| Title | Home Bio-Waste Composting for the Circular Economy |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 4339 |
| Authors | Sulewski, P; Kais, K; Golas, M; Rawa, G; Urbanska, K; Was, A |
| Title | Home Bio-Waste Composting for the Circular Economy |
| Year | 2021 |
| Published | Energies, 14, 19 |
| Abstract | The consequence of the current economic development model is the generation of large amounts of waste and energy losses. One way to change this negative trend is a more rational use of raw materials reducing the amount of generated wastes. Biowaste, which may be divided into garden and kitchen waste, constitutes the main part of municipal waste. At the household level, it can be managed through composting-the most sustainable way of biowaste management. In this context, this paper aims to assess the economic and environmental effects of implementing the home composting incentive program introduced by one of the municipalities near Warsaw (Poland). The study is based on the estimation of the amount of biowaste generated in the commune, as well as on the number of households with the potential to compost biowastes. The effects of implementing the composting program were evaluated at different participation levels. The cartographic-based methods (GIS) were used in the analyses. Additionally, willingness to accept home composting by residents and its main determinants were examined. The results of the study indicate that the changes in the current household biodegradable waste management model are practicable and generate positive economic and environmental effects. However, the promotion of home composting requires active support from the local authorities, both in the financial dimension and by increasing residents' environmental awareness. |
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