The year 2025 emerges as a critical milestone in the fight against climate change. Recent reports from organizations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the United Nations (UN), and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) converge on a clear message: the window of opportunity to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of global warming is rapidly closing.
Urban solid waste management (USW) is an increasing challenge in Brazil, especially with population growth and accelerated urbanization. An effective solution to mitigate environmental impacts while simultaneously generating energy is waste-to-energy (WTE) recovery. However, Brazil is significantly behind in adopting this technology, particularly when compared to developed countries.