Table 2

Approximate net calorific values for common MSW fractions

MSW fractionsNet calorific value (MJ/kg)
Plastics35
Textiles19
Paper16
Other materials11
Organic material4
Glass0
Metals0

Source(s): Table developed by the authors, data from the World Energy Council (2016) and Haukohl (2016) 

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