Introduction dhaka, the capital of bangladesh, has a population of approximately 12 million residents, including 3 million in unincorporated areas. Collectively around 120 million tons of waste is produced annually in gcc. Urgent need for an appropriate waste management system. Waste and the sustainable development goals wasteaid.
A systems approach that reveals its relationship to other parts of the system is examined in the light of producing more sustainable practice. Good practices and actions for sustainable municipal solid waste. Nibin chang, phd, is an elected fellow of the american society of civil engineers and the american association for the advancement of society, as well as a senior member of the ieee. As sustainable solid waste management evolves through waste awareness among general public, efforts within the industry, and waste management becoming not just an environmental concern but a political and strategic apprehension too, there are realistic chances of advancements and scientific innovations. Traditional endofpipe solutions to waste management problems only deal with symptoms of improper management but unable to find the root causes. We look at these options in the hope of offering the waste management industry a more economically viable and socially. Traditional endofpipe solutions to waste management problems only deal with symptoms.
Indeed, in our mind, waste should be considered as a secondary resource that if properly treated can help conserve our natural resources by limiting extraction. Waste management challenges in secondary cities and small towns in asiapacic 7 ii. Presenting research on solid waste management from more than 30 countries, the book is divided into three volumes and addresses various issues related to innovation and implementation in sustainable waste management, segregation, collection, transportation of waste, treatment technology, policy and strategies, energy recovery, life cycle. Thus, waste management is undergoing drastic change to offer more options that are more sustainable. Dalhousie university sustainable waste management practices guide 19. Here are four cities that are reducing, reusing, and recycling their way to a more sustainable urban future.
Suitability of an irrc for secondary cities and small towns in developing countries 14 2. Themelis stanleythompson professor emeritus submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in earth resources engineering department of earth and environmental engineering. Sustainable, we must be able to meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable waste management, drivers, policy formulation, effective. Dalhousie university sustainable waste management practices guide 8 3. To that aim, this document provides a set of principles and practices for sustainable water management for the mainstream market in all regions of the world and some crop specific ones. The goal of sustainable waste management is to reduce the amount of natural resources consumed, confirm that any materials that are taken from nature are reused as many times as possible and that the waste created is kept to a minimum. These key concepts help to frame the overall guiding priorities for a waste management system there are similarities and overlap between these different concepts, and each has their. Sustainable municipal solid waste management a qualitative study on possibilities and solutions in mutomo, kenya emma selin abstract this report investigates the possibilities and solutions for a sustainable municipal solid waste management in the community of mutomo, situated in kitui county, kenya. Waste management and organization can be easier if there is already a business plan. Waste management and circular economy conserving resources. The integrated resource recovery centers approach to sustainable urban waste management 11 1.
Based on this initial project, the project a sustainable waste management concept. Tcs waste management practices are centered around reduction in generation, segregation at source, and reuse and recycle wherever possible. The term waste management collectively means the management of waste from its inception to the final stage of disposal. Waste management models and their application to sustainable waste management. The increasing volume and complexity of waste associated with the modern economy is posing a serious risk to ecosystems and human health. Now is the time to recognise waste management is vital for global sustainable development there are more than 7 billion of us, and were producing waste every day. County roadmap to a sustainable waste management future. Pdf a case study of sustainable construction waste. Sustainable plastic waste management a case study of thane. Smm conserves resources, reduces waste, slows climate change and minimizes the environmental impacts of the materials we use. Integrated solid waste management refers to the strategic approach to sustainable management of solid wastes covering all sources and all aspects, covering generation, segregation, transfer, sorting, treatment, recovery and disposal in an integrated manner, with an emphasis on maximizing resource use efficiency. Effective and sustainable tribal waste management programs are essential to ensure the safe and proper disposal of waste in tribal communities.
