Toward low‐carbon cities: A review of circular economy integration in urban waste management and its impact on carbon emissions

Author:

Haris Nur Izzah Nabilah12ORCID,Al Edrus Syeed SaifulAzry Osman2,Abdul Raof Nurliyana3,Wondi Mohd Hafizz4,Khan Waseem Razzaq2,Sien Leong Sui2,Ilyas R. A.5,Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz6,Sawatdeenarunat Chayanon7

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Engineering Universiti Putra Malaysia Serdang Selangor Malaysia

2. Institute of Ecosystem Science Borneo, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus Bintulu Sarawak Malaysia

3. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Perak Malaysia

4. Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak Branch Mukah Campus Mukah Sarawak Malaysia

5. School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Johor Bahru Johor Malaysia

6. Research Center for Chemical Defence University Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

7. Asian Development College for Community Economy and Technology Chiang Mai Rajabhat University Chiang Mai Thailand

Abstract

AbstractUrban areas significantly contribute to global carbon emissions, necessitating a shift toward low‐carbon environments. The concept of low‐carbon cities presents a viable pathway for mitigating these anthropogenic emissions, particularly through solid waste management. This article explores the critical role of circular economy‐integrated waste management (CEWM) strategies in reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable urban development. We examine city‐level CEWM initiatives worldwide, assess the carbon emission quantification methods, and highlight specific CEWM strategies with significant carbon reduction potential. Our findings reveal that city‐level initiatives predominantly prioritize waste reduction and prevention (51%), followed by education and engagement (23%), material recycling and upcycling (21%), and waste conversion (6%). Key strategies such as composting, waste sorting, recycling, and biogas plants have demonstrated substantial potential in reducing carbon emissions. Integrating CE principles with waste management transforms the traditional linear take‐make‐dispose model into a circular approach that minimizes waste and maximizes resource efficiency. This integration is crucial for reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable urban environment. A holistic perspective is required to plan and strategize for sustainable urbanization whereby CE and waste management are interconnected. CE principles provide an ideal foundation that enhances waste management strategies toward sustainability, ultimately leading to reduced carbon emissions. This article provides essential insights to equip decision‐makers with evidence‐based strategies for effective urban waste management.This article is categorized under: Climate and Environment > Circular Economy Sustainable Development > Goals

Publisher

Wiley

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