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Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy (WM&R) publishes peer-reviewed articles relating to both the theory and practice of waste management and research. Published on behalf of the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) topics include: wastes (focus on solids), processes and technologies, management systems and tools, and policy and regulatory frameworks, sustainable waste management designs, operations, policies or practices. View full journal description

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Assessing the process performance of ballistic separators in packaging waste sorting plants using sensor-based process monitoring

  • Alena Maria Spies
  • Tabea Scherling
  • Annika Ludes
  • Bastian Küppers
  • Nils Kroell
  • Karoline Raulf
  • Kathrin Greiff
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How does the choice of food waste collection strategy affect the environmental performance of the food waste system?

  • Kari-Anne Lyng
  • Fabiana Frota de Albuquerque Landi
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Waste composition and identification of Bacteria in waste generated from a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Nigeria

  • Sidiqot Oluwatosin Adebowale
  • David Ajiboye Ojo
  • Adijat Olabisi Atayese
  • Olanrewaju Olusoji Olujimi
  • Babatunde Saheed Bada
  • Toyin Ayodele Arowolo
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A systematic review of plastic recycling: technology, environmental impact and economic evaluation

  • Xiaoli Jiang
  • Buhe Bateer
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Coconut shell and husk biochar: A review of production and activation technology, economic, financial aspect and application

  • Azrine Ajien
  • Juferi Idris
  • Nurzawani Md Sofwan
  • Rafidah Husen
  • Hazman Seli
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Systematic review of factors influencing household food waste behaviour: Applying the theory of planned behaviour

  • Emma Etim
  • Karma Tashi Choedron
  • Olawale Ajai
  • Otu Duke
  • Hemen Emmanuel Jijingi
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Considerations, benefits and unintended consequences of banning plastic shopping bags for environmental sustainability: A systematic literature review

  • Asphat Muposhi
  • Mercy Mpinganjira
  • Marius Wait
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Waste management evolution in the last five decades in developing countries – A review

  • Amani Maalouf
  • Pariatamby Agamuthu
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Construction and demolition waste framework of circular economy: A mini review

  • Iliana Papamichael
  • Irene Voukkali
  • Pantelitsa Loizia
  • Antonis A Zorpas
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Towards circular economy indicators: Evidence from the European Union

  • Idiano D’Adamo
  • Daniele Favari
  • Massimo Gastaldi
  • Julian Kirchherr
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