Overcoming barriers to sustainable waste management in. Seadona,b, aschool of environment, university of auckland, private bag 92019, auckland, new zealand b scion, sustainable design group, po box 10345, wellington 6143, new zealand article info article history. Although tribes tailor their waste management programs to meet the unique needs of their individual communities, there are some basic common components of any sustainable tribal waste management program. Sustainable waste management is one of the most challenging issues faced by both. Sustainable management of food waste is a momentous research area that has rapidly grown over recent years. An effective waste audit can be a catalyst for developing and implementing a sustainable waste minimization program. Smm refers to the use and reuse of materials in the most productive and sustainable way across their entire life cycle. In europe, recycling systems to produce materials or energy from waste products have now. A waste management provider understands materials and the lifecycle impacts of those materials in terms of recycling and reuse. The scottish government, councils and other agencies must work effectively together page 37.
Achieving a sustainable waste management future takes a fundamentally new approach, which involves placing a greater emphasis on maximizing the benefits and use of materials over disposal. A waste management plan provides an idea about different kinds of wastes and how they can be managed to ensure minimal to no negative effect to stakeholders. To be sustainable, we must be able to meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Solid waste poses problems of quantitythe sheer amount is increasing around the worldbut also of environmental impact, especially with the introduction of materials harmful to ecosystems. In india, plastic waste rising rapidly day by day due to increasing the living standards of human. Integrated sustainable waste management in developing.
Smart cities start with smart systems that work for the benefit of both residents and the environment. Therefore, it has a huge economic potential that needs to. Indeed, in our mind, waste should be considered as a secondary resource that if properly treated can help conserve our natural resources by limiting extraction thinking of waste as a resource is critical given how much waste we are generating, and how much more waste it is estimated. Policy instruments towards a sustainable waste management. A sustainable waste management system incorporates feedback loops, is focused on processes, embodies adaptability and diverts wastes from disposal. With the purpose to fill these policy gaps, and suggest new policy instruments for a more sustainable waste management the multidisciplinary swedish research program towards a sustainable waste management tosuwama was initiated by the swedish epa. Waste facilities are unlikely to be ready in time to meet targets page 29 councils without sites for waste infrastructure may face planning delays page 31 part 5. Sustainable model of plastic waste management vivek prakash pankaj research scholar,centre for energy and environmental engineering, national institute of technology,hamirpur,himachal pradesh177005, india. This paper deals with waste management in the tourism sector. Waste management is viewed as part of a generation, collection and disposal system.
Sustainable plastic waste management a case study of. Pdf finance110042 in an age of rising environmental concerns, it has become. Prevention and minimization and environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes 1. This book presents the application of system analysis techniques with case studies to help readers learn how the techniques can be applied, how the problems are solved, and which sustainable management strategies can be reached. A sustainable waste management strategy drives lifecycle. Thus, as one single unit, it encompasses right from the collection, disposal, recycling, to which the processes of monitoring and regulation, respectively belong to, along with the legal frameworks that enable the occurrence of waste management.
Environmental stewardship initiatives waste management. In towards sustainable waste management we evaluated one or two versions of each instrument. Pdf waste management models and their application to. Nigeria there are various or numerous problems facing my local government in lagos, among this numerous problem ranges from water problem, waster management, bad road and change problem, and electricity among others. The waste management plan sets specific goals and a sustainable waste management strategy. Scholar, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur 2research scholar, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur 3 professor, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur pathak.
In this frame, sustainable municipal solid waste msw management 4 under a. Waste management and organization can be easier if there is already a business plan that can serve as a reference to all entities involved in the project. Transitioning to a sustainable waste management system requires identification and application of leverage points which effect change. Sustainable waste management incurs significantly increasing costs page 33 part 6.
Sustainable solid waste management wiley online books. Waste management involves collecting, sorting, treating, recycling, and when properly facilitated providing a source of energy and resources. Sustainable waste management is a key concept of the circular economy and offers many opportunities. Drivers of sustainable waste management in asia sage journals.
Four cities solutions to sustainable garbage processing. Sustainable solid waste management best practices global. Waste management initiatives in india for human well being dr. May 11, 2016 now is the time to recognise waste management is vital for global sustainable development there are more than 7 billion of us, and were producing waste every day. Development cooperation projects are not doing enough to take account of and analyse technical, organisational and financial strategies for sustainable waste and resource management and previous experience with the issue.
