Waste Landfill Research Articles

Assessing the recycling potential of thermosetting polymer waste in high-density polyethylene composites for safety helmet applications

Abstract The rising demand for thermosetting polymers has resulted in the production of large amounts of industrial waste. Environmental issues due to waste landfills and increased raw material costs for new product development have led to the development of innovative recycling methods. This study focuses on the development of a product (helmet shell) by reinforcing thermosetting polymer waste (TPW) as a filler in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix. The HDPE and TPW were converted into extrudates using a twin-screw extruder. Then, the extrudate was pelletized to use as raw material for the injection molding machine. The HDPE/TPW composites were fabricated using injection molding. Maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene was employed as a compatibilizer. In the composite, the TPW volume was reinforced at various weight percentages, ranging from 0 to 35 wt%. The mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic properties of the composites can be enhanced by uniformly dispersing TPW in the HDPE matrix. However, it is difficult to achieve uniform dispersion at higher TPW volumes owing to the agglomeration effect. According to these findings, the mechanical properties were enhanced by up to 30 wt% addition of TPW. The findings suggest that the proposed composite has sufficient mechanical properties to be suitable for the fabrication of helmet shells.

Circular Economy Strategies in Densification and Refurbishment of Residential Buildings – State of Application and Future Directions

The fast population and economic growth put tremendous pressure on the planet’s resources. In this context, the building sector is recognized as one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and the use of raw materials. The Circular Economy (CE) is expected to contribute to a reduction of waste landfills, extraction of raw materials, and greenhouse gas emissions. This study aims to understand to what degree and how CE strategies can be applied to the refurbishment and densification of residential buildings. Using a qualitative approach, this study examines the application of CE strategies in the building sector through five semi-structured expert interviews. The literature identifies five CE principles for buildings: building in layers, designing-out waste, designing for adaptability and flexibility, designing for disassembly, and selecting materials. From the interviews, designing-out waste was the most common approach for refurbishment and densification of residential buildings. Nevertheless, the implementation of CE strategies within the building sector is still limited and challenging due to various barriers and little encouragement. More stimuli from governments through regulations and guidelines, increased collaboration between stakeholders, and technological advancements are expected to reduce the obstacles to implementing CE strategies in refurbishment and densification.

Elevating thermal comfort with eco-friendly concrete roof tiles crafted from municipal solid waste

Developing eco-friendly construction materials is imperative from an energy and environmental standpoint. This technical study investigates the sustainable utilization of municipal solid waste incinerated fly ash (MSWIFA) as a substitute for M-sand in construction materials. This study primarily focuses on reducing landfill waste and promoting waste reuse in the construction sector. This study evaluates various thermo-physical properties of MSWIFA-based concrete, including solar reflectance index, slip and skid resistance, straightness, flatness, rectangularity, water absorption, wet transfer, and thermal performance metrics such as heat flow values for thermal comfort and solar emissivity. The proposed concrete tiles have suitable thermal emissivity (0.87), solar reflectance (0.8), and solar absorption (0.26), which are appropriate for eco-friendly building techniques. The use of MSWIFA tiles lowered the indoor temperature by 2 °C when compared to conventional roof tiles at similar ambient conditions. MSWIFA-based concrete roof tiles are promising in terms of thermal comfort, energy efficiency, environmental conservation and waste reduction and promote a more sustainable approach in the construction industry. This research emphasizes the potential of waste-to-resource strategies in achieving sustainable development goals and reducing the ecological footprint of construction materials.

Study on Migration Characteristics of Pollutants in Groundwater at a Proposed Hazardous Waste Landfill

