Alarming Health and Environmental Impacts of Landfills: Categories, Challenges, and Solutions

Authors

  • Kumanan R Department of Pharmacognosy, Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, Chelambra, Malappuram-673634, Kerala, India Author
  • Sudha S Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Devaki Amma Memorial College of Pharmacy, Chelambra, Malappuram-673634, Kerala, India Author
  • Chandrasekar R Department of Pharmacognosy, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Venkatramapuram, Tirupati-517561, Andhra Pradesh, India Author
  • Anitha K Department of Pharmacognosy, Sree Gokulam SNGM College of Pharmacy, Thuravoor, Valamangalam North-688532, Kerala, India Author
  • Jeevan K Bhavan’s Vidyashram Chelembra, Senior Secondary School, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Ramanattukara Kendra, Kozhikkode-673633, Kerala, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST251222593

Keywords:

Landfills, Health impacts, Environmental effects, Waste management solutions

Abstract

Landfills, once considered a practical solution for waste disposal, have become a growing concern due to their significant health and environmental impacts. This review article examines the alarming effects of landfills, focusing on their various categories, associated health risks, and environmental consequences. It also explores potential solutions to mitigate these adverse effects. The discussion highlights the urgency of addressing these challenges in light of increasing urbanization and waste production worldwide.

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Published

30-03-2025

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): March-April

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Research Articles

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How to Cite

[1]
Kumanan R, Sudha S, Chandrasekar R, Anitha K, and Jeevan K , Trans., “Alarming Health and Environmental Impacts of Landfills: Categories, Challenges, and Solutions”, Int J Sci Res Sci & Technol, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 516–523, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.32628/IJSRST251222593.