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Chapter One - Introduction

Author: Coelho, ST ; Bouille, DH ; Mani, SK ; Stafford, William HL Date: Jan 2020 The adequate collection and disposal of municipal solid waste (MSW) remain a challenge in developing countries as a direct consequence of inadequate practices, which in turn produce negative environmental and social impacts. In industrialized ... Read more
From organic waste to energy: A feasible option in South Africa?

Author: Greben, HA ; Nemaangani, LP ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Nov 2008 Waste in South Africa is disposed of in landfills, which produces unwanted landfill gas (CH4) and leachate emissions. Biological treatment of the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (OFMSW) is an established technology in Europe, applying ... Read more
Household food waste disposal in South Africa: A case study of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Muswema, Aubrey P ; Ramukhwatho, Fhumulani R Date: May 2018 Food waste is becoming an important issue in light of population growth and global food security concerns. However, data on food wastage are limited, especially for developing countries. Global estimates suggest that households in developed ... Read more
How do municipalities drive a reuse and recycling economy within their cities/towns?

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: 2019 Presentation on how do municipalities drive a reuse and recycling economy within their cities/towns. Read more
Implementing the waste management hierarchy: Applying the SASCOST model to determine indicative costs of separation at source

Author: Nahman, Anton ; Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Oct 2018 The SASCOST model is a tool for comparing the costs and benefits of alternative options for implementing a Separation at Source (S@S) recycling programme. S@S is a crucial step in implementing the waste management hierarchy. The model can be ... Read more
Municipal Solid Waste Energy Conversion in Developing Countries: Technologies, Best Practices, Challenges and Policy

Author: Coelho, ST ; Sanches Pereira, A ; Bouill, DH ; Mani, SK ; Recalde, MY ; Savino, AA ; Stafford, William HL Date: Jan 2020 Municipal Solid Waste Energy Conversion in Emerging Countries: Technologies, Best Practices, Challenges and Policy presents contributions from authors from India, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, South Africa and China who come ... Read more
A Techno-economic Analysis of Anaerobic Digestion and Gasification Hybrid System: Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste in South Africa

Author: Mabalane, PN ; Oboirien, BO ; Masukume, Mike Date: Mar 2020 Due to the increased population growth in South Africa, particularly in urban areas, the generation of municipal solid waste has increased and so is the demand of energy. Municipal solid waste can be considered a good candidate for electricity ... Read more
Waste as a resource – Opportunities in Africa

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton Date: Oct 2018 It is estimated that 125 million tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated in Africa, of which only about 68 million tonnes are collected. Unsanitary landfilling and open dumping of the collected waste is the predominant waste disposal ... Read more
Waste as a resource: Opportunities in Africa [journal article]

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH ; Nahman, Anton Date: May 2019 It is estimated that 125 million tonnes of municipal solid waste is generated in Africa, of which only 68 million tonnes is collected. Unsanitary landfilling and open dumping of collected waste are predominant waste disposal options in many ... Read more
Waste characterisation, determining the energy potential of waste

Author: Oelofse, Suzanna HH Date: Nov 2015 The presentation on waste characterisation, determining the energy potential of waste. Read more

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