Waste Management, Sanitation and Society

Download or read book Waste Management, Sanitation and Society written by Amrita Dwivedi and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates municipal solid waste and its generation, collection, transportation, and disposal. It not only focuses on urban waste, but also looks at various challenges and problems associated with the rural waste management practices adopted in Indian villages. It also considers waste prevention strategies like recycling, reuse and recovery which ease the burden on landfills, contribute towards the conservation of natural resources, and save energy. The book highlights the connection between the clean water, sanitation and waste management from an Indian perspective.