Which one to choose? Recycling wastes and reproducing less healthy and, most of the time, lower-quality products or polluting the environment by burning these wastes?
My research method is studying different data sources and discovering new and detailed information. My research units are various books, journals, newspapers and websites that I could reach. I read all sources I encountered and sampled their content shortly and briefly in my research paper.
The most important difference of my research from other works is the fact that I did not face any other study that contains the direct relationship between waste recycle and waste incineration. This is not a new problem; it came out almost when the production of goods from plastics, glass, metal and paper begun. It’s very important and it has a large impact on the next generations’ life. According to my source-study, nearly all sources talk about these problems, about their advantages and disadvantages separately. But I could see no source that compares these problem topics. Therefore, I tried to do this comparison in my work and make my work different from the preceding ones.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- The 4R's Principles
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
- Composition
- Incineration
- Recover
- The Problem: To Burn or To Recycle a Waste?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper investigates the environmental and economic implications of waste incineration versus recycling. It aims to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each method, comparing them to ultimately determine which option is more sustainable and beneficial for human beings.
- Waste Management Hierarchy (4Rs): Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover
- Environmental Impacts of Waste Incineration and Recycling
- Economic Considerations of Waste Management Practices
- Health Risks Associated with Incineration Byproducts
- Role of Public Policy and Regulations in Waste Management
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter establishes the research's scope and purpose, outlining the lack of comparative studies on waste recycling and incineration. It introduces the 4R's hierarchy as a foundational framework for waste management, emphasizing the importance of reducing waste generation.
- The 4R's Principles: This section dives into the details of each principle in the 4R's hierarchy, explaining how they function in practice. It explores the benefits of each principle and provides examples of how individuals and companies can implement them in their daily lives.
- Reduce: This chapter defines waste reduction as the best option within the 4R's hierarchy and outlines various methods for reducing waste generation, focusing on individual and societal levels.
- Reuse: This chapter explores the concept of reuse, emphasizing its benefits in reducing waste production, conserving resources, and promoting economic and social well-being. It also highlights the significance of giving products a second life, extending their lifespan, and finding creative ways to repurpose them.
- Recycle: This chapter delves into the concept of recycling, discussing its importance in recovering and reusing materials that would otherwise be discarded. It explores different recycling methods, including composition and incineration, emphasizing their environmental, financial, and social implications.
- Recover: This chapter defines recovery as a method of converting waste materials into valuable resources, such as heat or electricity, and explores its benefits in reducing landfill waste and achieving environmentally beneficial outcomes. It also addresses the recovery of hazardous waste, emphasizing the importance of proper disposal and management.
- The Problem: To Burn or To Recycle a Waste?: This chapter commences the comparative analysis of waste incineration and recycling, exploring their respective economic, environmental, and health implications. It outlines the arguments for and against each method, highlighting their potential benefits and drawbacks.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This research delves into the critical aspects of waste management, specifically focusing on the comparison between waste recycling and incineration. Key concepts include the 4R's hierarchy, environmental sustainability, economic feasibility, public health, and the impact of pollutants such as heavy metals and hazardous chemicals. It also examines the role of policy regulations and public pressures in influencing waste management practices.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Husravi Juma (Autor:in), 2012, Is It Better to Burn Garbage or to Turn It into Unhealthy Products? Incineration versus Chemical Recycling, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/313062
