U4SSC – City solid waste management
In this issue
Cities are responsible for 50 per cent of the waste generated globally and are causing between 60 and 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Against this background, concepts such as circular economy are particularly important, even more so when cities consume three quarters of natural resources. In this context, recycling can transform waste into a valuable resource. In this context, recycling can transform waste into a valuable resource. Even plastic waste can be repurposed for road construction.
