Table 1 Estimates of energy saved when a material is recovered from waste in comparison to its ab initio production ([179])
From: The myth and the reality of energy recovery from municipal solid waste
Material | Energy savings (%) |
|---|---|
Aluminum | 90 |
Copper | 85 |
Iron and steel | 74 |
Lead | 65 |
Zinc | 60 |
Paper | 64 |
Plastic | > 80 |