IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 9 NO. 1 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijemt.v9.no1.2023.pg69.82

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Characterisation and Migration of Microplastics (MPs.) from Leachate

Saleh M. Abdullahi, Abubakar Halidu, Sanni J. Enewo and Usman H. Ahmed

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Abstract

SW are household refuse found within socioeconomic environment in the forms of biomass and non-decomposable materials, and general method of disposals are controlled and uncontrolled. However, control measures are through ISWM of recovery, recycle, reuse, reduce (4Rs) figure 1 of sustainable waste management system. Similarly, GHGs; Plastics and Leachate fluids are potential hazards in MSW sites which leads to negative environmental footprint. Leachate fluids provides for easy transportation of MPs. figure 2, as well as NPs. pollution of underground water reservoir, and subsequent pollution of available surface water and nearby soils through surface runoff. The consequential effect is general threat to biodiversity and the ecosystem. Methodological analysis of this research are as outlined in Figure 3 and 4 respectively. Furthermore, it can be deduced from this research, that plastic wastes is the second most largest form of waste stream found on most landfills as well as the physical environment, and in view of this, its negative effects cannot be over emphasized. However, its herein recommended that; there’s the need to holistically invest in MSW renewable energy sources specifically, solids and leachate wastes to drastically reduce the prevalence of contaminating the air, environment as well as both surface and under-ground water bodies due to MPs, NPs. and leachate.

keywords:

Municipal Solid Waste; Microplastics; leachate; Landfill Gas; and ISWM.

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