Leveraging machine learning for sustainable solid waste management
A global perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6455732 |
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| Authors | Ajaya Subedi (0009-0000-8566-4209), Santosh Man Shrestha (0000-0002-2085-7605), Anish Ghimire (0000-0002-0423-2509), Shukra Raj Paudel (0000-0002-5764-2990) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 101098-101098 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-1888 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101098 |
| OpenAlex | W4412848103 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
A diverse array of socioeconomic, demographic, and environmental factors influences the quantity and composition of municipal solid waste (MSW). Yet, the paucity of consistent waste data continues to impede the formulation of effective solid waste management strategies globally. This gap poses significant barriers to achieving various Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to responsible consumption and production, environmental sustainability, and promotion of circular economy. In light of these challenges, this study primarily accentuates the transformative potential of Machine Learning (ML) for sustainable waste management. ML models offer promising solutions for projecting waste composition and generation trends while optimizing resource distribution by analyzing key influential factors. Nevertheless, existing ML applications often lack standardization and generalizability across regions. Therefore, this paper objectively advocates for the necessity of robust global ML models to standardize metrics, facilitating reliable comparisons of region- or nation-wise solid waste generation and composition patterns. Additionally, this study aims to emphasize the broader utility of such models in, but not limited to, addressing leachate quantity, landfill composition, and groundwater contamination issues, ultimately promoting scalable, data-driven approaches for informed and sustainable waste management worldwide
Business · Municipal solid waste · Perspective (graphical · Process management · solid waste management · Waste management · Computer Science · Engineering · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Municipal Solid Waste Management · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Artificial Intelligence
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