A dynamic approach for the multi-compartment vehicle routing problem in waste management

M Mohammadi, G Rahmanifar… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban areas worldwide face a significant environmental challenge which is increasing
municipal solid waste rate. Addressing its negative consequences necessitates …

Turquoise hydrogen and waste optimization: A Bi-objective closed-loop and sustainable supply chain model for a case in Mexico

M Ramezani, M Khazaei, F Gholian-Jouybari… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Turquoise Hydrogen, a new generation of hydrogen production, is much closer to green and
less polluting than regular Hydrogen. Substantial evidence indicates that Mexico's organic …

[HTML][HTML] Designing a resilient reverse network to manage the infectious healthcare waste under uncertainty: a stochastic optimization approach

K Govindan, FSN Fard, F Asgari, S Sorooshian… - Computers & Industrial …, 2024 - Elsevier
The global expansion of healthcare facilities has resulted in increased levels of infectious-
hazardous waste, posing serious threats to the environment and public health. Existing …

[HTML][HTML] A sustainable multi-objective model for the hazardous waste location-routing problem: A real case study

A Zabihian-Bisheh, HR Vandchali, V Kayvanfar… - Sustainable Operations …, 2024 - Elsevier
A substantial extent of harmful rubbish produced from manufacturing processes and health
segments has posed a significant warning to the health of humans by affecting …

A Mathematical Optimization Model for the Pharmaceutical Waste Location‐Routing Problem Using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization

S Aghakhani, P Pourmand… - Mathematical Problems in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pharmaceutical waste management is a significant concern that poses risks to human and
environmental health. The ineffective management of expired and unused medications can …

Routing optimization for medical waste collection considering infectious risk and multiple disposal centers

N Wang, W Cui, M Zhang, Q Jiang - Expert Systems with Applications, 2023 - Elsevier
The routing optimization for medical waste collection severely affects the efficiency and
safety of medical waste disposal. The infectivity of medical waste exacerbates the potential …

Sustainable location-routing problem for medical waste management using electric vehicles

K Lin, SN Musa, HY Lee, HJ Yap - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2024 - Elsevier
The sustainable management of medical waste is essential for environmental protection and
public health safety, contributing to urban development and societal well-being. This study …

[HTML][HTML] Design of a reverse logistics network for medical waste considering location and routing decisions

Y Palomino-Perez, M Rojas, R Amaya-Mier - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Medical waste generated in healthcare facilities is categorized as hazardous due to its
infectious, toxic, or radioactive properties, posing substantial risks to human health and the …

[HTML][HTML] A bi-objective data-driven chance-constrained optimization for sustainable urban medical waste management

J Zhao, J Chen, GY Ke, Z Chen - Expert Systems with Applications, 2025 - Elsevier
The processing and transportation of medical waste pose uncertain threats to the
surrounding people and the environment in urban road networks. This paper aims to …

Location-routing optimization for two-echelon cold chain logistics of front warehouses based on a hybrid ant colony algorithm

X Zhang, Y Wang, D Zhang - Mathematics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Diverse demands have promoted the rapid development of the cold chain logistics industry.
In the paper, a novel approach for calculating the comprehensive carbon emission cost was …