Handling of solid waste has been a serious problem for countries all over the world.
Increase in population, change in life standard and life style, industrialization and production …

This chapter discusses waste management from the viewpoint of sustainability. Waste is
generated anytime and anywhere. As human life goes on, it is not possible to avoid the …

A systematic waste management is crucial for sustainable development of society and
protection of environment and human health. However, the concept of waste management …

Solid waste management (SWM) is an integral part of an environmental management
system. SWM approaches have been modified into a more practical and effective option to …

Emerging consumption statistics from developing Asian countries have clearly indicated the
increase in waste generation over the past decades. Most of the developing Asian countries …

Sustainable development is a concept. It underscores that rate of consumption of natural
resources should approximate the rate at which these resources can be substituted. It further …

Sustainable waste management practices have become challenging due to our
consumption behavior and changing socioeconomic conditions. Waste management is a …

The first thing that always comes to mind when thinking of waste management is the
question," How do I get rid of things that I don't require anymore?" Generally, waste …

Proper waste management makes economic sense but still has a financial cost• Affordability
is a major challenge in developing countries• Even the poorest will pay something when …

Solid waste management generates big challenges for society due to its large variability in
production and composition, and because of its sanitary and environmental impacts. To …