ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Environmental Sustainability Impacts of Solid Waste Management Practices in the Global South.
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74 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 677 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of AI-Based Techniques for Automated Waste Classification.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Pooled it
- A Rapid Review of Sociocultural Dimensions in Nigeria's Solid Waste Management Approach.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
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- Determinants of Recycling Behavior in Emerging Waste Management Systems: The Role of Environmental Concern, Knowledge, Moral Norms, and Attitude.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Recupera e Respira: A sustainable pilot model for disposal of inhalers.Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine · 2026Article
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- The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality as a Microcosm of Fruit and Vegetable Waste Governance Failure in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Evidence from Formal and Informal Retailers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Dual Imaging Approach Using Laser-Induced Fluorescence and Hyperspectral Reflectance for Automated Sorting of White Polyamide in Mixed Waste.Journal of fluorescence · 2026Article
- The Solid Waste Management and Determinant Factors in Asella, Ethiopia: Generation Rates, Disposal Practices, and Public Perceptions.Environmental health insights · 2026Article
- Indigenous microbiology: Why Indigenous knowledge matters in microbial science.FEMS microbes · 2026Article
- Chronic exposure to mining-contaminated borehole water impairs the entire male reproductive axis: partial mitigation by alpha-lipoic acid in Wistar rats.Frontiers in toxicology · 2026Article
- The State of SDG 6 in Nigeria (2016-2024): A Critical Review of Progress and Future Strategies.Environmental health insights · 2026Review
- Baseline assessment of waste management practices and opportunities for smart waste technologies in traditional markets in Indonesia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Hydrogen Production from Polyethylene Pyrolysis.ACS omega · 2025Article
- Synthesis and thermo-oxidative kinetic analysis of cellulose microfibers from palm leaves using ammonia fiber expansion.BMC chemistry · 2025Article
- Insect and Mice Infestations in Gaza Displacement Camps: A Field-Based Study on Vector-Borne Diseases Amid the 2023-2025 Gaza War.Public health challenges · 2025Review
- Fruit Waste Potential for Single Cell Protein Production in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia: A Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
14 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the key responsibilities of city administrators and one of the effective proxies for good governance. Effective SWM mitigates adverse health and environmental impacts, conserves resources, and improves the livability of cities. However, unsustainable SWM practices, exacerbated by rapid urbanization and financial and institutional limitations, negatively impact public health and environmental sustainability. This review article assesses the human and environmental health impacts of SWM practices in the Global South cities that are the future of global urbanization. The study employs desktop research methodology based on in-depth analysis of secondary data and literature, including official documents and published articles. It finds that the commonplace SWM practices include mixing household and commercial garbage with hazardous waste during storage and handling. While waste storage is largely in old or poorly managed facilities such as storage containers, the transportation system is often deficient and informal. The disposal methods are predominantly via uncontrolled dumping, open-air incinerators, and landfills. The negative impacts of such practices include air and water pollution, land degradation, emissions of methane and hazardous leachate, and climate change. These impacts impose significant environmental and public health costs on residents with marginalized social groups mostly affected. The paper concludes with recommendations for mitigating the public and environmental health risks associated with the existing SWM practices in the Global South.
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