Waste Management
Scope & Guideline
Leading the way in sustainable waste practices and research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Waste Characterization and Management:
Research on the characterization of various types of waste, including municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and hazardous waste, is central to the journal's focus. Studies often explore the composition, generation rates, and potential recovery methods for these waste types. - Air Quality and Emissions Assessment:
A significant area of research involves the assessment and management of air quality, particularly related to emissions from waste management activities, such as landfills and incineration. This includes studies on particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants. - Sustainable Waste Treatment Technologies:
The journal highlights innovative technologies for waste treatment, including recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and waste-to-energy processes. Research often focuses on evaluating the efficiency and environmental impacts of these technologies. - Environmental Justice and Policy Analysis:
There is a growing emphasis on the social dimensions of waste management, including environmental justice issues and policy implications. Research often examines the disparities in waste management practices and their impacts on vulnerable communities. - Circular Economy and Resource Recovery:
The journal promotes research on circular economy principles, focusing on resource recovery from waste materials. This includes studies on recycling processes, waste minimization strategies, and the economic benefits of sustainable waste management.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Climate Change on Waste Management:
There is a growing body of research examining how climate change affects waste management practices and the implications for waste generation and treatment. This trend underscores the need for adaptive strategies in waste management systems. - Technological Innovations in Waste Treatment:
Emerging technologies, such as advanced recycling methods, biotechnological approaches for waste treatment, and IoT applications for waste monitoring, are increasingly featured in the journal, reflecting a shift towards more efficient and effective waste management solutions. - Public Health Impacts of Waste Management:
Research focusing on the public health implications of waste management practices, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, is on the rise. Studies assess the health risks associated with waste exposure and the effectiveness of management strategies in mitigating these risks. - Environmental Justice in Waste Management:
The integration of environmental justice considerations into waste management research is increasingly prominent, with studies addressing disparities in waste management impacts on marginalized communities. - Waste-to-Energy and Resource Recovery Systems:
The interest in waste-to-energy technologies and resource recovery systems is growing, as researchers explore the dual benefits of waste reduction and energy generation, aligning with sustainability goals.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Landfill Practices:
Research on traditional landfill practices and their environmental impacts has seen a decrease, as attention shifts towards more sustainable alternatives like recycling and waste-to-energy technologies. - Incineration as a Waste Management Solution:
While incineration has historically been a key focus area, recent publications indicate a waning interest in this method, likely due to increasing scrutiny over emissions and public opposition. - Single-Use Plastics Management:
Research specifically targeting the management of single-use plastics has declined, possibly due to the increasing focus on broader circular economy strategies that encompass multiple waste streams.
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