Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore
In recent years, waste generation in Singapore with rapid economic and population growth as well as change of consumption patterns has acquired more and more attention from the public and the government. On this perspective, sustainable development has become an effective course for Singapore’s muni...
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| author | Chen, Miaoju Giannis, Apostolos Wang, J.-Y. |
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| description | In recent years, waste generation in Singapore with rapid economic and population growth as well as change of consumption patterns has acquired more and more attention from the public and the government. On this perspective, sustainable development has become an effective course for Singapore’s municipal solid waste (MSW) management system. Therefore, a system dynamics (SD) model for MSW management was developed to explore whether the current waste disposal capacity can meet the increasing amount of waste generation. Five different scenarios were applied in order to identify the best strategy for protection of the environment without inhibiting the growth of the economy. The System Dynamics model was used to evaluate the different strategies and polices made by public or stakeholders taking into consideration multiple feedbacks like population, economy growth and waste disposal subsystems (landfill, recycling and incineration). According to the results, scenario II is recommended since it covers the requirement for sustainable growth of economy and environmental protection without exceeding landfill capacity. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/802652019-12-06T13:46:09Z Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore Chen, Miaoju Giannis, Apostolos Wang, J.-Y. School of Civil and Environmental Engineering municipal solid waste Singapore In recent years, waste generation in Singapore with rapid economic and population growth as well as change of consumption patterns has acquired more and more attention from the public and the government. On this perspective, sustainable development has become an effective course for Singapore’s municipal solid waste (MSW) management system. Therefore, a system dynamics (SD) model for MSW management was developed to explore whether the current waste disposal capacity can meet the increasing amount of waste generation. Five different scenarios were applied in order to identify the best strategy for protection of the environment without inhibiting the growth of the economy. The System Dynamics model was used to evaluate the different strategies and polices made by public or stakeholders taking into consideration multiple feedbacks like population, economy growth and waste disposal subsystems (landfill, recycling and incineration). According to the results, scenario II is recommended since it covers the requirement for sustainable growth of economy and environmental protection without exceeding landfill capacity. Accepted version 2016-06-15T03:09:21Z 2019-12-06T13:46:09Z 2016-06-15T03:09:21Z 2019-12-06T13:46:09Z 2012 2012 Journal Article Chen, M., Giannis, A., & Wang, J.-Y. (2012). Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore. The Macrotheme Review, 1(1), 101-114. 1848-4735 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80265 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40683 http://macrotheme.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/MR11Chen.29470440.pdf 191125 en The Macrotheme Review © 2012 The Macrotheme Review. This is the author created version of a work that has been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by The Macrotheme Review, The Macrotheme Review. It incorporates referee’s comments but changes resulting from the publishing process, such as copyediting, structural formatting, may not be reflected in this document. The published version is available at: [http://macrotheme.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/MR11Chen.29470440.pdf]. 14 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | municipal solid waste Singapore Chen, Miaoju Giannis, Apostolos Wang, J.-Y. Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title | Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title_full | Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title_fullStr | Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title_full_unstemmed | Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title_short | Application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in Singapore |
| title_sort | application of system dynamics model for municipal solid waste generation and landfill capacity evaluation in singapore |
| topic | municipal solid waste Singapore |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80265 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/40683 http://macrotheme.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/MR11Chen.29470440.pdf |
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