358-6 Waste-to-Energy Incineration

Summary

This guideline focuses on WtE incineration technology for MSW, mainly household waste and commercial waste, in urban areas of Asian developing countries.The guideline aims to assist decision-makers and policymakers at the national and city levels, residents and other stakeholders who are in search of additional knowledge and information that will help them to form a clear picture of what WtE incineration entails, when considering the potential for introducing WtE incineration technology as an appropriate option for improving waste management.

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Issuer

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Year

2020

Region

International

Issuer (type)

UN Environment Programme (International)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

International

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Manufacturing
Construction
Education

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals