REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS THROUGH EFFICIENT RECYCLING WASTE MANAGEMENT

KOLIOPOULOS T. C., AXINTE CRINA

TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ATHENS, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, ATHENS, GREECE.T.KOL@HOTMAIL.COMUNIVERSITY OF BACĂU, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ROMANIA

Abstract

This paper presents the major problems which there are in the waste management of our planet. Effective sustainable solutions are proposed in order not only to reduce any associated environmental impacts but also to support sustainable development in our society. Also projections are made of efficient recovery schemes. In the end, useful discussion and conclusions are made for the necessity of using proper recycling technologies.

Keywords

recycling environmental impacts waste management sustainable development.