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Climate Resilience and Finance for Urban Sustainability
Cost Recovery Business Models for enhancing utilization of Segregated Combustible Fraction and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) from Municipal Solid Waste
Bhatiani, G., Jain, A., Kacker, R., Kumar Saha, P., & Helge Karstensen, K. (2023). Climate Resilience and Finance for Urban Sustainability: Cost Recovery Business Models for enhancing utilization of Segregated Combustible Fraction and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) from Municipal Solid Waste. Royal Norwegian Embassy, New Delhi.
The report presents four cost recovery business models for managing segregated waste (SCF and RDF) based on the ’Polluter Pays’ Principle. The report highlights the financial cost associated with waste management and the importance of acknowledging and paying for it. The four cost recovery models evaluate different options for recovering the cost of managing waste using two different technologies (co-processing in a cement plant and waste to energy). The report acknowledges that market inefficiencies, inadequate regulation, and practical considerations can result in the adoption of costlier choices. However, the society is best off when the least cost approach is adopted. The report evaluates three options for deploying cement kilns due to lower overall cost and technological advantages. It is also noted that the RDF production facility can be located within or close to the city or the cement facility. The report concludes that the four options presented in the report are comprehensive from a results perspective.
