Blockchain in Waste Tracking: Enhancing Transparency and Accountability

Abstract

Contemporary waste management systems face transparency and accountability challenges, causing inefficiencies and distrust. This research explores blockchain technology's potential in waste tracking to enhance transparency and accountability. By leveraging blockchain's decentralized ledger and immutable nature, it revolutionizes waste tracking by creating tamper-proof records. Stakeholders access real-time data, trace waste movement, and verify transactions, fostering trust. The chapter addresses implementation challenges and regulatory considerations, providing insights. Successful blockchain applications in waste management are highlighted, advocating for widespread adoption to promote transparency, accountability, and environmental stewardship in waste tracking processes.