Date: Thursday, 27 June 2024
Time: 09:00 - 10:00 CEST
Session code 1DV.1
Recovery of energy and nutrients from urban and industrial residues
Pyrolysis of Plastic Residues from Dutch Municipal Solid Waste: GHG Emissions and Carbon Efficiency Assessment
Short Introductive summary
Our research aimed to assess the lifecycle GHG emissions and carbon efficiency of pyrolysis as an innovative solution for managing municipal plastic waste and driving circularity in the Netherlands and beyond. The scientific innovation of our study lay in adopting a goal-oriented life cycle assessment approach, where the goal is determined by one of the primary functions of the multifunctional pyrolysis system. Furthermore, our study extended beyond existing research by examining the influence of waste pre-treatment. Lastly, through the lens of carbon efficiency, our analysis delved into a critical aspect, evaluating the effectiveness of transforming municipal plastic waste into pyrolysis oil within the circular economy context and the ability of pyrolysis to contribute to the overall material circularity. Our findings showed 26-28% GHG emission savings of waste pyrolysis over incineration, and the carbon efficiency of the pyrolysis system reached up to 55%.
Presenter
Juraj PETRÍK
Utrecht University
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Co-authors:
H.C. Genuino, National Test Centre Cicrular Plastics, Utrecht, THE NETHERLANDS
G.J. Kramer, Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
L. Shen, Utrecht University, THE NETHERLANDS
Session reference: 1DV.1.2