Indicators and ICTs application for municipal waste management
1Agricultural and Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
Summary
Rising global populations and urbanization increase municipal solid waste (MSW). Assessment indicators and information and communication technologies (ICTs) are crucial for effective MSW management and environmental protection.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Waste Management
Background:
- Rapid global population growth and urbanization are accelerating municipal solid waste (MSW) generation.
- Effective management of MSW is a significant environmental challenge for municipalities worldwide.
- Traditional waste management approaches face increasing pressure due to escalating waste volumes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of assessment indicators and information and communication technologies (ICTs) for municipal solid waste management.
- To explore how these tools can address environmental issues related to waste disposal.
- To highlight the role of indicators and ICTs in improving waste management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Literature analysis of existing studies on waste management indicators and ICT applications.
- Identification of commonly used assessment indicators in waste management research.
- Review of ICT tools and their impact on waste disposal and recycling processes.
Main Results:
- Key indicators identified include waste collection, sorting, recycling, cost efficiency, and environmental impact.
- These indicators simplify complex systems, aid decision-making, and facilitate progress reporting.
- Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are essential for planning and managing current solid waste disposal challenges.
- ICT applications mitigate issues in site selection, waste disposal, collection monitoring, and recycling.
Conclusions:
- Assessment indicators and ICTs are vital for optimizing municipal solid waste management.
- The strategic application of these tools enhances environmental protection and resource efficiency.
- Further integration of ICTs can lead to more sustainable and effective waste management systems.
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