Objective: The paper aims to analyze the hydrogeological conditions of a proposed hazardous waste landfill and the migration characteristics of lead, zinc, and nickel in fractured aquifers and porous aquifers under accident conditions and provide a reference for the influence of the proposed landfill on groundwater. Methods: In this study, based on a 1:50000 regional hydrogeological survey and 1:2000 site hydrogeological mapping, the hydrogeological conceptual model was established. Finite difference software GMS was used to analyze the migration characteristics. Results: The study demonstrated that when the pollutants in the hazardous waste landfill leaked, they migrated from northeast to southwest along the gully. The pollutants in the porous aquifer migrated quickly, and the polluted area expanded rapidly from point to surface. The pollutants migration in fractured aquifers was slow, and the groundwater quality was deteriorating continuously. During the simulation period, the pollutants of lead, zinc and nickel all polluted the aquifer. Among them, the lead pollution range w reported to be the largest, with an exceeding distance of 216.7 m; the zinc pollution range was the smallest, with an exceeding distance of 33.3 m, and the exceeding distance of nickel was 165.1 m. Conclusion: In order to ensure the safety of the groundwater environment in the simulated area, the impervious treatment must be carried out according to the requirements of the proposed hazardous waste landfill. Meantime, an emergency plan should be formulated.

Utilization of Rubber Wood Ash–Clay Mixes as Bottom Liner Material in Solid Waste Landfills: Engineering Properties and Microstructural Characteristics

Utilization of Rubber Wood Ash–Clay Mixes as Bottom Liner Material in Solid Waste Landfills: Engineering Properties and Microstructural Characteristics

Kebijakan Pengelolaan Sampah Pada TPST3R-GMJB (Tempat Pengelolaan Sampah Terpadu Reduce-Reuse-Recyle Gerakan Muara Jawa Bersih) di Kecamatan Muara Jawa Kabupaten Kutai Kartanegara

This research aims to determine waste management at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency and factors that inhibit waste management at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency. This research is a study that produces descriptive data in the form of written words of people and behaviors observed systematically and accurately, directed at the background and the individual holistically (intact) without making comparisons with other variables. Based on the analysis of the results of Waste Management research at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District, Kutai Kartanegara Regency, it can be concluded that waste collection activities carried out by TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Java District have not been optimal, waste transportation activities at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Java District have not run well. The main cause is the supporting factors of transportation activities, namely garbage transport vehicles in poor condition (often damaged), Waste processing activities at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District have not been maximized, because most machines / equipment in processing waste have not been supported by better equipment (modern) and the volume produced is also not optimal, the final waste disposal activities carried out by TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District have not been said to be good, and inhibiting factors for waste management at TPST3R-GMJB in Muara Jawa District, among others, namely waste collection, waste transportation. TPST3R-GMJB garbage transport fleet in the form of dump trucks in poor condition (often damaged), waste processing. The waste processing equipment (machines) at TPST3R-GMJB are still mostly simple equipment and the support of electricity supply to operate the equipment is also not optimal, Final Disposal. Financing and technology that are less supportive in handling waste in landfills (TPA).

Performance and Evaluating the Characteristics of Flexible Pavements by Using Shredded Aggregate

Abstract: Now-a-days it is necessary to utilize the wastes effectively with technical development in each field. The old abandoned tyres from cars, trucks, farm and construction equipment and off road vehicles are stockpiled throughout the country. This leads to various environmental problems which include air pollution associated with open burning of tyres and other harmful contaminants like (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, dioxin, furans and oxides of nitrogen) and aesthetic pollution. They are non biodegradable; The waste rubber tyre has become a problem of disposal. Due to increase in demand of automobiles in our daily lives, rubber tyre waste is also increasing simultaneously which results in disposal of rubber waste in landfill. The rubber takes more time to decompose and also leads to land pollution. So in this project the waste rubber can be reused in road construction works by partially replacing with coarse aggregate with bitumen in percentage (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30) and carried out different test result based on it. This is not only to minimize the pollution occurred due to waste tyres but also minimizes the use of conventional aggregate which is available in exhaustible quantity. The addition of rubber tyre in flexible pavements enhances the properties of road surfaces as well as it reduces the rubber tyre waste from the land and decreases the self-weight of the bitumen mix.

AUTOMATED GARBAGE SEPARATION USING AI BASED ROBOTIC ARM

This paper aims to present an automated garbage separation system using a deep learning approach and integrating it with a robotic arm. The system is designed to separate different types of garbage, such as plastics, metals, and glass, based on images captured by sensors and analyzed using a deep learning model. The system is then integrated with a robotic arm that picks up and sorts the garbage based on the model's predictions. This system involves data collection, preprocessing, model building, training, testing, and deployment, as well as robotics engineering and sensor technology. The system has potential applications in waste management and recycling, including municipal waste management, recycling facilities, industrial waste management, landfills, and smart cities. It aims to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of waste management systems and promote sustainability.

