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Phytocapping for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills: A Sustainable Approach

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reviews the historical developments in landfill technology and its drawbacks. It introduces phytocapping, in light of previous research, as a promising, eco-friendly and sustainable technology for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfill covers in order to reduce landfill gas and leachate generation. This paper highlights the challenges to successful phytocapping, such as selection criteria for appropriate plants and growth media, and the importance of new research into overcoming these challenges. It also presents a database of plants used in landfill phytocapping studies worldwide. In addition, the performance, economics, and sustainability of phytocapping technology are evaluated in comparison to ordinary MSW landfill methods.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su16188230

Authors: Arifuzzaman, Md Mizanur Rahman, Md Rajibul Karim, Guna Alankarage Hewa, Robyn Rawlings, Asif Iqbal

Institution: University of South Australia

Language: English

Topic: Landfill Environmental Impact Studies

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,728