National Academies – Report on Sustainable Reuse and Recycling

Energy and Water Considerations for the Sustainable Reuse and Recycling of Materials

In September 2013, the STS Program convened a meeting of research leaders and technical experts in private industry as well as representatives from government and academia to examine the energy-water considerations of material reuse and recycling. The meeting examined the data and research needs for assessing the energy-water linkages with the reuse and recycling of waste streams and materials; the technologies and approaches needed to further recycling and reuse strategies; and how the public and private sectors can leverage the efforts of key stakeholders to further technological development, innovation, data collection, and research. This meeting summary synthesizes the discussions held during the event.

Source: For more information, go to http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/sustainability/PGA_084717.

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