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Critical data studies meets discard studies: Waste data reflectivity in digital urban waste tracking system

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This article examines the implementation and impact of the Digital Urban Waste Tracking System (DUWTS) in Poland, a smart waste management technology designed to enhance waste segregation practices in urban environments. DUWTS combines public administration and private sector efforts to oversee proper waste disposal through advanced dataveillance technologies. The system utilizes electronic ground containers equipped with sensors and QR codes to weigh and record waste, aiming to improve recycling levels and manage waste data. The purpose of the research is to critically explore the concept of "waste data reflectivity," highlighting the socio-technological implications of data representation in waste management. The major findings reveal significant distortions and errors in data reflection, impacting various stakeholders, including municipalities, waste disposal companies, and residents. The study concludes that while DUWTS represents a technological advancement, it also perpetuates existing challenges in waste management by obscuring true complexities and responsibilities. Integrating critical discard studies and critical data studies, the article provides a nuanced understanding of the data-driven waste management systems' complexities and challenges.

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  • Strzelecka, Celina, 2024. "Critical data studies meets discard studies: Waste data reflectivity in digital urban waste tracking system," OSF Preprints ebzsv, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:osfxxx:ebzsv
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/ebzsv
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