LNAPL/DNAPL Phase Skimming on the Contaminated Site „Kokerei Linz”
© Lehrstuhl fĂĽr Abfallverwertungstechnik und Abfallwirtschaft der Montanuniversität Leoben (11/2014)
The coke oven plant started production in 1942 and was rebuilt after the extensive damage towards the end of World War II. For the production of by-products tar and crude benzene (light oil, coal) were distilled on site. Due to the effects of war and associated with the destruction of various parts of the coking plant, there were massive contaminations of the soil at the operational facilities. Based on these contaminations in soil there is still a signifi cant input of pollutants into the groundwater.

Sustainable re-use of closed landfills in the EU
© NMC Ltd. (10/2010)
Closed landfills take up a considerable amount of space in many countries. It is estimated that there are up to 150,000 closed landfills in Europe. Many locations are situated near the edge of cities and villages. In terms of efficient space usage, closed landfills can provide alternative locations for companies, offices, golf courses, city parks or ski runs, for greenhouse farming or the cultivation of forests. However, many closed landfills may also pose a risk to the environment or public health.

Extensive Environmental Technologies for Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste and Waste Water
© Wasteconsult International (11/2005)
Mechanical and biological treatment has been established as a concept of handling municipal solid waste. The biological process aims to degrade the organic fraction of the waste to a stabilized product through fermentation and rotting processes. The final maturation produces a depositable residual waste.

Are Incentives for Brownfield Regeneration Sustainable? A Comparative Survey
© Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (10/2005)
Reusing brownfields for new purposes is frequently not enabled by the economic, environmental and social barriers present at the site.

Italy: Handling of brownfields in public law
© Lexxion Verlagsgesellschaft mbH (10/2004)
Issues relating to brownfields are becoming increasingly important also in Italy.

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