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Monthly Archives:February 2024

Electronic Waste (e-Waste)

Electronic waste (e-waste), is a generic term used to describe all types of old, end-of-life or discarded electrical and electronic equipment, such as household appliances; office information and communications equipment; entertainment and consumer electronic equipment; lighting equipment; electric and electronic tools; toys; and leisure, sports and recreational equipment that are powered by electricity. E-waste contains Continue Reading

Waste Management Solutions

Scientific studies and planning: It means understanding the type of waste, the costs involved, and the best locations for disposal facilities. India needs to invest in innovative technologies and develop a better recycling infrastructure. Improve waste collection: India has more frequent services, use machines to collect waste, and coordinates the timing of collection with waste generation. Combining informal and Continue Reading

Challenges in Waste Management – India

India faces challenges in managing waste. The informal sector plays a significant role in extracting value from waste, but many challenges remain. Rapid urbanization: Urban areas with 377 million people generate about 62 million tons of solid waste every year. However, only 43 million tons are collected, and the rest ends up untreated or in landfills. Continue Reading

Solid Waste Management

The term "Solid Waste Management" refers to the collection, treatment, and disposal procedure for solid wastes. Wastes are gathered from various sources and are disposed of through the waste management process, which involves the collection, transportation, treatment, analysis, and disposal. Solid waste is a non-liquid, non-soluble material ranging from municipal garbage to industrial waste that Continue Reading