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German Gemar¹, Ismael P Soler², Eva M Sánchez-Teba¹

¹Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Malaga, 29071 Malaga, Spain.

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Summary

Scientific research on waste management shows a shift from incineration towards valorisation. Creating a circular economy requires prioritizing waste prevention, reuse, and recovery over elimination.

Keywords:

SciMAT bibliometric analysis incineration municipal solid waste valorisation waste-to-energy

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Waste Management Research
Circular Economy Studies

Background:

Global waste management presents significant challenges.
Understanding research evolution is crucial for future strategies.
Identifying key future issues in waste recovery is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the evolution of scientific research in waste management.
To identify emerging trends and future challenges, particularly in waste recovery.
To map the scientific landscape of waste management research.

Main Methods:

Longitudinal bibliometric analysis.
Scientific mapping using strategic maps.
Thematic network analysis.

Main Results:

The concept of incineration is declining due to social opposition.
Valorisation is emerging as a broader, more encompassing concept.
Research trends indicate a move towards circular economy principles.

Conclusions:

Policy makers should aim for a zero-waste circular economy.
Adherence to the waste hierarchy (prevention, minimization, reuse, valorisation, recovery, elimination) is critical.
Future waste management strategies must integrate valorisation and circularity.