Incineration is the most popular waste treatment method that transforms waste materials into useful energy. The incineration process converts waste into ash, flue gas, and heat. The type of thermal WTE technology most commonly used worldwide for municipal solid waste is the moving grate incineration. These moving grate incinerators are even sometimes referred to as […]
Author: Rachael Lew
Rachael Lew is a student in her last year of completing her Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Archaeology and Environmental Science at Willamette University (USA). She is particularly interested in Environmental Sustainable Development and Geographic Information Systems and hopes to continue her studies and pursue these in a graduate degree. Lew has rich experience in blogging, and working at the university paper, The Collegian. She is also currently assisting with research for Willamette Partnership, a non-profit organization that works to create solutions for conservation. Rachael is associated with BioEnergy Consult as a research intern.
Solid Waste Management in Pakistan
Solid waste management situation in Pakistan is a matter of grave concern as more than 5 million people to die each year due to waste-related diseases. In Pakistan roughly 20 million tons of solid waste is generated annually, with annual growth rate of about 2.4 percent. Karachi, largest city in the country, generates more than […]