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Innovative PhD Opportunity: Circular Recovery Models for Sustainable Urban Waste Management

Published Sep 07, 2023

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to a circular economy? KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites motivated individuals to apply for an exciting PhD position within the Division of Energy Systems.

This cutting-edge research project is dedicated to developing integrated strategies and practical solutions for a circular recovery model aimed at managing Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) in urban environments. The project addresses the pressing need to create and implement circular recovery models to make urban economies sustainable and carbon-neutral. It delves into the entire value chain of MSW, encompassing generation, resource recovery, collection, conversion technologies, and the establishment of businesses and markets. This project seeks answers to the vital question of how cities can effectively address economic and environmental challenges while minimizing their impact in a world with finite resources.