Management of the Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste in the Context of a Sustainable and Circular Model: Analysis of Trends in Latin America and the Caribbean

The main objective of this research is to analyze the most relevant aspects of the management of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and the Sustainable and Circular Production Models (SCPMs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The bibliometric method was used for the analysi...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-05, Vol.19 (10), p.6041
Main Authors: Ulloa-Murillo, Leidy Marcela, Villegas, Lina María, Rodríguez-Ortiz, Alejandra Rocío, Duque-Acevedo, Mónica, Cortés-García, Francisco Joaquín
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bibliometrics
Biofuels
Circular economy
Consumption
Contamination
Food waste
Landfill
Mathematical models
Municipal solid waste
Municipal waste management
Public policy
Review
Solid waste management
Sustainable development
Trends
Tropical diseases
Waste recovery
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Summary:The main objective of this research is to analyze the most relevant aspects of the management of the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and the Sustainable and Circular Production Models (SCPMs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The bibliometric method was used for the analysis of 190 studies obtained from the Scopus and Latin America and The Caribbean on Health Sciences (LILACS) databases. The systematic review provided information on the main research approaches: identification and characterization; quantification; strategic and interdisciplinary management; and processes for treatment or valorization. Finally, an evaluation of public policies and strategies was performed. The results show that Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia have the highest number of publications on OFMSW. The findings also indicate that both research and policy strategies on SCPMs prioritize bioenergy and biofuels as the leading alternatives for the valorization of OFMSW. It also reflects the relevance of the Circular Economy (CE) and Bioeconomy (BE) as the main drivers of waste recovery and/or valorization in LAC. These aspects are of great interest to governments that are still in the process of implementing SCPMs. However, for those more advanced in this area, it provides valuable information on progress, policy effectiveness, and future actions for improvement.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph19106041