What is it about?
Experiments to determine the methane potential from wastes excavated from a tropical landfill in a developing country using biochemical methane potential (BMP) tests
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Why is it important?
The development of sustainable methods for the management of municipal solid wastes (MSW) is a priority within the current global initiatives to achieve sustainable development goals. In this work, the energy utilization potential of wastes sent to landfills, and its relation to the compositional characteristics of MSW generated in low- and middle-income economies are investigated. This is of great interest worldwide but is particularly relevant for developing countries where enhancing the environmental performance of final disposal sites and the sustainability of their operations is a priority in terms of establishing integrated solid waste management systems for emerging and developing economies.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a fascinating journey because it allowed us to turn what is often seen as a waste problem into an energy opportunity. Working closely with my co-authors to explore the potential of methane recovery from aged landfill waste in Colombia opened my eyes to how existing resources, if properly managed, can contribute to cleaner energy production and climate change mitigation. For me, the most rewarding part was seeing how science and practical engineering can align to create solutions that are both environmentally and economically beneficial. I hope this work inspires others to reimagine waste as a valuable asset in the path towards sustainable development.
Dr. Ramon Fernando Colmenares Quintero
Fundación Berstic and Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
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This page is a summary of: The potential of methane production using aged landfill waste in developing countries: A case of study in Colombia, Cogent Engineering, September 2019, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2019.1664862.
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