Year: 2026 | Month: October | Volume: 13 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 491-512
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20261045
Emerging Trends in Sustainable Waste Management
Dr Amar Chand Kumawat1, Dr Kumbha Ram Mahala2
1Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, S. K. Government Girls College, Sikar (Rajasthan)
2Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, S. K. Government Girls College, Sikar (Rajasthan)
Corresponding Author: Dr Amar Chand Kumawat
ABSTRACT
The accumulation of waste in developing areas brings significant challenges to public health, cleanliness, and the environment. The shift towards a circular economy has become essential due to the increasing global waste issue and the limitations of the traditional linear economy. Sustainable waste management is a core aspect of the circular economy, emphasizing waste reduction, efficient resource use, and continuous material reuse. Handling organic waste is a vital component of effective waste management. Implementing efficient waste management practices is especially important when developing smart cities. Smart cities leverage data and technology to boost efficiency, support environmental sustainability, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Smart waste management involves the application of treatment technologies in waste handling processes. This approach utilizes various technologies and data-driven strategies to improve waste collection, disposal, and recycling. The aim is to enhance waste management practices, lessen environmental impact, and improve efficiency. Proper management of solid waste is crucial for safeguarding public health and the environment. Circular waste management techniques such as recycling, extending product lifespans, and recovering resources show great potential in addressing environmental damage, reducing climate change, and stimulating economic growth.
This review paper examines different smart and efficient waste management systems to break down solid waste and ensure a sustainable and healthy environment for current and future generations. On the other hand, new opportunities for innovation, such as advanced recycling techniques, circular business models, and new job creation, are becoming available.
Circular waste management strategies like recycling, extending product life, and resource recovery offer significant potential for tackling environmental damage, reducing climate change, and promoting economic growth. Innovative solid waste management practices are essential for handling the increasing volume of global waste. Solid waste management involves several stages: collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability, it is important to use innovative and sustainable waste management methods that reduce the impact of waste on the environment. This research provides an overview of innovative solid waste management methods such as recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy technologies that can reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators. The chapter also explores the benefits and challenges of these methods, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions, better resource utilization, and improved public health results. By adopting these innovative solid waste management practices, we can create a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.
Keywords: Sustainable, Environmental, Waste, Climate, Management.
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