The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
930, P. 172794 - 172794
Published: April 25, 2024
The
rapid
urbanization
witnessed
in
developing
countries
Asia
and
Africa
has
led
to
a
substantial
increase
municipal
solid
waste
(MSW)
generation.
However,
the
corresponding
disposal
strategies,
along
with
constraints
land
resources
finances,
compounded
by
unorganized
public
behaviour,
have
resulted
ineffective
policy
implementation
monitoring.
This
lack
of
systematic
targeted
orientation,
combined
blind
mapping,
inefficient
development
many
areas.
review
examines
key
challenges
MSW
management
from
2012
2022,
drawing
insights
171
academic
papers.
Rather
than
solely
focusing
on
recycling,
study
proposes
sorting
at
source,
optimization
landfill
practices,
thermal
treatment
measures,
strategies
capitalize
value
as
more
pertinent
solutions
aligned
local
realities.
Barriers
optimizing
systems
arise
socio-economic
factors,
infrastructural
limitations,
cultural
considerations.
emphasizes
importance
integrating
area
into
circular
economy
framework,
focus
enhancing
citizen
participation
reduction
promoting
recycling
initiatives,
seeking
economic
assistance
international
organizations.
BMC Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Poor
waste
disposal
practices
hamper
the
progress
towards
an
integrated
solid
management
in
households.
Knowledge
of
current
and
perception
household
is
necessary
for
accurate
decision
making
move
a
more
sustainable
approach.
This
study
investigates
perceptions
about
Panji,
one
sub-districts
Kota
Bharu,
Kelantan,
Malaysia.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(17), P. 6352 - 6352
Published: Aug. 31, 2022
Biofuels
are
sustainable
alternatives
to
fossil
fuels
because
of
their
renewable
and
low-cost
raw
materials,
environmentally
friendly
conversion
technologies
low
emissions
upon
combustion.
In
addition,
biofuels
can
also
be
upgraded
enhance
fuel
properties
for
wide
applicability
in
power
infrastructures.
produced
from
a
variety
biomasses
through
thermochemical
biological
processes.
This
article
provides
insights
into
the
fundamental
applied
concepts
methods
such
as
torrefaction,
pyrolysis,
liquefaction,
gasification
transesterification.
It
is
important
understand
physicochemical
attributes
biomass
resources
ascertain
potential
biofuel
production.
Hence,
composition
different
lignocellulosic
feedstocks,
oilseed
crops,
municipal
solid
waste,
food
waste
animal
manure
have
been
discussed.
The
biochar,
bio-oil,
bio-crude
oil,
syngas
biodiesel
described.
concludes
with
an
analysis
strength,
weaknesses,
opportunities
threats
scale-up
applications
commercialization.
