Solid waste management presents a significant obstacle for urban local bodies in developing countries, such as India. It is a key concern for environmental managers, industry professionals, and policy-makers, and has been the subject of extensive research in recent years. This book focuses on the methodological and technological aspects of solid and hazardous waste management, as well as the challenges associated with waste management in developing countries. Particular attention is given to the techno-economic assessment of waste management systems in the Indian context, including the application of advanced technologies and innovative strategies for sustainable waste management. The book also discusses the various environmental impacts associated with improper waste management practices and emphasizes the importance of environmental education and communication in promoting sustainable development and the strict enforcement of environmental policies.

Sunil Kumar: Humboldt Senior Fellow, Sr. Principal Scientist and Head, Waste Re-Processing Division, Professor, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nehru Marg, Nagpur – 440 020, Maharashtra, India

1.  Global Waste Stream Scenario

Suraj Negi, Aishwarya Rani, Chang-Tang Chang and Allen H Hu

2.  Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Agriculture: Management and Mitigation Strategies

Jaipal, Hardeep Rai Sharma and Asha Gupta

3.  Waste Recycling

Mehak Puri and Sonam Paliya

4.  Legislations and Management Practices of Municipal Solid Waste in Developing Countries

Ashootosh Mandpe and Lakshay Tyagi

5.  Challenges Associated with Waste Management in Developing Countries

Hardeep Rai Sharma and Nisha Rani

6.  Economic Assessment of Waste Management in India

Alpana Gupta and Athar Hussain

7.  Novel Tactics for Sustainable Waste Management

Vivek Manyapu and Ashootosh Mandpe

8.  An Innovative Approach Towards Sustainable Development

Rucha Vikas Moharir and Sunil Kumar

9.  Environmental Impacts of Waste Management

Anoop Jaiswal, Sneha Singh, Ashootosh Mandpe and Sunil Kumar

10. Environmental Education and Communication as a Foundation in Sustainable Development

Prachi Goyal and Sonam Paliyaa