Use of solid recovered fuels for heat production - analysis of Czech legislation

The article is about solid recovered fuel (SRF) and its legislation possibilities to use them as a fuel in heating plants. This solution is quite popular because it brings solution of two very problematic tasks – the decreasing of waste landfilling and the end of fossil fuel (especially coal) combustion. Due to these arguments are there many producers which offer SRF (often in the pellets form) to conventional heating plants. However heating plant have flue gas cleaning technologies, which are able to combustion SRF and keep current emissions limits, the usage of SRF is forbidden for them. The reason is in the classification of origin material as a waste and the permission and limits as a waste combustion is required. The criteria and limits for waste combustion are much stricter and for heating plants is very difficult to reach them if it is possible. The article is about view of Czech legislation, where some of law had different interpretation about waste material and SRF combustion. Article compare requirements and results for SRF from waste and SRF from waste biomass. The interpretation is described from a view of waste, air protection, IPPC, EU ETS and support of renewable energy sources law based on Czech a EU law documents. The most important is origin of SRF. When the SRF is made by waste (municipal or industrial) all laws must assess final combustion technology as waste combustion technology, the support for renewable energy sources is not allowed (except biodegradable municipal waste) and CO2 emission permit is not required. With new regulation No. 169/2023 Coll. is possible to combustion SRF, which is based on waste biomass from forestry and agriculture. The permits and limits for combustion plants are same as biomass combustion, support for renewably energy sources is possible and CO2 emission permits are not required. Investment to SRF combustion technology is not advantageous, because purchase prize of SRF will be higher than standard waste but requirements for technology will be same. Meaning of the newest legislation was not in possibilities to use of more SRF in heating plant, but bring waste and air protection law into accord, because some of waste biomass was possible to combust, however it was waste by waste law.

Study on the benefit analysis based on whole life cycle carbon emission calculation after the construction of photovoltaic systems in macau's construction waste landfills

This study seeks to assess both environmental and economic effects associated with installing photovoltaic systems within construction waste landfills in Macau by employing an effective carbon emissions calculation methodology and benefit analysis method. Beginning by outlining characteristics and challenges associated with construction waste landfills, as well as photovoltaic systems used for this application in this paper. Here, we present a detailed outline of our methodology design, outlining its principles of life cycle analysis, data collection processes and the creation of carbon emissions calculation models. Subsequently, we examine photovoltaic systems within Macau's construction waste landfills by studying system design, component selection and operational strategies as well as carbon emission data collection during their operational time period. Under life cycle carbon emissions calculations, we assess the carbon emissions generated from photovoltaic systems as well as conduct an environmental and economic benefit analysis for carbon reduction benefit analysis purposes. This research incorporates sensitivity analysis and uncertainty consideration in order to conduct an extensive benefit analysis. The research results offer strong support for sustainable photovoltaic systems within Macau waste landfills as well as insights to inform planning and policy formation for similar future projects.

Deterioration modes, mechanisms, and effects of flexible landfill facilities disposing hazardous waste

Dynamic performance and lifespan predictions are essential for understanding the whole life-cycle emissions and environmental impacts of landfills. However, there are knowledge gaps regarding the major failure modes and mechanisms in flexible hazardous waste landfills (FHWLs) and their potential effects on the service life of landfills. These issues limit the advancement of related research. In this study, focusing on flexible landfills, failure mode, mechanism, and effects analysis was conducted to identify the major failure modes, mechanisms, and impacts that may occur in landfills under extremely harsh chemical and stress conditions. The results indicate that there are approximately 33 major components and materials in landfills, corresponding to 35 potential failure modes and more than 60 underlying failure mechanisms. Notably, the failure of the drainage media in the drainage system is concerning and challenging to recover from. In contrast, the failure of the high-density polyethylene geomembrane (HDPE GMB) in the liner system (LS) is considered serious and is prone to occur, but it is also difficult to detect. Therefore, these two failure modes were identified as critical factors affecting the degradation of the performance and longevity of FHWLs. Finally, due to their high probability of occurrence and severe impacts, stress damage (physical damage) and oxidative aging were identified as the main degradation modes of HDPE GMB, the core material in FHWLs. This study provides key insights into performance prediction targets, failure modes, and failure mechanisms for further research on long-term landfill performance and life prediction. It prompts the government and stakeholders to re-examine the rationality behind the positioning of landfills, such as the assumptions of unlimited service and solid waste management endpoints. Therefore, it calls for a reassessment and optimization of the full life cycle emissions of landfills and related waste.

