Municipal Waste Map: a Case Study of Guimarães, Portugal

A comprehensive Municipal Waste Map for Guimarães, Portugal—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and candidate for European Green Capital 2020—reveals critical insights into waste production patterns shaped by urban density, land use, and socio-demographic factors. The study highlights that one-third of the population resides in the urban core, significantly influencing waste management challenges. By integrating multi-disciplinary data on land use, citizen demographics, and human resources, researchers have mapped waste generation across a 'diffuse territory,' where varied economic activities create distinct scenarios. This approach supports the development of a Strategic Waste Plan (2016–2025), aligning with Guimarães' sustainability goals, including its bid for European Green Capital status.

(Ed.). (2015). Municipal Waste Map: a Case Study of Guimarães, Portugal. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2016.v5n3p77