We look at these options in the hope of offering the waste management industry a more economically viable and socially acceptable solution to our current waste. Sustainable solid waste management describes basic principles and recent advances for handling solid waste in an environmentally sustainable way. Hoks mills says, we believe a closedloop approach to sustainable waste management can provide value at every phase of a project. Historically, scotland, in common with the rest of the uk, has relied on landfill for the disposal of municipal waste. Ecoenviro consultants solid waste management best practices p a g e 1 35 management research paper sustainable solid waste management best practices global benchmarks shailesh kumar jha1 abstract every city can become smarter. One of the most important principles of sustainable waste management is to eliminate the word waste. Reduction at source is the most important lever, and we are pursuing this by raising awareness and motivating action towards sustainable waste management. Sustainable solid waste management in india by ranjith kharvel annepu advisor.
Sustainable development benefits of integrated waste. Waste management technology cho ices can b e restricted to technical req uirements like waste quantities and composit ion, area character istics, haul distances to the disposal site a nd. Apr 28, 2017 one of the most important principles of sustainable waste management is to eliminate the word waste. Scholar, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur 2research scholar, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur 3 professor, malaviya national institute of technology, jaipur. The conventional waste management approach is that waste generation, collection and disposal systems are planned as independent operations. Eco waste solutions ews is a canadian environmental technology company focused on pointofneed waste management solutions. Pdf in an age of rising environmental concerns, it has become. Instead, integrated sustainable waste management examines both the physical components collection, disposal and recycling and the governance aspects inclusivity of users and service providers. Integrated waste management system i wm means a compr ehensive for m of w aste management by choosing the appro priate techniques and systems according t o the situation of the waste, r egion. Ews eco waste incineration systems offer a sustainable waste management alternative for customers, typically in remote locations, where traditional waste disposal options are not feasible. Electronic equipment often contains sensitive data and hazardous materials lead, chromium, cadmium, mercury, beryllium, nickel, zinc, brominated flame retardants, etc.
Oct 22, 2018 the goal of sustainable waste management is to reduce the amount of natural resources consumed, confirm that any materials that are taken from nature are reused as many times as possible and that the waste created is kept to a minimum. The gulf cooperation countries gcc consistently rank among the top 10% of per capita waste producers in the world. Received 30 september 2007 received in revised form 6 july 2010. Waste management in the context of sustainable development. Sustainable waste management strategy pdf university of. Policy statement northwestern is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of its campus community, to increasing safety practices, to reducing consumption of energy and fuels, to minimizing emissions, and to reducing solid and hazardous wastes. Where necessary, we are able to design new recycling programs.
A staggering half of that waste isnt collected, treated or safely disposed of, and its causing a global waste crisis. Sustainable development benefits of integrated waste management. Best practices and innovative approaches for sustainable waste. We are able to identify the success of the current waste minimization programs, while offering suggestions to improve the overall landfill avoidance of the facility. Sustainable waste management systems sciencedirect. Traditional systems of waste disposal are no longer appropriate. Case study in romania monica izverciana, larisa ivascua apolitehnica university of. The waste management phoenix open, or as we like to call it, the greenest show on grass, is our playground in the desert where we test radical ideas with the aim of creating the least amount of waste possible, and in the process manage to put on the most sustainable sporting event on the planet. Creative waste management strategies can play a critical role in helping cities improve their energy efficiency and become more sustainable in the longterm. A methodology for sustainable management of food waste. Develop a comprehensive and wellformatted waste management plan.
A case study of cement industry priyanka pathak1 sumit gupta2 g. Introduction towards sustainable waste management in my local communitylagos state. A sustainable waste management system incorporates feedback loops, is focused on processes, embodies adaptability and diverts wastes. Its current approaches to waste management are neither sustainable effective nor. He has coauthored and authored seven books including systems analysis for sustainable engineering. Sustainable waste management of dhaka city syeda nishat naila university of dhaka 2. Overcoming barriers to sustainable waste management in tribal. Principles of sustainable waste management greentumble. This report also provides a variety of strategies that could be implemented to overcome those barriers, and. Waste management in germany 2018 facts, data, diagrams bmu.
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