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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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Partnering with Paper for Sustainable Biomaterials, Paper360
Partnering with Paper for Sustainable Biomaterials, Paper360º September/October 2017
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Riding the Rails, Paper360º, July/August 2017
Riding the Rails, Paper360º, July/August 2017
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Trailer Flooring Makes a Difference in Paper Roll Transport,
Trailer Flooring Makes a Difference in Paper Roll Transport, Paper360º, July/August 2017
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Will China Ban Mixed Paper Imports?, Paper360º, July/August
Will China Ban Mixed Paper Imports?, Paper360º, July/August 2017
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Paper Chemistry: What’s New, What’s Next, Paper360º March/
Paper Chemistry: What’s New, What’s Next, Paper360º March/April 2017
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An Ode to Small, Paper360º May/June 2017
An Ode to Small, Paper360º May/June 2017
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Suppliers Reach Out to Mill Leaders, Paper360º May/June 2017
Suppliers Reach Out to Mill Leaders, Paper360º May/June 2017
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Conversions: Tsunami or Trickle?, Paper360º November/Decembe
Conversions: Tsunami or Trickle?, Paper360º November/December 2017
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Papermaking Best Practices With Vacuum-Dewatering Systems: P
Papermaking Best Practices With Vacuum-Dewatering Systems: Part 2, Paper360º November/December 2017