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Building new paths for responsible solid waste management
Maximilian Espuny1, Antonio Faria Neto2, José Salvador da Motta Reis2
1São Paulo State University (UNESP), Avenida Doutor Ariberto Pereira da Cunha 333, Guaratinguetá, SP, Brazil. maximilian.espuny@unesp.br.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Solid waste management (SWM) research shows thermal and biological treatments are key to improving public health and the environment. This study identifies trends to guide future SWM research and decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Waste Management
Background:
- Global solid waste generation reached 1.3 billion tons annually.
- Increasing publications highlight the importance of solid waste management (SWM) for public health and environmental protection.
Purpose of the Study:
- Identify the current state and research gaps in SWM.
- Propose a framework to advance SWM in the future.
- Analyze the evolution of 12 SWM themes from 2005-2018.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of SWM literature.
- Bibliometric study of articles from the Scopus database.
Main Results:
- Thermal and biological treatments show promise for enhancing SWM performance.
- Generated qualified information to support SWM decision-making for public and private managers.
- Identified key SWM themes and their individual impacts.
Conclusions:
- Scientific trends indicate a focus on thermal and biological treatments for SWM.
- The study provides a framework for future SWM research and development.
- Informed decision-making can reduce environmental impacts and improve urban living.
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