Reclaiming land with solid waste
- Using landfill of wastes for land reclamation
Implementation
In the Republic of the Maldives, a landfill site has been constructed on an isolated island of Thila Fushi, about 9 km from the main island of Male. Land has been reclaimed by solid waste landfilling in the northeastern corner of Thila Fushi. The waste is transported by trucks on a barge.
Broader
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Problem
Value
SDG
Metadata
Database
Global strategies
Type
(G) Very specific strategies
Subject
- Geography » Land type/use
- Societal problems » Waste
- Economics » Resource utilization
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024