DOAJ Open Access 2023

An Integrated Framework for Environmental and Social Life Cycle Assessments in PET Bottle Waste Management: A Case Study in Brazil

Eduardo J. P. Martin Deborah S. B. L. Oliveira Luiza S. B. L. Oliveira Barbara S. Bezerra

Abstrak

The improper disposal of PET bottle waste in Brazil jeopardizes the sustainability goals, impacting the social, economic, and environmental aspects. In order to tackle this issue, this study introduces a framework that was developed using a combination of environmental and social life cycle assessments (LCAs), along with a modified Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology. Nine disposal scenarios were evaluated in Bauru, Brazil, including various combinations of landfills, sorting cooperatives, and incineration. Environmental (Env-LCA) and social (S-LCA) assessments followed the ISO 14040 standards, with the S-LCA incorporating the UNEP/SETAC guidelines. Scenario 9 was identified as the most sustainable option from the evaluated scenarios, with 100% of the waste sent to sorting cooperatives, with modified collection schemes. Conversely, Scenario 1, with a high landfill percentage, proved to be the least sustainable.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Municipal refuse. Solid wastes

Penulis (4)

Eduardo J. P. Martin

Deborah S. B. L. Oliveira

Luiza S. B. L. Oliveira

Barbara S. Bezerra

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Martin, E.J.P., Oliveira, D.S.B.L., Oliveira, L.S.B.L., Bezerra, B.S. (2023). An Integrated Framework for Environmental and Social Life Cycle Assessments in PET Bottle Waste Management: A Case Study in Brazil. https://doi.org/10.3390/waste1030043

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Tahun Terbit: 2023
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.3390/waste1030043
Akses: Open Access ✓