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Advancing Circular Economy and Sustainable Supply Chain Practices for Waste Management in Zambia: A Policy and Practice Perspective

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Zambia faces increasing difficulties in managing municipal solid waste (MSW) due to rapid urbanisation, weak policy enforcement, underfunding, and fragmented waste management systems. This paper combines recent research to explore how circular economy (CE) principles intersect with sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices in Zambia. Although local government authorities (LGAs) are becoming more aware of CE concepts, policy implementation remains inconsistent, and waste segregation at source is still limited. The study also indicates that while the private sector has made some progress in developing green supply chains, broader sectoral integration remains lacking. The paper advocates for revised policies, stronger public-private partnerships, and greater support for the informal sector to build a resilient, circular waste economy in Zambia.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22125261

Authors: Muchimba, Douglas Kanche, Mwitumwa, Lubosi

Language: English

Topic: Municipal Solid Waste Management

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7204445697

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