Paper has shaped society for centuries and is considered one of humanity's most important
inventions. However, pulp and paper products can be damaging to social and natural …

In the history of sustainable development, particular attention has been paid to waste
management systems (WMS), especially in smart cities. Putting real-world assumptions into …

The rise in plastic waste production and its mismanagement poses huge environmental
issues. Thermochemical techniques can minimize the amount of plastic waste discarded in …

With the increasing demand for cheap energy sources, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) strategies are
gaining importance across the world. In India, such strategies have a two-way benefit ie …

Waste management capacity plays a prominent role in complying with circular economy
goals, such as reducing municipal waste disposal by landfilling to 10%. We first analyze the …

Abstract In Brazil, most Urban Solid Waste (USW) is disposed of in loosely controlled and
low-quality dumps and landfills. One of the alternatives for improved management is …

Anaerobic digestion (AD) as a waste management strategy for the organic fraction of
municipal waste (OFMSW) has received attention in developed countries for several …

3D printing, is a newly adopted technique in the construction sector with the aim to improve
the economics and alleviate environmental impacts. This study assesses the eco-efficiency …

The increased plastic waste generation worldwide poses ponderous issues for public health
and the environment. China is the highest generator of plastic waste around the world. The …

The optimization of solid waste management strategies is challenging due to the various
alternatives and objectives, particularly in terms of the material and energy recovery …