste management, this research aims to apply the reduce, reuse, and recycle (3R) concept at the petrochemical factory level to achieve a more sustainable industrial solid waste management system. Three olefin plants in Thailand were surveyed for the case study. The sources and types of waste and existing waste management options were identified. The results indicate that there are four sources of waste generation: (1) production, (2) maintenance, (3) waste treatment, and (4) waste packaging, which correspond to 45.18%, 36.71%, 9.73%, and 8.37% of the waste generated, respectively. From the survey, 59 different types of industrial wastes were generated from the different factory activities. The proposed 3R options could reduce the amount of landfill waste to 79.01% of the amount produced during the survey period; this reduction would occur over a period of 2 years and would result in reduced disposal costs and reduced consumption of natural resources. This study could be used as an example of an improved waste management system in the petrochemical industry.

Orientation to the application of economic instruments in industrial solid waste management - a case study in Ho Chi Minh City

Based on world experience of applying economic instruments (EIs) in solid waste management (SWM), by consensus and desk review methods, the research had identified corresponding weights of 09 criteria for selection of EIs in SWM and priority orders. Accordingly, a feasible EIs system was proposed in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC): 1) revenue generating instruments: focusing on study and application of user charges; 2) investment stimulating instruments: doing more researches on incentive policies to encourage investment from private sectors, particularly in collection and treatment of industrial solid waste-hazardous waste (ISW-HW); 3) behaviour modification instruments: accelerating supported instrument – general public education; announcing polluter blacklists; subsequently, doing researches on and developing deposit-refund system; compiling and publishing lists of products required reimbursing manufacturers after use.

Industrial Solid Waste Management Practices in Pakistan

This paper determines the present standing of industrial solid waste management in Hattar industrial estate Pakistan. In this case study, a close interaction with each factory was required, thus, a questionnaire concerning all practical elements and the organizational structure of the industrial solid waste management system was prepared and distributed among the factories in the universe of study. The study shows the practices being adopted by the industries in the universe of study for management of solid waste generated and its socio- economic effects and consequences on the local population. The data was collected through scheduled interviews, discussions, personal observations and visits. Data was analyzed to find out the facts that the laws and rules of the country though very lax still are not followed due to either non- implementation or ignorance of the law. Study proved that though the practices of recycle or reuse were economically helping the locals of the universe of study but at the cost of enormous pollution problems. The locals could be helped well if proper ways and means were followed that brought the study to the culmination of recommending the authorities for improvement of regulations and modes of implementation.

ELABORAÇÃO DE PLANO DE GERENCIAMENTO DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS DE EMPRESAS DE FUNDIÇÃO DE FERRO FUNDIDO DE PEQUENO PORTE

The foundry industry contributes to society meeting the demand of metal scrap recycling, but, at the same time, it brings a high risk of environmental impact for its many potentially pollutant wastes. Among these, there are slag and used foundry sand (cold cure molding). Through a survey about the production process of a small cast iron company, the collected data was compiled to determine the organizational setting in terms of generation and segregation of waste. From a complete environmental diagnosis carried out in eight small cast iron foundries, one of them was chosen to be a basis for the elaboration of an industrial solid waste management plan, which is becoming necessary to know and manage the generation of wastes qualitatively and quantitatively. A data assessment about the production process was carried out and compiled to determine the actual organizational scenario. As a result of that, it is possible to create a favorable environment to develop tools for environmental impacts prevention, which will permit the migration for more complex actions on the direction of more efficient process, cleaner production, and internal and external recycling of exceeding materials

Industrial and Household Solid Waste Management Practices and their Relationship to Public Health

Essentially, the industrial and household solid waste management practices in Calumpit, the types, origin, and volume of wastes and the effects of the solid waste management practices to public health were assessed to develop a solid waste management plan for the local government unit of Calumpit. This study made use of descriptive survey of research that utilized locally constructed questionnaire as primary data gathering tool, substantiated by extensive documentary analysis. Solid waste management practices of households in Calumpit were partially implemented in terms of recycling, re-use, reduce, and prevention. Burning of wastes practices in the household level and partial implementation of composting was deduced from the study. Composting practices were not practiced among industries in Calumpit. Most of the household solid wastes were biodegradable, followed by recyclable, residual, and special wastes. Majority of industrial wastes were in the form of metals, textiles, and fiber glasses. Mortality and morbidity rates showed death rates and disease incidences that are caused by a deficiency in the functioning of the cardiopulmonary system. These incidences are associated to their waste management practices. Hence, backyard composting, vermiculture activities, and provision of intensive information and education campaigns involving the children are necessary. Keywords - Ecology, Industrial waste, household waste, Waste management practices, Public health, Mortality, Morbidity, Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Environmental Remediation in Poor and Middle Income Countries

Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Environmental Remediation in Poor and Middle Income Countries

Managing environmental performance in industrial zones: case studies in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Using government records, data from hazardous waste treatment companies, and on-site surveys, we evaluated the effectiveness of the current industrial solid waste management system in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), which was established according to the revised Law on Environmental Protection of 2005 and related regulations. In addition, we examined the relationship between the management system and environmental compliance by companies. Attention was paid to the classification of industrial solid waste, its amount finally disposed, and the cost of its disposal in HCMC. The results showed: one, the incoherence of the revised law and regulations in solid waste management caused serious pressure on landfills, and two, the implementation of the regulations has been neglected at all aspects of the current management system due to low levels of companies’ registration and reporting, as well as low levels of compliance among companies in industrial zones. A solution for dealing with the current problems is proposed.

Life Cycle Assessment of Internal Recycling Options of Steel Slag in Chinese Iron and Steel Industry

The internal recycling process of BOF slag which is one of the huge solid wastes from iron and steel industry was emphasized. Based on the four scenarios of different internal recycling strategies for BOF slag, life cycle assessment (LCA) as a valuable tool for industrial solid waste management was applied to analyze the contribution to reducing environmental impacts and resources burdens for each scenario. The global warming potential (GWP) results of the four scenarios show that the scenario which performs best in carbon reduction cuts off 14.2% of GWP impacts of the worst scenario. The results of this study show that the optimized internal recycling process of BOF slag can improve the environmental performance of crude steel. It is important to assess and choose an appropriate strategy to recycle BOF slag from LCA perspective to reduce the environmental impacts and resource burdens as much as possible.

Analysis and overview of industrial solid waste management in Kuwait

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the amount of different kinds of solid wastes produced, segregated, collected, stored, transported and disposed off by the different industries/business in Kuwait.Design/methodology/approachAvailable industry information along with the use of monitoring data from a waste management system were used to analyze the generation, type and composition of industrial waste. Industrial activities were classified as follows: crude oil and chemical products industry; food and beverage industry, textiles and leather industry, wood industry, paper and printing industry, non‐metallic mineral products; metal industry and other industries. The wastes generated were classified according to their composition.FindingsKuwait has more than 5,000 industries and as a result more than 47,169 tons of industrial wastes are produced every year in Kuwait. It was observed that paper and cardboard, plastic, wood, and metals were the most common types of waste, mainly generated from packaging (45 percent of the total volume), as well as material used in containers and for wrapping products.Practical implicationsIn the management of these industrial solid wastes, it was observed in most cases they were disposed of by dumping, and very rarely did businesses resort to reuse, recycling or valorization.Originality/valueThe paper systematically assesses the obstacles in the existing industrial solid waste management system in the different industries and businesses in Kuwait. In addition, it examines the legislation set by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Kuwait. Subsequently, recommendations and improvements are suggested.

Evaluation of rational industrial solid waste abatement in China

Industrial Solid Waste (ISW) abatement is attracting wide attention, with its generation increasing rapidly in China. In this paper, we calculate the ISW rational abatement ratio (IRAR) of 30 regions in China from 1990 to 2005, by applying Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). Results show that, the Eastern, Central and Western areas have the lowest, medium and highest 1990?2005 average IRAR (15.04%, 40.27% and 58.83%), respectively. Chinese government should emphasise particularly on ISW abatement in central and western area; and more investment in ISW management and introducing advanced technology are the urgent tasks to improve ISW efficiency.

Industrial solid waste strategies and policies for the south region of Rio de Janeiro state

The aim of this investigation was to propose guidelines (based on Europeans strategies andpolicies) in order to develop a plan for the industrial solid waste management in the SouthRegion of Rio de Janeiro State (Brazil), This region is an industrial area with significant wastemanagement problems. In order to properly manage waste production in this region, onemust know the amount, type, and composition of industrial wastes, as well as the managementpractices of the industries involved. In this investigation, questionnaires and secondary dataanalysis were used to collect infonnation regarding methods of waste management used in 30large-size manufacturing industries that produce 5.5% of the total waste generated. It wasobserved that paper and cardboard, plastic, wood, and metals were the most common types ofwaste, mainly generated from packaging (69% of the total volume), as well as material usedin containers and for unwrapping products. Serious problems were observed, like industrialsolid waste being sent to municipal landfills and irregular dumping. An overview of thecurrent solid waste management situation gives rise to a brief discussion on waste-to-energyopportunities and an integrated industrial waste management system for the region.