Exploring the multi-level perspective in municipal solid waste management transition

Iyamu, H.O.; Anda, M.; Ho, G.

doi:10.1016/j.habitatint.2022.102664

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“…Thus, the MLP model is a framework for understanding transitions that provides an overall view of the multi-dimensional complexity of changes in socio-technical systems (Geels, 2010). Due to its comprehensiveness, the MLP framework is widely used in recent research on areas such as: sustainability transitions (V€ ah€ akari et al, 2020;Keller et al, 2022), digital technologies for the CE (Trevisan et al, 2023), municipal solid waste management (Iyamu et al, 2022), energy transition (Prados et al, 2021), food processing (Gruchmann et al, 2021) and plastic waste prevention, reuse and recycling (Oyake-Ombis et al, 2015). The MLP concept provides a valuable instrument to analyse the empowerment of the bioplastics technological niche (Smith and Raven, 2012) towards bio-based economy and food plastic packaging transition towards circular bioeconomy (Beltran et al, 2021).…”

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State of the art and future scenarios for bio-packaging market transition: evidence from Poland

Ocicka,

Kędzia,

Brzeziński

2023

IJOEM

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PurposeThe purpose of this article is twofold. First, this study characterises the current state of the bio-packaging market's development. Second, it identifies key factors influencing and possible scenarios of the bio-packaging market transition to increase the market share of compostable packaging.Design/methodology/approachThe results of 29 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with representatives of the key groups of bio-packaging supply chains' (SCs') stakeholders were the input for the consideration of the research problem.FindingsThe main economic, legal, social and technological enablers and barriers to the bio-packaging regime transition are recognised, and their impact at the market level is explained. The authors recognised the hybrid transition scenario towards an increase in the market share of compostable packaging related to the three traditional pathways of transformation, reconfiguration and technological substitution.Originality/valueThis study contributes to a better understanding of the socio-technical system theory by examining interdependencies between landscape (external environment), market regime (bio-packaging market) and niche innovations (compostable packaging) as well as system transition pathways. The findings and conclusions on bio-packaging market developments can be important lessons learnt to be applied in different countries due to the same current development stage of the compostable packaging lifecycle worldwide.

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State of the art and future scenarios for bio-packaging market transition: evidence from Poland

Ocicka,

Kędzia,

Brzeziński

2023

IJOEM

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“…The large volume of MSW in the various components indicates the availability of raw material in transitioning to circularity in MSWM (Salguero-Puerta et al, 2019;Lara-Topete et al, 2022). This justifies the selection of the study area beyond the assertion that it is the messiest commercial city in Nigeria (Odoemene and Ofodu, 2016), with a lack of proper planning and the absence of novel infrastructure for effective MSWM (Nwankpa and Scandrett, 2020;Iyamu et al, 2022). However, this research intends to consider the voluminous MSW within the study area as a resource upon which waste regeneration solutions can be proffered.…”

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Transitioning towards circular economy through municipal solid waste analysis and characterisation using SowaCLINK software

Onungwe,

Hunt,

Jefferson

2024

Front. Sustain.

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Municipal solid waste constitutes environmental challenges globally, especially in developing countries, due to increasing waste generation, population growth, inadequate infrastructure, lack of data and poor planning. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive waste audit on the municipal solid waste generated in Aba, a metropolis in southeastern Nigeria. Aba is a commercial city considered the messiest because of the massive municipal solid waste generation and poor management. The study investigated the energy potential and waste regeneration. Municipal solid waste data was sought to provide insight into the quantity and composition of municipal solid waste. The methodology was site-based, in line with the standard test method for determining unprocessed municipal solid waste (ASTM-D5231-92) and SowaCLINK software, a computer-based environmental application, was used for characterization. Linear extrapolation was adopted to quantify the rate of municipal solid waste generated. The geometric mean was applied to forecast the area’s population for a 10-year design period. The chemical elements of the characterized municipal solid waste were utilized based on the ASTM-D5291 standard for municipal solid waste thermochemical conversion, and the high and low heating values were analyzed. The outcomes provided energy recovery potential, the electrical power potential, and the power to the grid of electrical power of the municipal solid waste. The results obtained were 0.7813 kg/p/d and 490,268 t/y for a population of 1,719,185 persons. The percentage of the municipal solid waste components with energy potential was 71%, comprising 48% combustible and 23% organic components on average. The high heating value computed was 176.5 MJ/kg, and the low heating value was 14 MJ/kg. The energy recovery potential was 3,709,463 MWh, the electrical power potential was 38,680 MW, and the power to the grid was 26.1 MW daily. The research reveals a promising direction in transitioning from the linear economy of municipal solid waste management toward implementing an integrated sustainable municipal solid waste management based on the circular economy model. The study recommends adopting detailed steps to proffer solutions to the environmental challenges associated with municipal solid waste in most low-middle-income countries to achieve sustainable municipal solid waste management while generating electricity and bio-fertilizers through incineration and anaerobic digestion.

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Effect of the ICT‐enabled reclaimer system on the informal waste recycling system in Cape Town, South Africa: The Regenize model

Siwawa

2024

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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The impact of information and communication technology (ICT)‐enabled waste management systems on municipal solid waste, waste reclaimer integration, and resource recovery is critical, particularly in the informal recycling sector. This study investigates the effects of the ICT‐enabled waste management system in Cape Town, South Africa, with a focus on the Regenize model. Leveraging digital technologies, the Regenize model aims to improve waste picker integration and resource recovery within the local waste management system. A qualitative research methodology involving semi structured interviews with key stakeholders in Cape Town's ICT‐enabled waste reclaimer system, data triangulation, and thematic content analysis was employed to investigate the system's transformative potential. Preliminary findings indicate the Regenize system's alignment with extended producer responsibility (EPR) principles and its embodiment of local entrepreneurial innovation. Waste pickers' active participation as cocreators of waste management mobile platforms has transitioned them from traditional waste collectors to technological contributors, enhancing their role in the waste management ecosystem. Furthermore, the ICT‐enabled waste reclaimer system has significantly regularized the status of foreign waste pickers, providing them with essential rights and access to banking services through mobile platforms. By utilizing Internet and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the Internet of Things (IoT), the Regenize model not only improves resource recovery but also promotes sustainable waste management practices. This represents a substantial step towards inclusive urban waste management in Cape Town. The study's implications extend beyond Cape Town, offering valuable insights for enhancing waste management practices and promoting sustainability across South Africa's broader waste management landscape.

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Exploring the multi-level perspective in municipal solid waste management transition

Cited by 7 publications

References 67 publications

State of the art and future scenarios for bio-packaging market transition: evidence from Poland

State of the art and future scenarios for bio-packaging market transition: evidence from Poland

Transitioning towards circular economy through municipal solid waste analysis and characterisation using SowaCLINK software

Effect of the ICT‐enabled reclaimer system on the informal waste recycling system in Cape Town, South Africa: The Regenize model

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