Title : Sustainable municipal solid waste management system – A systematic review
Abstract:
The generation and accumulation of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a major issue that most underdeveloped and developing countries around the globe are facing. The inefficiency of the waste management system is one of the major reasons for the current scenario of MSW mismanagement. A solid waste management system model that is effective for all sets of the country from high-income to low-income countries is required to preserve the environment and provide pollution-free air to breathe in. The study insights into the decision-making criteria to choose from various waste treatment methods. Different waste treatment methods such as gasification, incineration, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, and composting are critically reviewed to develop a better understanding of the characteristics of each method. The study highlights the practice of waste-to-value in the form of energy (heat and electricity) and material (bio-oil, soil quality amending material, construction materials, etc) to promote a multi-dimensional economy, known as circular economy. The solid waste management policies practiced by global leaders see the MSW management system gap strategically presented to sight the gap in the MSW management systems among different types of countries. The review will serve as an opportunity for underdeveloped countries to compare the present state of waste management systems and adopt better and more successful systems. This study attempts to develop a sustainable and healthy global economy to help in developing a sustainable and healthy economy across the globe.
