This report assesses the environmental impacts of incineration with energy recovery and composting as two options for the disposal of garden waste in Denmark. By analyzing literature and speaking with experts in the field of waste management a recommendation was formed as to the most ecologically friendly plan for garden waste management. This study concludes that in most instances, incineration proves to be more environmentally friendly. Exceptions depend on the specific characteristics and operation of individual incineration plants.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Chapman, Seth Tyler
• Bickar, Elizabeth Nicole
• Webb, Nathan Michael

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Environment
• Energy
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051009-174328

Stichwort

• Sustainability
• Refuse and refuse disposal
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)

Advisor

• Salazar, Guillermo F.

Year

• 2009

Center

• Copenhagen, Denmark Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Simonsen, Jacob
• RenoSam

Date created

• 2009-05-10

Ort

• Copenhagen

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright