Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World

Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World provides a unique perspective on the state of waste management and resource recycling in the developing world, offering practical solutions based on innovative tools and technologies as well as examples and case studies from developed regions. There is high potential for waste management to produce energy and value-added products, and sustainable waste management based on a circular economy not only improves sanitation, it also provides economic and environmental benefits. In addition to waste minimization, waste-to-economy and waste-to-energy have become integral parts of waste management practices. A proper waste management strategy not only leads to reduction in environmental pollution but also moves toward generating sufficient energy for improving environmental sustainability in the coming decades. Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World is organized by waste type, including electronic, industrial, and biomedical/hazardous, and each section covers advanced techniques in waste management, such as remote sensing and GIS, as well as socioeconomic factors, transnational transport, and policy implications. Waste managers, environmental scientists, sustainability practitioners, and engineers will find this a valuable resource for addressing the challenges of waste management in the developing world. Presents case studies in every section to illustrate practical applications across the globe Includes lessons learned from developed regions to apply to developing regions Organized by type of waste with consistent coverage in each section to promote ease of navigation