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Environmental and energy approach to waste management: assessment of benefits through the WARM model in an industrial production unit

Dyoilis Andreas

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the environmental and energy benefits of alternative municipal solid waste management in a bottling and packaging industry. To ensure that the research findings reflect real-world conditions, data were sourced from published reports for the years 2022 and 2023. These data were utilized to develop waste management scenarios incorporating different proportions of waste allocated to landfill, recycling, and composting. Using specialized software from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the study calculated reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and energy savings for the corresponding scenarios. For the necessary calculations, the study employed WARM (Waste Reduction Model) developed by the EPA, which operates within an Excel environment. This model enables the estimation of greenhouse gas emission reductions and energy savings across various waste management scenarios. Additionally, the study contextualized the results in more relatable terms, such as the equivalent impact on passenger vehicles. Finally, the findings were visualized through graphical representations to facilitate the formulation of meaningful conclusions. The analysis of the results highlights the significance of alternative waste management in mitigating environmental impacts and optimizing energy resource utilization. Moreover, it provides quantitative assessments applicable to an industrial soft drink production facility.

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