| Title |
Sustainable Waste Management Strategy For Plastic Bag Mitigation And Reducing Carbon Footprint In The Emirate Of Ajman - Uae |
| ID_Doc |
13903 |
| Authors |
Alhosani, KM; Kaied, YO; Darwish, AS; Farrell, P |
| Title |
Sustainable Waste Management Strategy For Plastic Bag Mitigation And Reducing Carbon Footprint In The Emirate Of Ajman - Uae |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Journal Of Engineering Science And Technology, 18, 6 |
| DOI |
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| Abstract |
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations anticipated a circular economy to reach zero net waste. This paper presents a case study on reducing the carbon footprint resulting from plastic bags in Ajman, UAE, and recommends mitigation approaches. The main contribution of this paper is the comprehensive analysis of circular waste management practices and the development of recommendations for reducing the carbon footprint caused by plastic bags in Ajman, UAE. The study emphasizes the role of consumers in shaping plastic demand and consumption patterns, highlighting the need for their active involvement in sustainable waste management practices. The important results obtained from the survey and data analyses indicate that implementing an efficient circular industry economy framework, supported by strong public and private partnerships, can significantly reduce plastic pollution. The study proposes two key recommendations that aim to decrease the use of plastic bags per capita by 30% within three years, leading to a substantial reduction of 8,918 tons of CO2 emissions annually. Furthermore, the study presents a third recommendation advocating a complete ban on plastic bags. Through sustainable implementation, the research demonstrates that zero emissions related to plastic bags can be accomplished within a year. These findings highlight the potential impact of implementing the proposed recommendations in Ajman and as a blueprint for other regions striving to address plastic pollution and advance their circular waste management efforts. In addition to shedding light on the challenges and opportunities associated with circular waste management, this study provides practical recommendations with quantifiable environmental benefits to assist in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and creating a more sustainable future. |
| Author Keywords |
Ajman - UAE; Carbon footprint; Environmental sustainability; Plastic bags; Sustainable waste management |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001154412900031 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Multidisciplinary |
| Research Area |
Engineering |
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