Diagnosing the future social impacts of biowaste treatment facilities during the pre-design phase

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the social impacts of biowaste treatment methods like composting and anaerobic digestion in France.
• Utilized Social Life Cycle Assessment (SLCA) methodology to assess impacts.
• Identified 16 indicators related to workers' conditions and community outcomes.
• Proposed a framework for multi-criteria assessment in Europe, focusing on social dimensions.
• Found significant variations in workers' conditions and community impacts across facilities.
• Identified societal benefits associated with biowaste treatment methods, influencing design decisions.
• Proposed framework helps incorporate social considerations into future facilities' designs.