Optimization of waste management systems by integrating material fluxes, agents and regulatory mechanisms: the case of bio-waste

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This paper presents an approach to analyze the impacts of policy decisions, such as the implementation of an energy law article on the management of bio-waste. We show first results for the case of the Canton Zurich, Switzerland. We depart from a simplified material flux model, which allows for investigating the in- and output-fluxes of the processes composting and anaerobic digestion in the
Canton Zurich. We then analyze the impact of the implemented article on the bio-waste system. We argue that a system analysis including material fluxes, agent analysis, and regulation mechanisms, is a prerequisite for understanding the impact of policies on a waste management system and thus, for developing an optimization process.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Symposium Environment 2010 : Situation and Perspectives for the European Union, Porto, 2003
EditorsMärio Valente Neves, Ana Cristina V. Neves
Number of pages6
Place of PublicationPorto
PublisherUniversidade Porto
Publication date2003
ISBN (print)972-98944-0-X
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
EventEnvironment 2010: Situation und Perspectives for the European Union - FEUP 2010 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 06.05.200310.05.2003
https://paginas.fe.up.pt/environment2010/

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