The most advanced waste recycling methods in 2024
With the increase in population and the development of production activities, the amount of waste generated also increases significantly. This requires us to look for effective solutions to minimize the negative impact of waste on the environment and people. Waste recycling has become one of the most suitable and widely applied options worldwide to reduce the amount of waste produced.
In this article, we will learn about the most advanced ways to recycle waste today and why they play an important role in the task of protecting the environment and people.
1. The current state of the waste problem and the importance of recycling waste
Currently, the global waste problem is becoming a major challenge for sustainable development. According to the World Environmental Protection Organization’s (WWF) Global Assessment of Waste 2020, we generate about 2.01 billion tons of waste each year. This number will double by 2050 if no containment measures are taken.
In Vietnam, the waste problem is also becoming more serious than ever. The demand for consumer products is increasing, while the government’s waste management policies and measures have not met the demand and are limited. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the average amount of household waste per capita per day in big cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City has exceeded the allowable level of the waste management system.
Therefore, recycling waste or finding solutions to reduce plastic waste is now more necessary and important than ever to minimize their negative impact on the environment. Not only that, this also saves resources and minimizes costs for production activities. Therefore, recycling is a method that plays an important role in reducing the amount of waste and protecting the human living environment effectively.
2. Garbage treatment methods of advanced countries
The treatment or reuse of plastic waste is an important issue that receives great attention around the world. In this article, we will learn some solutions that are being applied in advanced countries around the world.
2.1. Sweden
According to statistics, 50% of the electricity consumed in Sweden is obtained from renewable energy through the incineration network to capture thermal energy, then convert it into electricity and put it into the national grid, finally delivered to each household.
With this initiative to reduce plastic waste, each year Sweden has recycled and processed thousands of tons of waste into the environment into electricity – providing and meeting the needs of people in daily life.
2.2. Austria
If Sweden is a country that “imports” garbage to use for recycling purposes, Austria is a country with the most advanced recycling technology – recycling PET plastic waste.
The country does waste crushing then uses some fungal enzymes to recycle PET plastic. Plastic particles will be broken down into molecules that can be easily recycled into high-quality plastic, helping to reduce plastic waste while helping to reuse plastic waste effectively.
2.3. Belgium
According to statistics, 75% of Belgian waste is recycled for reuse. In addition, they are used for composting. As a result, Belgium is gradually moving towards a closed green cycle by making good use of waste sources as resources.
The recycling process in Belgium consists of 2 clear processes: Ecolizer and Green Events.
Ecolizer is a web system that allows to manage the production and ensure low and clean waste. Based on data on the web, the system will calculate and process how to minimize costs in the production process and minimize waste and waste treatment.
Green Events is similar to Ecolizer, but it’s a website for events. It assesses what an event can cause and calculates how to reduce and reuse plastic waste in that event.
2.4. Japan
The Japanese have a very high sense of waste division, so they have greatly supported the waste treatment process in this country with high efficiency. Besides, they also use CFB technology (fluidized bed liquefied combustion technology) to burn garbage thoroughly.
This technology also reduces emissions such as NO and NO2, in addition, similar to Sweden, the amount of heat energy after burning and waste treatment is also created into electricity for people to use in daily life.
3. Current waste treatment methods in Vietnam
In Vietnam, some waste reduction measures are currently being used as follows:
3.1. Waste incineration method
In Vietnam, this method of waste incineration is quite popular, there are 2 types of incinerators: high-capacity incinerators, which use energy to incinerate waste and small incinerators that do not use energy.
In order to apply this waste reduction solution well, it is first necessary to classify garbage into appropriate categories and raise people’s awareness. However, up to now, we are still limited and facing many difficulties in this issue.
3.2. Waste landfill measures
This is also one of the current waste reduction measures. These landfill pits must be dug far from residential areas, ensuring hygiene so as not to affect people’s lives and health.
3.3. Biochemical annealing method
This is one of the extremely useful ways to recycle waste as well as treat waste. Often used for highly compostable waste spreaders, widely used in composting and production of biological products.
3.4. Reuse solids
Solids from some construction works, electronic components can be recycled at replacement repair facilities. This reduces the cost of purchasing new materials and reusing waste.
4. About WRV 2024
Waste and Recycling Vietnam (WRV) 2024 is one of the leading exhibition events in fields related to industrial waste and recycling. At this international exhibition, participants can learn and see first-hand the leading modern equipment in the country about reduction initiatives garbage and ways to recycle waste properly.
In addition, when participating in the Waste and Recycling Vietnam 2024 exhibition, businesses can also expand their company’s diplomatic relations, can meet and exchange waste treatment solutions, current ways of recycling their companies with development units or companies Moreover, there is a more modern waste treatment system to help businesses score higher in the eyes of partners and investors.
Moreover, you can also search and choose waste treatment services or technologies and waste reduction methods suitable for your business.
