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Main Title Tools for Determining Sustainable Waste Management through Application of Life-Cycle Assessment: Update on U.S. Research.
Author Thorneloe, S. A. ; Weitz, K. ; Barlaz, M. ; Ham, R. K. ;
CORP Author Research Triangle Inst., Research Triangle Park, NC. ;North Carolina State Univ. at Raleigh. ;Wisconsin Univ.-Madison.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air Pollution Prevention and Control Div.
Publisher 1999
Year Published 1999
Report Number EPA-R-823052; EPA/600/A-99/084;
Stock Number PB2000-101686
Additional Subjects Solid waste management ; United States ; Solid waste disposal ; Solid waste collection systems ; Municipal wastes ; Pollution control ; Communities ; Local government ; Research programs ; Life cycle assessment ; Sustainability ; Pollution prevention
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NTIS  PB2000-101686 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The paper is an update on U.S. research to develop tools and information for evaluating integrated solid waste management strategies. In the past, waste management systems consisted primarily of waste collection and disposal at a local landfill. Today's municipal solid waste management systems often are complex and highly integrated. The paper gives an overview of the research underway by the U.S. EPA to produce tools and information needed to develop efficient strategies. In addition, findings from recent case studies that illustrate how these tools can be applied are also presented.