Economic valuation of the thermal inertization of asbestos waste—an Italian case study
Asbestos-containing waste presents a multifaceted challenge to governments and society, demanding innovative solutions. This article unveils options to manage asbestos-containing waste and analyze merits and drawbacks of thermal inertization technology, focusing on a newer patent which re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academia.edu Journals
2024-10-01
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| Series: | Academia Environmental Sciences and Sustainability |
| Online Access: | https://www.academia.edu/125158951/Assessing_the_economic_impact_of_the_thermal_inertization_of_asbestos_waste_with_an_Italian_case_study |
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| Summary: | Asbestos-containing waste presents a multifaceted challenge to governments and society, demanding innovative solutions. This article unveils options to manage asbestos-containing waste and analyze merits and drawbacks of thermal inertization technology, focusing on a newer patent which reduces the treatment time (and costs) and yields a reusable, asbestos-neutral building material. Impact assessment requires the formal valuation of a new project, technology, or program. In this article, we present a mixed-method approach (life cycle analysis with an extended cost–benefit analysis) and provide insights into the financial, economic, and environmental dimensions of asbestos-containing waste. The results suggest that inertization technologies hold the promise of a sustainable alternative to deep landfill burial. However, their success is contingent on securing public funding, a thorough examination of hidden environmental costs and risks, and the establishment of supportive regulations fostering a circular economy. These findings underscore the imperative for further exploration and substantial financial commitments to make asbestos treatment options a global reality. |
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| ISSN: | 2997-6006 |