Important Role of Pyrolysis and Hydrothermal Carbonization in a Sustainable Circular Bioeconomy: A Brief Literature Review

This is a brief but focused literature review of articles centered around pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) using various feedstocks, including residues from industries, agriculture, and landfill waste. The deployment of bio-wastes will be the cornerstone of circular bio-economies in the future. The main emphasis is on gleaning how these two technologies can contribute to a sustainable circular (bio) economy, by understanding the process parameters influencing the quality, type and quantity of the final output. HTC and pyrolysis, it may be undeniably stated, can support the progress towards a clutch of sustainable development goals (SDGs), as they operate right at the confluence of solid waste management and renewable energy production. As mentioned in many of the articles reviewed in this paper, a high process temperature usually results in higher yields of bio-oil and biogas/pyrogas (and thereby less biochar), implying a higher energy recovery. HTC trumps pyrolysis on many counts – economy, energy-efficiency and product (hydrochar) quality. However, pyrolysis is a simpler method to regulate, and pyrochar, has a higher market value vis-à-vis hydrochar. While both these technologies generate valuable end-products regardless of the type of feedstock used; the articles reviewed clearly show that the feedstock does influence the quality of the output and thereby the application to which it can be directed. The review leads to recommendations for future research in collecting data and creating a model to investigate various process parameters. Some of these recommendations are detailed comparative life cycle assessments (LCAs) to study the environmental impacts of technology-choices, , research into tailoring the optimal method and temperature to the feedstock deployed, and comprehensive forecast-based economic analysis of commercial-scale pyrolysis and HTC projects, are called for. As stated at the beginning, this is a brief review, which can also be expanded to take more published articles into its fold.

Recycling of Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Blends with Flame Retardant Additives for 3D Printing Filament

Recycling waste from electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) for valuable materials is a critical aspect of the circular economy and sustainable waste management. Recycling these solid wastes into value-added products is one method for reducing landfill waste and pollution. The purpose of this research was to investigate the recyclability of plastic wastes of Polycarbonate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene blends with Brominated Flame-Retardant additives (PC-ABS-FR). Two types of plastic wastes, PC-ABS-FR (GL) and PC-ABS-FR (DB), were collected and converted into polymer chips using a mechanical process. To study the effectiveness of waste recyclability, 3D printing filaments were produced through the extrusion process. Chemical elements, functional groups, and thermal and mechanical properties of recycled products were evaluated using EDX, FTIR, DSC, and universal tensile testing equipment, respectively. TGA, cone calorimetry, and melt flow index analyses were also carried out. The results showed that recycled PC- ABS–FR (GL) waste-based filament samples had better thermal and mechanical properties. On the contrary, PC- ABS–FR (DB) waste recyclability was not effective in filament extrusion. The mechanical properties of the 3D printing filaments produced from PC-ABS-FR electronic waste were found to be similar to those observed in commercially available and previously reported filaments. The strength, thermal property, cross-sectional homogeneity, and filament diameter of 1.8 ± 0.03 mm of the 3D printer filament made from PC- ABS–FR (GL) were suitable for 3D printing applications such as children’s toys, dust bins, and flower vases.

