The switch to waste-to-energy (WtE) is picking up steam globally due to its ability to address the challenges arising due to climate change and management of unorganized waste simultaneously. WtE technologies not only support the bioeconomy of circularity but also help in mitigating emission of greenhouse gases while assisting in the energy conversion of waste. However, WtE also presents social and environmental problems such as contamination of the air and water and public opposition. Policies and rules that support the circular economy's guiding principles and facilitate the use of sophisticated emission-reduction technology must be in place in order to guarantee a successful and sustainable transition. This chapter is an attempt to provide an insight on the greenhouse gas issue associated with waste generation, the potential for WtE technologies to support the circular bioeconomy, advancements in greenhouse gas control. It is also an endeavor to understand the perspective in terms of its social, economic, and environmental (ESG) implications.
Elsevier, Advances in Energy from Waste: Transformation Methods, Applications and Limitations Under Sustainability, Woodhead Advances in Pollution Research, 2024, Pages 503-524
