Our current take-make-dispose model for municipal solid waste (MSW) is unsustainable. Landfills
are overflowing and resources are being depleted. The answer lies in a circular economy:
transforming waste into valuable resources. This involves innovative approaches
like:-Redesigning products: Durable repairable goods with minimal packaging reduce waste
generation.-Effective recycling: Advanced sorting technologies and robust infrastructure ensure
materials are recovered and reused.-Composting organic waste: This creates nutrient-rich
fertilizer diverting waste and enriching soil.-Waste-to-energy: Certain waste streams can be
converted into clean energy reducing reliance on fossil fuels.By embracing a circular economy
for MSW we can minimize waste conserve resources and create a more sustainable future. This
requires collaboration between governments businesses and individuals to build a closed-loop
system where waste becomes a valuable resource not a burden.
