Socio-economic benefits and policy implications of generating sustainable energy from municipal solid waste in Pakistan

Ahmad, Waqas; Hassan, Muhammad; Masud, Shah Fahad Bin; Amjad, Muhammad Saad; Samara, Fatin; Zeshan,; Anwar, Mustafa; Rafique, Muhammad Zeeshan; Nawaz, Tahir

doi:10.1016/j.egycc.2023.100124

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“…In Pakistan, according to the Environmental Ministry, only 60% of solid waste is gathered properly. No city in Pakistan collects and disposes of solid waste properly [26].…”

Section: Condition Of Solid Waste In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, implementing sustainable MSW management targets depends on promoting cooperation between public institutions, business sector partners, and regional communities. Community engagement programs can encourage civic engagement and behavioral change in waste management practices, while public-private partnerships can help mobilize resources, expertise, and creative solutions [26]. Future developments in MSW management in Pakistan should align with international best practices by giving priority to the concepts of the circular economy.…”

Section: Development In Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

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Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Ayub,

Naqvi,

Naqvi

et al. 2024

Environmental Protection Research

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Solid waste is a problem in almost every country, but developed countries handle and manage their waste efficiently and usefully. On the other hand, developing countries are still struggling to develop an appropriate mechanism for the collection, disposal, and treatment of solid waste. Consequently, poor practices result in the deterioration of water quality. Similarly, the situation is not good in Pakistan; heaps of household garbage on streets and roadsides are very common. In this study, literature from the past 10 years has been collected to evaluate solid waste management practices, composition of waste, and per capita waste generation in different cities of Pakistan. Meanwhile, problems are also highlighted that lead to the pollution of water resources. It has been found that drinking water quality in many cities has already deteriorated due to the seepage of leachate from landfills and dumping sites deep into the soil and making its way to groundwater. Secondly, the disposal of waste into surface water bodies has also created problems. To conclude, despite the presence of local environmental laws, rules, and regulations, an important component of the environment, i.e., water, is getting polluted continuously. Presently, it might not be a worse problem, but in the coming years, it could lead to an environmental and health disaster in Pakistan. It is recommended to adopt healthy and firm waste management practices in Pakistan as being followed by developed nations and, more importantly, strong implementation of laws to contain this major crisis.

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“…In Pakistan, according to the Environmental Ministry, only 60% of solid waste is gathered properly. No city in Pakistan collects and disposes of solid waste properly [26].…”

Section: Condition Of Solid Waste In Developing Countriesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Development In Futurementioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Ayub,

Naqvi,

Naqvi

et al. 2024

Environmental Protection Research

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Revealing the Dynamic Influence of Clean Energy Consumption on Economic Sustainability in Pakistan: A Pathway to Sustainable Development

Ali,

Xiaoying,

Khan

2024

Preprint

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Ensuring economic sustainability becomes a crucial consideration when examining the dynamic consequences of both clean and dirty energy consumption. This study seeks to analyze the influence of clean and dirty energy consumption, labor force, technological innovation, and capital formation on Pakistan's economic viability spanning from 1975 to 2022. To achieve this, we investigated these relationships utilizing a dynamic ARDL simulation model. The study findings indicate that clean energy consumption positively affects economic sustainability in both the short and long term. On the other hand, Dirty energy use has short-term benefits, it has long-term detrimental impacts on the viability of the economy. Although labor availability has a short-term negative impact on economic sustainability, it eventually loses significance. Economic sustainability is continuously enhanced by gross capital formation. To enhance economic sustainability, policymakers should prioritize the promotion of clean energy consumption because it constantly has a favorable effect over the long and short term. To reduce long-term drawbacks, a gradual switch from dirty energy is essential. Over time, labor development should change, and it's critical to promote capital formation. The aforementioned actions are intended to build a robust and sustainable future and strengthen Pakistan's economic sustainability.

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Review of Social Sustainability Assessments of Electricity Generating Systems

Lemence,

Cravioto,

McLellan

2024

Energies

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In the quest for sustainable development, the energy sector must address the three pillars of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social. However, compared to the other pillars, research on social sustainability has been relatively limited. A systematic literature review was conducted covering 143 peer-reviewed articles (after initial screening) to explore the current state and opportunities in the social sustainability assessment of electricity generating systems. The contributions of this research are two-fold: first is the analysis of the elements of social sustainability assessment, particularly the explicit and implicit definitions of social sustainability as well as the roles and nature of involvement of stakeholders. Second is the analysis of the intersections among framework elements. The insights provided serve as a valuable resource in conducting social sustainability assessments of electricity generating systems as well as inform researchers and stakeholders concerning future research directions.

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Socio-economic benefits and policy implications of generating sustainable energy from municipal solid waste in Pakistan

Cited by 3 publications

References 36 publications

Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Centers of Pakistan: A Comprehensive Review

Revealing the Dynamic Influence of Clean Energy Consumption on Economic Sustainability in Pakistan: A Pathway to Sustainable Development

Review of Social Sustainability Assessments of Electricity Generating Systems

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