The crucial role of circular waste management systems in cutting

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Abstract

Waste leakage into aquatic environments is a significant global issue. This study combines spatial analysis with Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) to project future waste leakage and develop mitigation strategies. It finds that 70% of potential leakage originates from China, South Asia, Africa, and India. The research emphasizes the need for circular waste management systems to prevent waste from entering aquatic ecosystems. Even under optimistic sustainable scenarios, complete elimination of waste leakage before 2030 is unlikely, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced waste management strategies to meet Sustainable Development Goals.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Jun 27, 2024

Authors

Adriana Gómez-Sanabria, Florian Lindl

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