Sayan Munshi,
Devesh Mani Tripathi,
- B. Arch, M. Plan, Assistant Professor,, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, ,
- B. Arch, M.Arch, M. Plan, Principal Architect, ICON Architects, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, ,
Abstract
Urban growth necessitates effective resource management, especially for resource-constrained island
communities. This study focuses on the Lakshadweep Islands, examining the shift towards a circular
economy through the perspective of solid waste management, with an emphasis on enhancing tourism
and circular economy principles. The circular economy aims to eliminate waste and continually use
resources by creating closed-loop systems where products, materials, and resources are reused,
repaired, refurbished, and recycled. This study evaluates current municipal solid waste management
practices in Lakshadweep, highlighting their role in achieving net-zero upgrades. The goal is to identify
innovative approaches that support resilient, circular, and sustainable island destinations. Data
analysis reveals a significant increase in waste generated by tourists, underscoring the need for efficient
waste management strategies. The study covers waste generation, collection, transportation, and
treatment, highlighting challenges such as the absence of sanitary landfills. It proposes a waste
management strategy centered on the circular economy, focusing on reduce, reuse, recycle, and
recover. Inspired by the Capraia Smart Island initiative, the study suggests biodiesel production as a
renewable fuel solution for the growing number of tourists, advocating decentralized production on
populated islands. This approach aligns with the Smart Islands Declaration, marking a shift towards
circular practices. The study concludes by stressing the importance of responsible consumption and
reducing single-use products for resilient and sustainable waste management on islands.
Keywords: Urban metabolism, solid waste management, tourism upgradation, circular economy, sustainable development
[This article belongs to Journal of Geotechnical Engineering (joge)]
Sayan Munshi, Devesh Mani Tripathi. Smart and Circular Lakshadweep: Innovating Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Tourism Development. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 2024; 11(02):32-37.
Sayan Munshi, Devesh Mani Tripathi. Smart and Circular Lakshadweep: Innovating Solid Waste Management for Sustainable Tourism Development. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering. 2024; 11(02):32-37. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joge/article=2024/view=143055
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 03/07/2024 |
| Accepted | 15/07/2021 |
| Published | 16/07/2024 |