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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science and Engineering
  • Information Technology and Management
  • Supply Chain Management

Background:

  • Rapid economic growth in China has led to a significant increase in hazardous waste (HW) generation.
  • Information asymmetry and data silos between regulators and regulated entities hinder effective hazardous waste transfer (HWT) management.
  • Challenges include illegal dumping, statistical fraud, and lack of transparency in the HW market.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a blockchain-based framework for managing hazardous waste transfer (HWT).
  • To enhance information monitoring and tracking throughout the entire HWT process.
  • To improve regulatory oversight and operational efficiency in HW management.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a blockchain-based HWT management system framework.
  • Detailed system design covering infrastructure, blockchain services, functions, and user roles.
  • Emphasis on six key information management functions within the system.

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework facilitates information access for government regulators.
  • The system aims to improve the overall efficiency of hazardous waste transfer operations.
  • Discussion of the positive impacts and implementation challenges of blockchain in HWT.

Conclusions:

  • Blockchain technology offers a viable solution to address information asymmetry and tracking challenges in HWT.
  • The study expands blockchain applications into solid waste management, offering theoretical and practical significance.
  • Implementation of the blockchain-based system can lead to more secure and transparent hazardous waste management.