"Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities?
Part V: Is there a global waste crisis and can smart technology be part of the solution? 👇
Waste generated by households, businesses and institutions is increasing rapidly. In 2020, more than two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste were generated globally. Municipal solid waste is...👇
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...only a small part of total waste generated globally. More than 38 percent of municipal solid waste was uncontrolled dumped or burned. If nothing changes, the global prospects are that the total amount of waste will nearly double by 2050, and uncontrolled waste will increase as well. Higher incomes increase consumption. Unlike population growth, this consumption has more than doubled the amount of waste...👇
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...Solid waste that is not properly managed poses an environmental and human health threat." 👇
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Today the seventh article out of a series of articles about smart cities.
Interested? The next article coming up on Friday next week.
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Vicki Van Lommel