Integrating energy justice principles in waste-to-energy conversion
A multi-criteria decision framework for sustainable urban waste management
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7397244 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amir Shekari, Davood Shishebori (0000-0001-7737-6565), Ahmad Sadegheih (0000-0002-9179-6440), Zahra Alidoosti (0000-0002-2343-4886) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 101175-101175 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-1888 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101175 |
| OpenAlex | W4413408815 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 32 |
The increasing global challenges of waste management and energy shortages have necessitated the exploration of innovative solutions that not only address environmental concerns but also promote social equity in energy production. Rapid urbanization and increasing energy demands have intensified the need for sustainable waste management strategies that can also contribute to equitable energy transitions. Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies offer a promising pathway by addressing both environmental burdens and energy shortages. This study investigates the integration of energy justice principles into the evaluation and selection of optimal WtE technologies. A comprehensive multi-criteria decision-making framework is developed using the Best-Worst Method (BWM) to assess six WtE alternatives: anaerobic digestion, gasification, incineration, pyrolysis, fermentation, and landfill with gas extraction. The framework evaluates social, environmental, and economic dimensions of energy justice through 16 specific indicators. Results show that anaerobic digestion ranks highest in terms of sustainability and justice, while landfill gas extraction is the least favorable. This study highlights the importance of aligning WtE strategies with energy justice principles to ensure fair distribution of benefits and burdens. The findings offer practical insights for urban policymakers and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable energy planning
Business · Economics · Energy (signal processing · Environmental economics · Environmental justice · Environmental planning · Municipal solid waste · Political science · Renewable energy · Sustainable Energy · Waste management · Waste-to-Energy · Energy and Environment Impacts · Engineering · Environmental Justice and Health Disparities · Environmental Science · Municipal Solid Waste Management
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |