Environmental Impact Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste Management in Port Said: A Sustainable Comprehensive Approach

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) plays a vital role in sustainable development by evaluating potential environmental impacts. Municipal solid waste (MSW) constitute a significant environmental challenge, presenting serious environmental, economic, and social effects that influence global environmental balance. Given the global general agreement on the necessity of EIAs for such projects, as reflected in various legal and regulatory frameworks, this research digs into the EIA of the MSW management system in Port Said Governorate, Egypt. The study proposed a comprehensive approach to sustainable waste management. A sustainable and integrated solid waste management (S-ISWM) system involves three primary stages: First, Quantifying MSW: Analyzing statistical data on population, commercial, industrial, and service establishments. Second, Evaluating MSW Management System Efficiency: Assessing the existing systems environmental, health, social, and economic impacts. Third, Exploring Technical Alternatives: Investigating potential technical for the integrated MSW management system in Port Said. The research concludes by offering recommendations to mitigate environmental impacts, the priority is minimizing consumption and waste, and then recycling (maximizing the use of produced elements), with a focus on sustainable architectural and construction elements in recycling to preserve resources and recover energy., considering advanced alternatives, and promoting public participation. This contributes to an effective EIA system in Egypt, particularly in Port Said, while safeguarding the environment and natural resources for present and future generations.