Bibliometric Aspects of Scientific Publications on the Circular Economy and Landfill

Objective: This article aims to identify the trends of scientific publications on sanitary landfills in the context of the circular economy as an instrument for urban solid waste management. Theoretical framework: The theoretical basis of this research sought to discuss the theme of circular economy and its relationship with solid waste management in different contexts of countries. Method: The methodology of this study was based on the bibliometric search in the Web of Science database from the keywords ("landfill" AND "environmental impact" OR "solid waste" AND "circular economy"), followed by the statistical analysis of the results and generation of graphs and tables in the bibliometrix application, qualitative analysis of the most cited articles and the methods used for 30 selected articles on waste management and circular economy was also carried out. Results and conclusion: The results identified 667 publications between the years 2008 and 2021, presenting a scientific growth and important contribution of the authors to studies on the circular economy applied to solid waste management in world countries. In view of the results, he realized that the circular economy contributes to the management of solid waste by establishing strategies in the countries to minimize the impacts and disposal of waste in landfills and insert the criteria of reuse, recycling and reinsertion of a product in the production chain. Research implications: The bibliometric research allows the creation of a reliable database of scientific publications, whose state-of-the-art on the circular economy applied to solid waste management allows the identification of the main practices applied in different countries worldwide. Originality/value: The study applies different methods to analyze the field of studies of the circular economy applied to landfills, in order to highlight the importance of the theme in the world scenario, as well as the innovations and strategies already executed. This article sought to present scientific trends, from which new research can be developed in different countries that seek to adopt sustainable alternatives for solid waste management.

Application of selected groundwater quality indices in anthropogenically transformed areas

Correctly assessing the impact of waste landfills on groundwater quality requires the development and use of comprehensive tools that consider the content of individual components in water, as well as those relating to the hydrochemical background. The article presents a comparative analysis of selected water quality indices used around the world to assess the environmental threat caused by sources of pollution. The paper includes the following indicators: Water Quality Index, Landfill Water Pollution Index, Nemerow Pollution Index, Backman Index, Canadian Water Quality Index, Horizontal Ratio, Enrichment Factor and Fuzzy Water Quality. Attention was paid to the values of individual indices, their applicability in municipal and industrial waste landfills, and limitations in their use. A literature review has proven that some indices, such as the Landfill Water Pollution Index and Nemerow Pollution Index, are used very often as they provide reliable results. Index methods help conduct rational water management, complement groundwater quality monitoring, and serve as a tool for making decisions in various water protection areas.

The Waste Landfill Policy in Israel: Economic and Political Perspectives

The consistent and continuous growth in the world’s population is creating many challenges for public policymakers in the different life areas, including dealing with the increasing amounts of waste that are generating problems involving air and land pollution and a shortage of land for waste disposal. This study presents the effects of public policy on managing municipal waste, measured as the quantity and rate of waste collected throughout Israel in recent years and disposed of in various landfills. An analysis of the political and economic factors affecting this policy is also conducted. The study combines a quantitative and qualitative approach, where the quantitative study includes the analysis of statistical data based on information from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Finance, and others, and the qualitative study relies on reading and analyzing the primary documents of different government ministries on Israel’s waste disposal policy and information in the media on this issue. The research findings attest to an increase in the amount of municipal waste dumped in Israel, a merely slight decrease in the rate of landfilling as a proportion of all municipal waste disposal, and a merely slight increase in the rate of municipal waste recycled in recent years. The research conclusions stress the effects of the landfill levy and the Cleanliness Maintenance Fund on one hand and of government instability in the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the positivist policy embraced by decision makers in the Ministry of Environmental Protection, and the power struggles between Israel’s different ministries on the other hand, as the respective economic and political factors affecting Israeli policy on municipal waste management. The article contributes to understanding the dynamics of municipal waste management policy in Israel by providing empirical data, analyzing influencing factors, and offering insights into the challenges and opportunities in this area. This study can serve as the basis for future studies that will examine the waste landfill policy in Israel in the context of pressing global challenges such as climate change, the advancement of novel waste treatment technologies, and the potential stabilization of Israel’s political system.

Release potential, neglected leakage and reduction countermeasures of COD and Ammonia in MSWLs

