Global waste generation is projected to reach 3.40 billion tons by 2050, necessitating improved waste sorting for effective recycling and progress toward a circular economy. Achieving this transformation requires higher sorting intensity through inte...
Environmental monitoring and assessment
Jan 25, 2025
Municipal waste classification is significant for effective recycling and waste management processes that involve the classification of diverse municipal waste materials such as paper, glass, plastic, and organic matter using diverse techniques. Yet,...
This article presents a comparative analysis of the circularity and cost-efficiency of two distinct construction material recycling processes: ML-based automated sorting (MLAS) and conventional sorting technologies. Empirical data was collected from ...
We explore the application of machine learning (ML) techniques to forecast door-to-door waste collection, addressing the challenges in municipal solid waste (MSW) management. ML models offer a promising solution to optimize waste collection operation...
Environmental monitoring and assessment
Dec 26, 2024
Waste sorting is a key part of sustainable development. To maximize the recovery of resources and reduce labor costs, a waste management and classification system is established. In the system, we use Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing to im...
Efficient waste management is essential to minimizing environmental harm as well as encouraging sustainable progress. The escalating volume and sophistication of waste present significant challenges, prompting innovative methods for effective waste c...
The export ban on plastic waste by China has brought domestic plastic recycling to the forefront of environmental concerns, with sorting being a crucial step in the recycling process. This study assessed the performance of advanced AI models, Mask R-...
Rapid urbanization, economic expansion, and population growth have increased waste generation in many nations worldwide. Research on municipal waste management (MWM) is moving towards new frontiers in efficiency and applicability due to the growing a...
Environmental science and pollution research international
Dec 6, 2024
Waste-centred-bioenergy generation have been garnering interest over the years due to environmental impact presented by fossil fuels. Waste generation is an unavoidable consequence of urbanization and population growth. Sustainable waste management t...
Sustainability has become a key factor on our planet. If this concept is applied correctly, our planet will be greener and more eco-friendly. Nowadays, waste classification and management practices have become more evident than ever. It plays a cruci...
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