Energy Recovery from Scrap Tires: A Sustainable Option for Small Islands like Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico generates and disposes nearly five million/year scrap tires (ST), of which 4.2% is recycled and 80% is exported. The Island has one of the world highest electrical service tariff ($0.28 kWh), because of its dependency on fossil fuels for power generation. The Government has not considere...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-05-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/6/5/3105 |