Analysis of the potential of municipal solid waste in Brazil Original Research Article
Environmental Development, Available online 7 September 2012, Pages
F.A.M. Lino, K.A.R. Ismail
Highlights
► The study presents the evaluation and results of the potential of municipal solid waste in Brazil. ► MSW is an instrument to eradicate poverty and ensure environmental sustainability. ► Recycling, besides the financial gain increases the useful life of landfills and reduce the operational costs. ► Solid waste organic matter can be a renewable source for energy generation.