TY - GEN
T1 - Smart Waste Management Framework for Sustainable University Campuses in Ibero-America
AU - Hernandez-Cenzano, Carlos Guillermo
AU - Arcienaga-Morales, Antonio Adrian
AU - Granados-Leon, Cesar
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2025 IEEE.
PY - 2025
Y1 - 2025
N2 - Universities in the Ibero-American region face increasing challenges in waste management due to campus growth and limited infrastructure. This paper proposes a modular, technology-driven framework to support more efficient and sustainable waste practices. The framework integrates smart bins equipped with IoT sensors, computer vision-based sorting systems, and blockchain-enabled tracking. While the proposed model has not yet been piloted in the region, its design is grounded in international case studies and documented outcomes. These cases report recycling rate improvements of up to 40%, operational cost reductions between 20-30%, and increased user engagement through mobile applications and gamified participation. The framework offers a practical roadmap for universities seeking to modernize their waste systems and aligns with broader sustainability objectives through scalable implementation strategies.
AB - Universities in the Ibero-American region face increasing challenges in waste management due to campus growth and limited infrastructure. This paper proposes a modular, technology-driven framework to support more efficient and sustainable waste practices. The framework integrates smart bins equipped with IoT sensors, computer vision-based sorting systems, and blockchain-enabled tracking. While the proposed model has not yet been piloted in the region, its design is grounded in international case studies and documented outcomes. These cases report recycling rate improvements of up to 40%, operational cost reductions between 20-30%, and increased user engagement through mobile applications and gamified participation. The framework offers a practical roadmap for universities seeking to modernize their waste systems and aligns with broader sustainability objectives through scalable implementation strategies.
KW - AI (Artificial Intelligence)
KW - IoT (Internet of Things)
KW - sustainability
KW - university campuses
KW - waste management
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029849283
U2 - 10.1109/TEMSCONLATAM65810.2025.11238856
DO - 10.1109/TEMSCONLATAM65810.2025.11238856
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:105029849283
T3 - TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference
BT - TEMSCON LATAM 2025 - Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference
A2 - Mendoza, Paul Sanmartin
A2 - Vilora-Nunez, Cesar
A2 - Ahumanda-Tello, Eduardo
PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
T2 - 2025 IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference, TEMSCON LATAM 2025
Y2 - 18 June 2025 through 20 June 2025
ER -