In order to eliminate the impact of the industrial revolution on the environment and improve the water ecological environment, pollutant discharge reduction is imperative. With the acceleration of global discharge reduction process, the huge pollutant release potential and potential environmental effects of municipal solid waste landfills gradually appear, but its release amount and intensity have not been quantitatively revealed. We propose a coupling method of parameter stochastic simulation and physical process model simulation to estimate the hidden leakage of large-scale regional municipal solid waste landfills, and provide a methodology for estimating the hidden leakage of landfills in other countries and even in the whole world by taking China, which has the largest amount of waste generation among developing countries, as an example. Prior to the implementation of stringent construction quality control and assurance management requirements, the average annual leachate generation potential over the entire life cycle of 2600 landfills in China was estimated to be 4.66 × 108 m3, in which the concentrations of COD and NH3-N are 5.38 × 102–6.48 × 104 mg/L and 6.10–3.50 × 103 mg/L, respectively, and the total amounts are 5.21 × 103–7.81 × 108 t and 8.09 × 102–6.65 × 107 t, respectively. About 14 % of these pollutants may leak into the environmental media through the landfill liner with the average number of holes of 21.5/ha. For different regions, the overall release, discharge and leakage of COD and NH3-N in East China account for 35.70 %, 36.68 % and 29.60 % respectively, making it the region with the highest potential for discharge and risk of leakage. Meanwhile, the implementation of mandatory regulations related to leachate generation and control has led to a significant reduction in the leakage of pollutants. For instance, comprehensively detecting and repair of holes in the impermeable liner has reduced the number of holes to 2/ha, resulting in a reduction of >90 % in the leakage of pollutants.

Microplastic pollution in landfill soil: Emerging threats the environmental and public health.

Insufficient knowledge about the decomposition of microplastics from plastic waste in landfills hinders community involvement in waste management and sorting, posing a new threat to the environment and public health. The present study identifies, characterizes, and quantifies the microplastics in landfills soil sample to determine the latest threats posed by microplastics in the environment, particularly in landfills that are close to residential areas. This research is a descriptive study, with soil samples taken from six points in landfill site in Depok City. The abundance and shape of microplastics were characterized using a microscope, while the microplastic types were identified using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR). The results showed that the abundance of microplastics in the Depok City landfill soil was 60,111.67 particles/kg, with the largest percentage being fragments at 63 %. FTIR functional group characterization showed the presence of plastic types, such as Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), and Polyamide. The differences in waste types entering the Depok Landfill caused variations in the number, shape, and type of microplastic samples, and this study provides a foundation for mitigating and biodegrading microplastics in the landfill to minimize environmental impact and protect public health.

Thermal Behavior of Ceramic Bodies Based on Fly Ash and Smectites

Clay minerals have a great influence on the resulting properties of ceramic bodies. Fly ash as a waste material from burning black coal in power plants is a potentially valuable source of oxides (Al2O3, SiO2 or Fe2O3) for this production. Considering the process of ceramic firing, it is important to understand the thermal behavior of individual ingredients. The thermal behavior of natural smectite minerals (montmorillonite, beidellite, hectorite and nontronite) and their mixtures with added fly ash at different ratios (10%, 30% and 50%) was investigated. The phase analysis was obtained using X-ray diffraction and FT-IR spectroscopy. Under heating to 1200 °C, the structural changes of smectites were divided into four steps including dehydration, dehydroxylation, decomposition and crystallization of new phases. The addition of fly ash caused a shift in the reaction temperatures for all the mentioned phases. These changes were most noticeable for mixtures with hectorite; on the contrary, they were least noticeable for beidellite mixtures. Total mixture mass loss continually decreased with increasing fly ash amount. The obtained experimental thermal data can be applicable not only in the production of ceramic bodies or energy waste processing but also in construction and ensuring the safety of municipal waste landfills.

Punah Avirbhav: Innovative Designs Give New Life to Recycled/upcycled/discarded Materials

The seed of the idea for the writing of this research article was planted in an innovative activity As part of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) and Special Campaign 3.0, NID AP, Inspired by the "Swachhata hi Seva" campaign's call to action, this research article explores the transformative potential of recycled and discarded materials in innovative design. We delve into the world of designers who are breathing new life into waste, crafting furniture from mushrooms and architecture from reclaimed plastic. These creations showcase not only beauty and functionality but also a path towards a more sustainable future. This paper goes beyond aesthetics, examining the possibilities of life cycle assessment (LCA) in quantifying the environmental impact of using recycled materials. By analyzing the entire lifespan of a product, from its creation from waste to its eventual disposal, LCA empowers designers to make informed choices that minimize environmental footprint. This research highlights the potential of innovative design, coupled with LCA, to significantly reduce landfill waste, lower energy consumption, and ultimately, create a more responsible and sustainable future.