Applications of digital technologies for overcoming challenges in municipal solid waste reverse logistics: a systematic literature review

• Published in: Engenharia Sanitaria e Ambiental 2024, Vol.29
• Main Authors: Leal, Agnaldo Eduardo Fayal, Costa, Vitor Carmo Curi, Fernandes, Reimison Moreira, Melo, André Cristiano Silva, Nagata, Verônica de Menezes Nascimento
• Format: Article
• Language: eng ; por
• Subjects: WATER RESOURCES
• ISSN: 1413-4152; 1809-4457; 1809-4457
• DOI: 10.1590/s1413-415220240048

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to identify in the literature the digital technologies and their methods of application relevant to the functioning of reverse logistics (RL) for municipal solid waste. The method adopted was a systematic literature review using the PRISMA method with five stages, conducted over 9 months (from April to December 2023) and consulting the Scopus and Web of Science databases. The database is composed of 58 articles valid for the research objective, 16 digital technologies, and 61 practical applications to the context of RL of municipal solid waste (MSW) presented under three classifications. It presents a compilation of digital technologies applicable to MSW management and their various applications in the execution of RL of MSW. Until now, the applications of these digital technologies in MSW RL only existed in a scattered manner in the literature. In this way, it contributes to theoretical advancement by providing a solid foundation for future research and developments in this area. Furthermore, we provide a classification for these technologies, according to the pattern identified in this systematic review: individualized use such as blockchain, AI, Big Data, and IoT stand out as the technologies with the most applications, single-use such as tracking sensor, GPS, and RFID, and combined use with other technologies such as BIM+IoT+IA+Big Data. The study provides digital technologies and their various applications so that stakeholders can select them to overcome challenges in the reverse chain of MSW. RESUMO Identificar na literatura as tecnologias digitais e seus métodos de aplicação relevantes para o funcionamento da logística reversa de resíduos sólidos urbanos. O método adotado foi uma revisão sistemática da literatura utilizando o método PRISMA em cinco etapas, conduzida ao longo de 9 meses (de abril a dezembro de 2023), e consultando as bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science. A base de dados é composta de 58 artigos válidos para o objetivo da pesquisa, 16 tecnologias digitais e 61 aplicações práticas no contexto da logística reversa (LR) de resíduos sólidos urbanos (RSU), apresentadas em três classificações. O estudo apresenta uma compilação de tecnologias digitais aplicáveis à gestão de resíduos sólidos urbanos (GRSU) e suas diversas aplicações na execução da Logística Reversa (LR) de resíduos sólidos urbanos (RSU). Até o momento, as aplicações dessas tecnologias digitais na LR de RSU existiam de maneira dispersa na l