Industrialization and the rapid increase in the world population have led to the generation of
a large amount of plastic waste. Efficient recycling of such waste and fairly rewarding the …

A massive amount of plastic waste is generated every day. However, a very small portion of
it gets recycled, primarily due to improper waste management and lack of access to the …

Effective management of recyclable plastic waste is critical for environmental sustainability
and economic viability. Blockchain technology has transformative potential in addressing the …

Recycling of electronic waste is a rapidly growing global issue that requires proper
monitoring and tracing of electronic devices and the business transactions between the …

Researchers estimate that more than 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic have been produced since
the early 1950s; however, only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled. In …

Rapid urbanization and poor management of solid waste in cities have escalated to
unfavorable environmental impacts. This paper uses blockchain technology to propose a …

In this paper, we propose a novel smart e-waste management system, by leveraging the
power of blockchain technology and smart contract, that considers both forward and reverse …

Smart cities have the potential to overcome environmental problems caused by improper
waste disposal by improving human health, protecting the aquatic ecosystem, and reducing …

Purpose The rapid technological growth, changes in consumer demands, products' built-in
obsolescence, presence of more non-repairable parts, shorter lifespan, etc., lead to the …

The ever-evolving blockchain like Ethereum has wide applications in various sectors but is
comparatively unknown in the sector of managing waste. If assorted steps within the …