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Municipal Solid Waste—Addressing Environmental Concerns

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Carlos Afonso Teixeira, Mariana Guerra

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This editorial introduction to a special issue addressed approaches to municipal solid waste management and the environmental concerns associated with growing global waste generation. The issue highlights the need for comprehensive and efficient waste management systems to mitigate pollution and climate impacts.

The current global situation demands a comprehensive and efficient approach to waste management to mitigate environmental impacts [...]

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