Solid waste management (SWM) is one of the key responsibilities of city administrators and
one of the effective proxies for good governance. Effective SWM mitigates adverse health …

Abstract The USA, China and India are the top three producers of municipal solid waste. The
composition of solid wastes varies with income: low-to-middle-income population generates …

Although municipal solid waste (MSW) has a potential risk for human health and ecological
environment, it is gradually considered as one of the most renewable resources. To …

Background Poor waste disposal practices hamper the progress towards an integrated solid
waste management in households. Knowledge of current practices and perception of …

Approximately one-fourth population across the world rely on traditional fuels (kerosene,
natural gas, biomass residue, firewood, coal, animal dung, etc.) for domestic use despite …

Municipal solid waste (MSW) management remains a challenge in developing countries due
to increasing waste generation, high costs associated with waste management and the …

Daily per capita waste generation will increase by 40% and 19%, for developing and
developed countries by 2050, respectively. The World Bank estimates that total waste …

This study focused on determining the barriers to effective municipal solid waste
management (MSWM) in a rapidly urbanizing area in Thailand. The Tha Khon Yang …

Industrial waste encompasses all types of waste generated from industrial, manufacturing,
and mining activities. To minimize adverse environmental impacts, industrial waste can be …

The policies and technological drivers to manage food waste in Asia have been shaped by
the increasing awareness of the countries to this issue, their commitment to national and …