Blockchain Technology and Waste Management: A Systematic Literature Review

Population growth and increased trash generation are expected to worsen living conditions in LCDs. However, waste management organizations have been hindered by a lack of stakeholder participation and coordination as well as obsolete disposal methods. By automating the collection and transportation of rubbish, current technology only aids to reducing human participation. People could be more engaged in waste management activities if they were remunerated for it. The enabling system should automatically record significant activities and respond appropriately. The blockchain technology could be the solution as it may help waste management by increasing public knowledge, transparency, and stakeholder confidence. This study looks at how the blockchain technology could improve waste management by increasing public awareness, transparency, and trust among stakeholders. By ensuring immutability using a cryptographically secure distributed ledger system, blockchain links people, processes, and technical developments. Through a systematic literature review on blockchain technology deployment in waste management, this research seeks to add to the content of previous studies and to enlighten the path for future studies. Furthermore, the study’s findings will help addressing research gaps on using new technology to conserve the environment. They would also help authorities and politicians to raise awareness and involve stakeholders in social issues.