Life in the Urban Landscape (1): Waste as a Source of Energy to Combat Climate Change
Day / Time Monday, June 19th / 16:30 - 18:30
Event Description
Waste as a aource of Energy to combat Climate Change will focus on the links between energy, waste management and climate change. We all know that, in theory, urban waste may be a source materials and energy. And recently, we have seen energy and materials increase in value. Still, urban waste is often littering, polluting, contaminating, and releasing greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Waste management is an economic as well as planning problem to most urban administrations. But some have managed to utilize waste. Some have been able to save valuable fossil fuels, reduce climate change and generate income. During this event I hope we can learn about the cultural, social, economic and technical conditions when waste is not only wasted.
Session Language
English
Speakers
Tomas Kåberger, (moderator), Helena Kock-Åström, Linköping;Lennart Erfors, Kristianstad;
Frederika C Rentoy, Philippines, Ritma Dubrovska, Latvia
Host Organization
Swedish Research Council Formas, Swedish EPA, Swedish National Heritage Board, SIDA and the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning
Host Organization Description
Swedish Research Council Formas, Swedish EPA, Swedish National Heritage Board, SIDA and the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning