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Abstract
This document is a product of my research on waste management structure in the European Union, focusing on Baltic countries precisely (Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia) 1. Europe has experienced constant population growth from 1960 to 2020 (see Figure.1) 4, 5. This continuous population growth and good lifestyle are significant factors for an increase in the energy consumption rate in Europe 6, 7. High energy demands increase generated waste, which is why European countries need to develop a standard waste management structure to tackle this problem 10, 11.According to my research, one of the most efficient ways of managing waste is to recycle and convert it into energy, such as electricity and fuel 12, 13. This can be achieved by various waste treatment processes leading to energy generation. Moreover, recycling and refining waste are economically beneficial; this helps reduce waste by holding on to raw materials and resources reserved for an extended period before usage in production 14, 15.This research paper reviews the correlation of energy-from-waste with the structural management of domestic solid waste. This study highlights divergent domestic waste management methods exercised in the Baltic countries and their economic impact 8, 9. Keywords: Energy-from-waste, Anaerobic metabolism, Domestic Solid Waste, Waste Framework Directives, European Union, Waste Management, Landfilling waste, Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
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Copyright © 2023 Oyeranmi Samson Gbolahan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
