Bio-ethanol from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW): the Environmental Impact Assessment

摘要

This paper discusses the potential impacts of using MSW as bio-ethanol resources from the prospects of both energy development and waste management. The investigation considered the waste produced in London as a case study. The use of MSW as biomass source for the production of bio-ethanol production was then investigated in the laboratories of University College London. The Experimental results showed that a conversion rate of around 85% was achieved, which is relatively high compared to other conventional biomass. This paper identifies the possible application of this technology on both energy production and waste management by providing valuable product to meet energy demand and protecting the environment from pollution. The potential impacts on related environmental issues, such as sustainable waste management, climate change, water issues, land use and biodiversity, are discussed.