POSSIBILITY OF ORGANIC WASTE INCLUSION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN A CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM

Ana Momčilović, Gordana Stefanović, Predrag Rajković, Biljana Milutinović, Dragiša Savić

DOI Number
https://doi.org/10.22190/FUWLEP2101027M
First page
027
Last page
037

Abstract


Organic waste represents a challenging type of waste for implementation in the flows of a circular economy.  The main idea of the paper is the assessment of the inclusion possibility of different types of organic waste generated in one area into the flows of the circular economy. For this purpose, a mathematical model was developed and applied. Based on the mathematical model, the optimum mixing ratio of the several organic waste fractions, which will be subjected to the anaerobic digestion treatment and composting, is determined. Developed scenarios are based on the organic waste types and quantities available in the considered area. In each of the scenarios, process products, in the form of biogas and compost, are introduced into the flows of the circular economy. Based on the inputs and outputs in developed scenarios, the efficiency of the circular economy for each scenario is determined.


Keywords

circular economy, evaluation, anaerobic digestion, composting, mathematical modeling

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