The solid waste generation rate was expected to vary in different socioeconomic groups due
to many environmental and social factors. This paper reports the assessment of solid waste …

Environment problems associated with the generation of waste are part of societal changes
where households play an important role. These societal changes influence the size …

Economic development, urbanization, and improved living standards increase the quantity
and complexity of generated solid waste. Comprehensive study of the variables influencing …

Urbanization and population growth are solely responsible for high increasing rate of solid
waste and its proper management is a major problem of Municipal Corporation. In this study …

The absence of accurate information on the state of waste is a challenge to the solid waste
management system in Syria. The local authorities commonly estimate the quantity of waste …

Plastic waste generation is an inevitable product of human activities, however its
management faces challenges in many cities. Understanding the existing patterns of plastic …

Background The present study has highlighted the effects of seasonal variation and socio-
economic status on generation and composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) in Shalimar …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of rapid population growth due
to uncontrolled and unplanned urbanization as it affects environmental degradation through …

This paper analyzes and compares the findings of the characterization study of collected
solid waste from households of three different socioeconomic groups in Lahore, Pakistan …

A trend of significant increase in municipal SOLID WASTE generation has been recorded
worldwide. This has been found due to over population growth rate, industrialization …