Possible Options and Practices for Reducing Greenhouse Gases in the Solid Waste Management Sector

Event:

Possible Options and Practices for Reducing Greenhouse Gases in the Solid Waste Management Sector

28 February 2017

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) implemented a regional technical assistance, TA 8566: Mainstreaming Integrated Solid Waste Management in Asia, to conduct an assessment of solid waste management practices in five case study cities (CSCs) in Asia and to provide recommendations and best practices that can guide municipalities, ADB project officers and others on how to improve proper waste management and achieve a clean, livable city. The five cities in focus are Buriram and Mahasarakham in Thailand, Mandalay (Myanmar), and Quezon City and Sorsogon City in the Philippines.

This report is formulated based on various waste disposal methods, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources and technologies available to mitigate those emissions. The report explains the suitable practices prevailing globally and appropriate technologies to be selected for different waste disposal methods.

Geographical Focus:

Myanmar

Philippines

Thailand

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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