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

With the growing population, solid waste management (SWM) is becoming a significant
environmental challenge and an emerging issue, especially in the eco-sensitive Indian …

Air pollutants generated as a result of operations of landfill sites pose a threat not only the
environment but also to human life. This work focuses on comprehensive review of …

Around 90% of municipal solid waste in India is treated improperly at open dumps and
landfills, posing a severe threat to public health. Landfills are an annoyance whose …

The problem of food wastage is becoming an increasingly worrying topic as the world is
heading towards sustainability to preserve the quality and the perseverance of life on Earth …

Massive human population, coupled with rapid urbanization, results in a substantial amount
of garbage that requires daily collection. In urban areas, garbage often accumulates around …

Proper solid waste management (SWM) is critical for sustainable environmental
development. Despite high-level policy efforts and technical investments, unmanaged solid …

Inadequate management of solid waste stands out as a primary cause of environmental
contamination, leading to a decline in groundwater quality in the vicinity of landfill sites …

The existence and multiplication of open dumpsites (ODs) around residential settlements
are associated with environmental health outcomes in urbanizing settlements of developing …

This article takes us into the world of municipal solid waste entrepreneurs, revealing how
public awareness campaigns and behavioural change efforts intertwine with entrepreneurial …