The book "Waste and By-products Utilization" presents a comprehensive approach to waste management, incorporating both theoretical concepts and practical applications. This balanced approach aims to enable readers to make informed decisions, design and operate waste management systems in a responsible manner.

The book provides a detailed examination of waste management in urban environments, including both liquid and solid waste management, as well as industrial waste management, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. Additionally, the book covers a range of waste management technologies, providing readers with options for controlling pollution and maximizing resource recovery from waste.

The inclusion of new technologies in the book equips readers with the necessary tools to plan and evaluate alternative solid waste management systems. The book is not only suitable as a textbook for academic institutions but also serves as an important resource for professionals, such as engineers, biologists, chemists, and environmental scientists, working in consulting firms or environmental agencies.

Overall, the information presented in the book is valuable for waste management practitioners, helping them to effectively manage waste in an environmentally conscious manner.

N.L. Panwar Associate Professor & Head, Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur Rajasthan, India

Neelam Rathore Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

1. Waste Generation in Industries  2. Microbiology of Waste Generated  3. Treatment of Waste  4. Waste Utilization Using Bio-conversion Technologies  5. Waste Management Using Biogas Technology  6. Solid Waste Management, Terminology