Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions

This study explores the critical role of effective landfill management in enhancing urban resilience amidst the growing challenges of climate change. With global municipal solid waste projected to rise 69 % from 2016 levels to 3.4 billion tons by 2050, addressing improper waste disposal—currently a...

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Main Authors: Goh, Kai Chen, Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono, Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan, Anouzla, Abdelkader, Aziz, Faissal, Ali, Imran, C. Casila, Joan Cecilia, Khan, Muhammad Imran, Zhang, Dongdong, Dai, Wei, Onn, Choo Wou, Seow, Ta Wee
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author Goh, Kai Chen
Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono
Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan
Anouzla, Abdelkader
Aziz, Faissal
Ali, Imran
C. Casila, Joan Cecilia
Khan, Muhammad Imran
Zhang, Dongdong
Dai, Wei
Onn, Choo Wou
Seow, Ta Wee
author_facet Goh, Kai Chen
Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono
Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan
Anouzla, Abdelkader
Aziz, Faissal
Ali, Imran
C. Casila, Joan Cecilia
Khan, Muhammad Imran
Zhang, Dongdong
Dai, Wei
Onn, Choo Wou
Seow, Ta Wee
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description This study explores the critical role of effective landfill management in enhancing urban resilience amidst the growing challenges of climate change. With global municipal solid waste projected to rise 69 % from 2016 levels to 3.4 billion tons by 2050, addressing improper waste disposal—currently affecting 67 % of waste—has become imperative. This mismanagement contributes significantly to environmental degradation, public health risks, and soaring economic costs, projected to increase by 154 % from 2020 to USD 640.3 billion by 2050 without intervention. The study emphasizes the necessity for advanced landfill technologies, such as bioreactor landfills, smart waste management systems, and the integration of digital twins and IoT. These innovations can enhance waste processing efficiency, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and yield economic benefits. For instance, bioreactor landfills can boost methane (CH₄) production by up to 49 %, facilitating renewable energy generation. Additionally, green infrastructure, waste-to-energy technologies, and improved landfill designs are proposed to mitigate the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events that threaten landfill integrity and emissions stability. Key findings highlight the importance of integrating landfill resilience into urban planning and sustainable waste management strategies. A holistic approach combining technology, policy reforms, and community participation is recommended to build robust urban waste management systems capable of withstanding climate-related challenges. This work underscores the transformative potential of advanced waste management technologies in achieving resilient and sustainable urban systems, contributing significantly to global efforts in combating climate change.
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spelling my.uthm.eprints-126962025-06-20T07:44:16Z http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12696/ Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions Goh, Kai Chen Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Anouzla, Abdelkader Aziz, Faissal Ali, Imran C. Casila, Joan Cecilia Khan, Muhammad Imran Zhang, Dongdong Dai, Wei Onn, Choo Wou Seow, Ta Wee TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering This study explores the critical role of effective landfill management in enhancing urban resilience amidst the growing challenges of climate change. With global municipal solid waste projected to rise 69 % from 2016 levels to 3.4 billion tons by 2050, addressing improper waste disposal—currently affecting 67 % of waste—has become imperative. This mismanagement contributes significantly to environmental degradation, public health risks, and soaring economic costs, projected to increase by 154 % from 2020 to USD 640.3 billion by 2050 without intervention. The study emphasizes the necessity for advanced landfill technologies, such as bioreactor landfills, smart waste management systems, and the integration of digital twins and IoT. These innovations can enhance waste processing efficiency, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and yield economic benefits. For instance, bioreactor landfills can boost methane (CH₄) production by up to 49 %, facilitating renewable energy generation. Additionally, green infrastructure, waste-to-energy technologies, and improved landfill designs are proposed to mitigate the effects of climate change, including extreme weather events that threaten landfill integrity and emissions stability. Key findings highlight the importance of integrating landfill resilience into urban planning and sustainable waste management strategies. A holistic approach combining technology, policy reforms, and community participation is recommended to build robust urban waste management systems capable of withstanding climate-related challenges. This work underscores the transformative potential of advanced waste management technologies in achieving resilient and sustainable urban systems, contributing significantly to global efforts in combating climate change. elsevier 2025 Article PeerReviewed text en http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/12696/1/J19465_4cc6d48985392cd00759a7a3bcaa539b.pdf Goh, Kai Chen and Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono and Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan and Anouzla, Abdelkader and Aziz, Faissal and Ali, Imran and C. Casila, Joan Cecilia and Khan, Muhammad Imran and Zhang, Dongdong and Dai, Wei and Onn, Choo Wou and Seow, Ta Wee (2025) Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 195. pp. 1-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2025.106789
spellingShingle TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Goh, Kai Chen
Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono
Othman, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan
Anouzla, Abdelkader
Aziz, Faissal
Ali, Imran
C. Casila, Joan Cecilia
Khan, Muhammad Imran
Zhang, Dongdong
Dai, Wei
Onn, Choo Wou
Seow, Ta Wee
Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title_full Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title_fullStr Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title_full_unstemmed Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title_short Reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: Addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
title_sort reinforcing urban resilience through sound landfill management: addressing global climatic challenges with novel solutions
topic TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
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