Do we need landfills?

Agamuthu, P.; Law, H

doi:10.1177/0734242x20943036

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“…It is estimated that 70% of waste globally collected ends up in landfills or dumpsites [ 24 ]. However, less than 30% of waste is landfilled in high-income countries such as Germany, France, UK, and Austria [ 25 ], which favours recycling (29%), incineration (22%), and composting (6%) [ 26 ]. Landfilling is diminishing in European countries for several reasons, according to Agamulhu and Law [ 26 ], two of which are the ban on organic waste landfilling and a high landfill tax.…”

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“…However, less than 30% of waste is landfilled in high-income countries such as Germany, France, UK, and Austria [ 25 ], which favours recycling (29%), incineration (22%), and composting (6%) [ 26 ]. Landfilling is diminishing in European countries for several reasons, according to Agamulhu and Law [ 26 ], two of which are the ban on organic waste landfilling and a high landfill tax. In this sense, Brazil could learn from developed countries’ experiences to boost organics recovery and recycling.…”

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Lessons and challenges for the recycling sector of Brazil from the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19

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Souza²,

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2021

Waste Dispos. Sustain. Energy

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The 2019–2020 coronavirus pandemic imposed unprecedented challenges in Brazilian governance sectors, mostly in the waste management system. Herein, we analyse the main challenges of the recycling sector in Brazil to cope with this scenario. Understanding difficulties during the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19 can help improve waste recycling in the post-pandemic period in Brazil and other developing nations that face similar issues. The current pandemic exposed the deficiencies of this system, and some important lessons can be learned. Recommendations are drawn to advance the proper management of recyclables in the country. The Government must increase total investments in the recycling industry's infrastructure and support local recycling initiatives during a public health crisis and beyond. In sum, this paper strengthens the idea that waste segregation at the source and selective collection will not be sufficient without massive investments in the recycling sector’s infrastructure. The future challenge includes strengthening the economic markets for recycled materials. Graphic abstract

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Section: Brazilian Recycling Sectormentioning

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Section: Brazilian Recycling Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Lessons and challenges for the recycling sector of Brazil from the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19

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Souza²,

Campos

2021

Waste Dispos. Sustain. Energy

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Die Rolle der Abfallwirtschaft im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsziele und der IPCC-Klimaberichte

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Huber-Humer

2024

Österr Wasser- und Abfallw

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The management of waste plays a pivotal role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations through both direct and indirect linkages. Directly, waste management issues are addressed in four SDGs (6, 11, 12, 14), while landfilling issues are only mentioned in SDG 6 reflecting water quality in connection with waste dumping. However, inadequate management and disposal of waste pose environmental, health and safety risks; thereby undermining more SDGs. Indirectly, waste management and landfilling influence various SDGs ranging from 4 to all 17 SDGs depending on the literature reference.Although not directly addressed in SDG 13 (Climate action), the waste sector contributes to climate change, with the biggest share of greenhouse gases emitted from landfills and waste dumps. According to the latest assessment report by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), waste management—and thereby mainly landfills—are responsible for 64 Mt of CH4 per year worldwide.A waste-related assessment of the IPCC report series from 1990 to 2023 revealed a paradigm shift in the covered waste management strategies, transitioning from conventional technical disposal methods towards holistic approaches that align with the principles of sustainability encapsulated in the SDGs. The focus in the reports moves upwards the “waste management hierarchy”, fostering circular economy. Indirectly, this leads to seemingly less focus on landfills and waste dumps despite their high share of greenhouse gas emissions and particularly their strong representation in low/lower middle-income countries, which is still expected to increase during the next years.

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Groundwater Quality and Potential Health Risk Assessment in the Vicinity of Solid Waste Dumping Sites of Quaternary Shallow Water Aquifers of Ganga Basin

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Kamboj³

2022

Water Air Soil Pollut

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Do we need landfills?

Cited by 10 publications

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Lessons and challenges for the recycling sector of Brazil from the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19

Lessons and challenges for the recycling sector of Brazil from the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19

Die Rolle der Abfallwirtschaft im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsziele und der IPCC-Klimaberichte

Groundwater Quality and Potential Health Risk Assessment in the Vicinity of Solid Waste Dumping Sites of Quaternary Shallow Water Aquifers of Ganga Basin

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