Options for sustainable industrial waste management toward zero landfill waste in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) factory in Thailand

Usapein, Parnuwat; Chavalparit, Orathai

doi:10.1007/s10163-013-0198-6

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“…For example, the largest fraction of waste from an HDPE plant in this study was generated from its production process (57.55 %), followed by its maintenance program (28.38 %), waste treatment system (10.07 %), and packaging and equipment (4.00 %). However, previous research identified substantially different main sources of waste generation from an HDPE plant [2]. This variability may be one reason why petrochemical factories face difficulty in eliminating their industrial wastes.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…1, the weighting score was divided into three main sub-factors, namely, 3R technology, economic impact, and environmental impact. For the 3R technology sub-factor, according to the standard priority for each of the various 3R options, the reduction option was given the highest score (3), followed by the reuse option (2), and finally the recycling option (1). For the economic impact sub-factor, an option that provided revenue to the company was given a score of 3.…”

Section: Identifying Sources Of Waste Generation In Polyethylene Factmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In terms of waste, indicators have been used for comparing waste management strategies, measuring progress toward better sustainability in society, and communicating the effectiveness of waste management programs to the public [18][19][20]. Moreover, the amount of waste diverted from landfills (also termed the waste diversion rate or percentage of landfill waste reduction) has been used as a performance assessment indicator for improving waste management systems [2,21,22]. Recently, Zaman and Lehman [23,24] proposed the zero waste index to determine the performance of waste management strategies in three major cities in different countries (Adelaide, Australia; San Francisco, United States; and Stockholm, Sweden).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Waste disposal in landfills is the conventional method for the disposal of industrial wastes in Thailand. However, the existing landfill sites in Thailand are often associated with environmental damage, loss of useful land, and social strains [2]. In addition, when new landfill construction has been confronted by opposition and pressure from social strains, episodic events of illegal waste dumping around the area of industrial estates have arisen.…”

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Evaluating the performance of 3R options to reduce landfill wastes using the 3R indicator (3RI): case study of polyethylene factories in Thailand

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Petrochemical wastes are generated in significant amounts, and most of them are considered to be hazardous. In this study, we investigated the potential of the reduce, reuse, and recycle (3R) strategy to help reduce landfill wastes from polyethylene factories in Thailand. The sources of industrial wastes were identified as follows:(1) production processes; (2) maintenance programs; (3) packaging; and (4) waste treatment systems. The existing waste management options primarily consisted of fuel substitution and fuel blending. After 3R options were proposed, the performance of selected 3R options was evaluated. In this study, a new metric, the 3R indicator (3RI), was introduced to indicate the performance of 3R options based on both quantitative and qualitative measurements. The 3RI performance analysis indicated that high-density polyethylene plant has 3RI = 3.52 with 87.83 % landfill waste reduction, linear low-density polyethylene plant has 3RI = 0.71 with 17.83 % landfill waste reduction and that linear density polyethylene plant has 3RI = 2.85 with 69.51 % landfill waste reduction. This indicator can be used to measure environmental progress in terms of reducing landfill waste based on the 3R strategy.

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“…In recent years, a number of studies have been conducted on how to achieve ZW through zero landfill [83][84][85]. Bans on waste going to landfill and high landfill taxes are necessary for sustainable waste management systems.…”

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A Strategic Framework for Working toward Zero Waste Societies Based on Perceptions Surveys

Zaman

2017

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Abstract:The visionary concept of zero waste advocates a systematic process of designing out waste and recovering resources from waste. A strategic zero waste framework (ZWF) is essential for developing and executing systematic waste management activities to achieve the overarching goals. This study identifies the key principles for the development of a strategic ZWF based on a waste experts' survey analysis. Around 68 experts from different regions responded and provided their views on the key elements of a strategic ZWF though an online questionnaire survey. Eighteen strategic elements of waste prevention, management, treatment and assessment were identified as the key principles of the zero waste framework. As the study followed a generalized approach, it is important to acknowledge that all identified and proposed strategic elements may need to be contextualized based on the local conditions in order to achieve zero waste goals. Based on the findings, the study suggests the following three fundamental strategic action plans that need to be implemented simultaneously for moving towards zero waste societies: (i) sustainable production through a cradle-to-cradle design and product stewardship; (ii) collaborative and responsible consumption of natural resources; and (iii) zero waste management through conservation of resources. In addition, a constant evaluation of progress towards zero waste goals is essential. It is anticipated that by considering local circumstances, the proposed strategic guidelines would be beneficial for local authorities and relevant stakeholders while developing their zero waste strategy.

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Strengthening the Sustainability of Additive Manufacturing through Data‐Driven Approaches and Workforce Development

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2021

Advanced Intelligent Systems

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The additive manufacturing (AM) industry is rapidly developing and expanding, thereby becoming an important and integral component of the digital revolution in manufacturing practices. While the engineering aspects of AM are under intensive research, there still remain many chances to strengthen the sustainability of additive manufacturing (SAM). Cogently increasing the AM community's attention to SAM is vital for developing the AM industry sustainably from the bottom up. The digital nature of AM provides new opportunities for acquiring, storing, and utilizing data to strengthen SAM through data‐driven approaches. Herein, spotlight on SAM is shone upon and it is placed on a more concrete footing. The corresponding advances in data‐driven methods that can strengthen SAM are featured, such as optimizing designs for AM, reducing material waste, and developing databases. How the AM workforce can be developed and grown as a collaboration between the industry, government, and academia to extensively harness the full potential of AM as well as mitigate its adversarial social impact is discussed. Finally, several critical digital techniques that have the potential to further strengthen SAM in the factory of the future, including hybrid manufacturing, Internet of Things, and machine learning and artificial intelligence, are highlighted.

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Options for sustainable industrial waste management toward zero landfill waste in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) factory in Thailand

Cited by 24 publications

References 10 publications

Evaluating the performance of 3R options to reduce landfill wastes using the 3R indicator (3RI): case study of polyethylene factories in Thailand

Evaluating the performance of 3R options to reduce landfill wastes using the 3R indicator (3RI): case study of polyethylene factories in Thailand

A Strategic Framework for Working toward Zero Waste Societies Based on Perceptions Surveys

Strengthening the Sustainability of Additive Manufacturing through Data‐Driven Approaches and Workforce Development

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