Sumários

Environmental and Social Aspects

3 outubro 2016, 16:00 Maria Amélia Lemos

Waste policy and WtE plants in Europe. Contribution of Waste­to­Energy plants at the environmental and social level


Energy Recovery Routes

28 setembro 2016, 10:00 Francisco Manuel Da Silva Lemos

Issues associated with waste management ­ collection, sorting, etc... Situation in waste generation and waste management in different parts of the world, with a focus on EU. Landfilling, incineration and recycling as the most relevant ways today ­ situation in Europe and perspectives. Waste­to­Energy in the context of waste management. Different options for the various types of waste generated. 


Waste Management Today

28 setembro 2016, 09:00 Francisco Manuel Da Silva Lemos

Overview on waste management worldwide. Waste generation throughout the production process ­ from mining to final disposal ­ the linear economy. Difference in waste composition and management systems in different countries. International regulations on waste. Waste management hierarchy. Reduction, reuse, recycling and energy recovery in the cycle of resource management and contirbution to a circular economy. 


Waste Management -  ­ Historical Perspective

26 setembro 2016, 16:00 Francisco Manuel Da Silva Lemos

Waste management throughout history. Evolution of the London waste management system as a case study.Emergence of waste­to­energy applications. Similarities between the current situation


Societal challenges in the XXI century

21 setembro 2016, 10:00 Maria Amélia Lemos

The Waste Scenario.

The human factor.
Waste and Energy scenarios overview