Integrated Treatment Strategies for Solid Wastes
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Waste and Recycling".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: open-pit mine slope landslide disaster mechanism and resilience prevention and control technology; mining solid waste resource utilization and ecological restoration low-carbon geological materials; engineering materials/structural repair and reinforcement and failure mechanism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue of the journal Sustainability entitled “Integrated Treatment Strategies for Solid Wastes”.
The generation of solid waste has become a critical global challenge due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, and population growth. Current waste management practices often rely on single-technology approaches, which are unable to address the complex composition and ever-increasing volume of solid wastes. Improper handling not only leads to severe environmental and health risks but also results in the loss of valuable resources. To move towards sustainable development, there is an urgent need for integrated treatment strategies that combine physical, chemical, and biological processes, while also considering resource recovery, energy generation, and pollution control.
The adoption of integrated solutions contributes to the circular economy by transforming waste into resources, extending the life cycle of materials, and minimizing environmental burdens. Innovative treatment approaches, including waste-to-energy technologies, bio-based solutions, and advanced recycling strategies, can significantly reduce our dependency on landfill while providing economic and environmental benefits. Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analyses are essential to validate the performance, feasibility, and sustainability of these solutions, ensuring their alignment with global goals for green development.
This Special Issue focuses on innovative and eco-efficient integrated treatment strategies for solid wastes, aiming to promote resource efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support the transition towards circular and sustainable economies. This Special Issue aligns with the scope of Sustainability by addressing environmental challenges and fostering interdisciplinary approaches to waste minimization and resource recovery.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Integrated physical, chemical, and biological treatment technologies for solid wastes;
- Waste-to-energy approaches and valorization of by-products;
- Recycling and resource recovery of plastics, metals, biomass, and construction wastes;
- Circular economy and eco-design strategies in waste management;
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) and techno-economic analysis of integrated treatment solutions;
- Policies, regulations, and socio-economic drivers for sustainable waste management;
- Smart and digital technologies for optimizing collection, monitoring, and treatment processes.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zihan Zhou
Dr. Shiyu Zhuang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mine waste recycling
- low-carbon technologies
- synergistic utilization of solid waste
- mine backfilling materials
- sustainable cementitious materials
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