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A true green cover for industrial waste landfills, TAPPI Journal April 2024
ABSTRACT: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States totaled 5,981 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMT CO2eq) in 2020. Of that, GHG emissions by the pulp and paper sector amounted to 35 MMT CO2eq direct emissions and those by industrial waste landfills summed to 7.4 MMT CO2eq direct emissions. Loss of GHG sinks due to change in land use further contributes to the net GHG emissions. Industrial waste landfills are typically required to comply with certain federal and state regulations, including meeting requirements for final cover systems. Conventional final cover systems have included use of soil covers and/or soil-geosynthetic composite covers. An engineered turf cover provides for an excellent “green” alternative final cover system for industrial waste landfills.This paper discusses various sustainability aspects pertaining to use of an engineered turf final cover, including: (i)significantly low carbon footprint associated with the construction of an engineered turf alternative final coverwhen compared to closure using a traditional or prescriptive cover system; (ii) saving valuable soil and land resourc-es; (iii) saving water resources by reduction in its use during and after construction; (iv) reducing impacts associated with borrow areas; and (v) reducing overall carbon footprint. Further, when using an engineered turf cover, opportunities exist for beneficial reuse of land, including development of solar energy. A brief discussion on the potential fordevelopment of solar energy is included.
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The Operations and Maintenance Partnership, Paper360º, Janu
The Operations and Maintenance Partnership, Paper360º, January/February 2018
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RISI's Top 50 Power List, Paper360º July/August 2018
RISI's Top 50 Power List, Paper360º July/August 2018
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Venturi Injectors Add Efficiency, Green Performance, Paper360º May/June 2018
Venturi Injectors Add Efficiency, Green Performance, Paper360º May/June 2018
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UPM CEO Jussi Pesonen Named European CEO of the Year, Paper360º March/April 2019
UPM CEO Jussi Pesonen Named European CEO of the Year, Paper360º March/April 2019
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Etex Bègles Paper Mill Raises Paperboard Performance, Paper360º March/April 2019
Etex Bègles Paper Mill Raises Paperboard Performance, Paper360º March/April 2019
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Meet the 2019 PPI Awards Winners, Paper360 May/June 2019
Meet the 2019 PPI Awards Winners, Paper360 May/June 2019
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Forest Tech Secures Future Fiber, Paper360º November/December 2019
Forest Tech Secures Future Fiber, Paper360º November/December 2019
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IIoT for R&M: The Real Struggle, Paper360º November/December 2019
IIoT for R&M: The Real Struggle, Paper360º November/December 2019
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7 Water Waste Reduction Strategies to Improve Pump Reliability/Black Liquor Processing, Paper360º November/December 2019
7 Water Waste Reduction Strategies to Improve Pump Reliability/Black Liquor Processing, Paper360º November/December 2019