Where modern heating and cooking fuels for domestic, institutional, commercial and industrial use are not readily available, briquettes made from biomass residues could contribute to the sustainable supply of energy. This study reviews the briquette making process, looking at the entire value cha...
Asamoah, Bernice
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Nikiema, Josiane
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Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
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Odonkor, Elsie
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Njenga, M.
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[A review on production, marketing and use of fuel briquettes]
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A review on production, marketing and use of fuel briquettes
Over the last decade, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has explored the use of fecal sludge (FS) in combination with other organic waste sources to optimize FS treatment and composting for the production of a safe organic fertilizer, which can – depending on demand – be enriche...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Impraim, Robert
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Cofie, Olufunke
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Nartey, Eric
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Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Thiel, Felix
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Drechsel, Pay
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[Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application]
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Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application
Biological treatment, composting, in particular, is a relatively simple, durable and inexpensive alternative for stabilizing and reducing biodegradable waste. Co-composting of different waste sources allows to enhance the compost nutrient value. In particular, integration of ‘biosolids’ from the ...
Cofie, Olufunke O.
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Nikiema, Josiane
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Impraim, Robert
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Adamtey, Noah
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Paul, Johannes G.
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Kone, D.
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[Co-composting of solid waste and fecal sludge for nutrient and organic matter recovery]
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Co-composting of solid waste and fecal sludge for nutrient and organic matter recovery
To understand the full value of Resource Recovery and Reuse (RRR), a systematic assessment approach that balances complexity with practicality is required. This report highlights the methods available for quantifying and valuing social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of RRR, focusi...
Lazurko, Anita
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[Assessing the value of resource recovery and reuse: social, environmental and economic costs and benefits for value creation and human well-being]
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Assessing the value of resource recovery and reuse: social, environmental and economic costs and benefits for value creation and human well-being
Otoo, Miriam
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Fernando, Sudarshana
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Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Aheeyar, Mohamed M.M.
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Madurangi, Ganesha
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[Opportunities for sustainable municipal solid waste management services in Batticaloa: business strategies for improved resource recovery. [Project report submitted to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as a part of the research project on Opportunities for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management Services in Batticaloa: Business Strategies for Improved Rresource Recovery and Reuse]]
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Opportunities for sustainable municipal solid waste management services in Batticaloa: business strategies for improved resource recovery. [Project report submitted to United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) as a part of the research project on Opportunities for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management Services in Batticaloa: Business Strategies for Improved Rresource Recovery and Reuse]
As in other cities of Sri Lanka, solid waste management has been a key problem in and concern for Balangoda Urban Council. Waste accumulations in the city have caused many problems, including unpleasant odours, contamination of water bodies, and contamination of paddy fields, giving rise to epide...
Gianfelici, F.
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Lancon, L.
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Bucatariu, C.
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Dubbeling, Marielle
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Santini, G.
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Fernando, Sudarshana
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[Composting urban organic waste into agricultural inputs: Balangoda, Sri Lanka]
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Composting urban organic waste into agricultural inputs: Balangoda, Sri Lanka