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106 gap statements mined from Waste Management and Recycling papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 289 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • Further studies can explore the scalability and replicability of the Waste Bank model in other communities. Research can investigate the impact of circular economy principles on farmers' income and environmental sustainability.

    PENERAPAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY SEBAGAI STRATEGI TRANSFORMASI EKONOMI PETANI TRADISIONAL DALAM KASUS BANK SAMPAH MALANG · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of studies on the integration of circular economy principles in the economic transformation strategy of traditional farmers. The need for more research on the challenges and opportunities of implementing circular economy principles in the agrarian sector.

    PENERAPAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY SEBAGAI STRATEGI TRANSFORMASI EKONOMI PETANI TRADISIONAL DALAM KASUS BANK SAMPAH MALANG · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited understanding of the economic potential of used cooking oil.

    Utilization of Alkane Hydrocarbons in Waste Management to Support a Green Economy Movement for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of public awareness and understanding of sustainable waste management practices. The need for community-based approaches to address environmental issues.

    Utilization of Alkane Hydrocarbons in Waste Management to Support a Green Economy Movement for Students · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the impact of community service programs on social capital, - It should analyze the effects of different approaches to community service.

    Ketika KKN dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Merusak: Jebakan Materialisme dalam Tri Dharma · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the discussion on community service programs, - It argues that the focus should be on knowledge and skill transfer rather than material donations.

    Ketika KKN dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Merusak: Jebakan Materialisme dalam Tri Dharma · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for more community-based initiatives to manage plastic waste. There is a lack of creative and environmentally friendly solutions to manage plastic waste.

    Efforts to Manage Plastic Waste Through Creative and Environmentally Friendly Activities for the Community at PKBM Hang Tuah Dua · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can focus on the long-term sustainability of community-based waste management programs. Research can explore the effectiveness of different community education approaches in waste management. Studies can investigate the replicability of the TPS construction model in other contexts.

    Penguatan Sistem Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Komunitas melalui Pembangunan TPS (Tempat Penampungan Sementara) Desa Sunyalangu, Banyumas · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop a waste management model based on an integrated closed-loop system. The current waste management practices at Nusantara Farm are not yet optimally integrated.

    Penerapan Tanggung Jawab Hukum Peternak Berbasis Ekonomi Sirkular dalam Pengelolaan Limbah Peternakan Kambing Etawa di Nusantara Farm · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on exploring the implications of configurational alignment for policy implementation in other contexts. Future research should examine the role of other factors, such as political will and community engagement, in shaping policy implementation outcomes.

    Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan Sampah: Pendekatan Administratif-Sistem di Kabupaten Bone Bolango · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of community education on waste management. The limited availability of proper waste disposal facilities.

    Overview of household waste management in Sama Subur Village, North Konawe · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on household waste management in rural communities. There is a need for more research on the environmental and health impacts of household waste management. There is a gap in the literature on effective strategies for improving household waste management.

    Overview of household waste management in Sama Subur Village, North Konawe · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop a WTP-based retribution system for waste management at TPS 3R Banjar Sugihan.

    Rekomendasi Pengembangan TPS 3R Banjar Sugihan Berdasarkan Analisis Kesediaan Membayar Masyarakat dan Quality Function Deployment · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of awareness and knowledge among the community on waste management. The limited use of paper and leaf waste as raw materials for biopackaging.

    Making biopackaging from paper and leaf waste for women in the family welfare empowerment program and early childhood education teachers · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of an established system for the separate collection of biowaste. The need to increase the amount of separately collected biowaste and reduce mixed municipal waste. The requirement to implement separate biowaste collection by 31 December 2023, as per Directive (EU) 2018/851.

    The impact of introducing separate biowaste collection onwaste flows in the town of Sisak, Republic of Croatia, in the period 2021 -2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of an established system for the separate collection of biowaste through individual containers for households in the town of Sisak until 2024.

    The impact of introducing separate biowaste collection onwaste flows in the town of Sisak, Republic of Croatia, in the period 2021 -2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the factors that contribute to the poor translation of knowledge into practice.

    From mountains to lowlands · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the context of Banjarmasin City. The study's findings may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study's methodology is qualitative, which may limit the scope of the findings.

    Opinion Leader's Involvement in Handling Waste Problems in Banjarmasin City: An Analysis of the Role of Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, and Digital Influencersdan Influencer Digital · 2026 · DOI

  • In other words, a sound religious understanding is an important factor, but it is insufficient to produce ecological behavior if not supported by a social environment and systems that enable the practice of such values.

    THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR AMONG MUSLIM COMMUNITIES IN MEDAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for nails with uniform and standard sizes in the furniture industry and civil engineering works. The lack of a production method that can produce nails that are not easily rusted.

    Produksi Paku Diameter 5 mm, Panjang 50 mm, Tahan Karat Kapasitas 10 kg/Jam · 2026 · DOI

  • The study did not conduct quantitative measurements of the volume of waste managed. The evaluation of the program's long-term sustainability was limited. The study's findings may not be generalizable to other contexts due to the specific characteristics of Sunyalangu Village.

    Penguatan Sistem Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Komunitas melalui Pembangunan TPS (Tempat Penampungan Sementara) Desa Sunyalangu, Banyumas · 2026 · DOI

  • To explore other potential uses of paper and leaf waste. To develop more effective methods for promoting awareness and knowledge among the community.

    Making biopackaging from paper and leaf waste for women in the family welfare empowerment program and early childhood education teachers · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited involvement of opinion leaders in waste management. Cultural and social barriers to effective waste management. Limited resources and infrastructure for waste management.

    Opinion Leader's Involvement in Handling Waste Problems in Banjarmasin City: An Analysis of the Role of Religious Leaders, Community Leaders, and Digital Influencersdan Influencer Digital · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of new production methods that can produce nails with increased durability. The application of the production method to other industries.

    Produksi Paku Diameter 5 mm, Panjang 50 mm, Tahan Karat Kapasitas 10 kg/Jam · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in implementing waste management policies, including systemic misalignments across four dimensions: communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structures. The study highlights the challenge of addressing capacity-utilization gaps in resources. The study notes the challenge of promoting collective action among individuals with different dispositions.

    Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan Sampah: Pendekatan Administratif-Sistem di Kabupaten Bone Bolango · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of studies on the integration of circular economy principles in the economic transformation strategy of traditional farmers (“PENERAPAN CIRCULAR ECONOMY SEBAGAI STRATEGI TRANSFORMASI EKONOMI PETANI…”, 2026); (2) The lack of public awareness and understanding of sustainable waste management practices (“Utilization of Alkane Hydrocarbons in Waste Management to Support a Green…”, 2026); (3) Future research should explore the impact of community service programs on social capital, - It should analyze the effects of different approaches to community service (“Ketika KKN dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Merusak: Jebakan Materialisme dalam Tri…”, 2026); (4) There is a need for more community-based initiatives to manage plastic waste (“Efforts to Manage Plastic Waste Through Creative and Environmentally Friendly…”, 2026); (5) Future studies can focus on the long-term sustainability of community-based waste management programs (“Penguatan Sistem Pengelolaan Sampah Berbasis Komunitas melalui Pembangunan TPS…”, 2026). 106 gap statements have been mined from Waste Management and Recycling papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 289 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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