" Waste management or waste disposal includes the processes and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal."
Waste management policies and laws refer to the management and regulation of waste disposal activities, including the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of waste products. It aims to minimize the environmental impacts of waste disposal activities and encourage the reduction and reuse of waste materials.
Solid Waste Management: The practice of controlling and managing the generation, storage, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of solid waste.
Hazardous Waste Management: The proper handling, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste to avoid any harm or threat to human health and the environment.
Waste Reduction and Recycling: The techniques that aim to reduce waste production and promote recycling for the effective management of solid waste.
Waste-to-Energy Conversion: The use of waste as a source of energy via techniques such as incineration, gasification or pyrolysis.
Landfill Management: The safe and effective management of landfill sites to prevent contamination of soil, air, and water bodies.
Environmental Policy: The laws, regulations, and guidelines established by governments and international bodies to address environmental issues, including waste management.
Pollution Prevention: The measures taken to prevent contamination or minimize wastes before they are generated during production and other activities.
Sustainable Development: The approach that seeks to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social wellbeing.
Life-Cycle Assessment: The technique used to evaluate the environmental impact of products or systems from raw materials acquisition to disposal.
Risk Assessment: The scientific process of identifying potential environmental and health risks associated with waste management practices.
Environmental Justice: The fair distribution of environmental risks and benefits across different communities and social groups.
Extended Producer Responsibility: The legislative principle that holds manufacturers responsible for the collection, recycling, or disposal of their products after their use.
International Environmental Agreements: The legal frameworks established by international organizations and treaties to regulate environmental issues, including waste management.
Green Technologies: The innovative and environmentally friendly technologies developed to manage waste effectively and efficiently.
Public Participation: The active involvement of stakeholders, including communities, NGOs, and other individuals, in decision-making processes for waste management policies and practices.
Solid Waste Management: The process of collecting, transporting, processing, and disposing of solid waste, such as household and commercial waste, construction and demolition debris, medical waste, and hazardous waste.
Hazardous Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of hazardous waste materials, which pose a risk to human health or the environment, such as chemicals, pesticides, electronics, and batteries.
Liquid Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of liquid waste, such as wastewater or sewage, oil, and other chemicals.
E-waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and mobile phones.
Biomedical Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of medical waste, such as needles, syringes, and other biological materials.
Municipal Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of waste generated by municipalities, such as household waste, street sweepings, and public park waste.
Construction and Demolition Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of waste generated during construction and demolition activities, such as rubble, concrete, and bricks.
Agricultural Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of waste generated by agricultural activities, such as animal waste, crop residue, and pesticides.
Radioactive Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of radioactive materials, such as nuclear waste, medical isotopes, and radioactive contamination.
Plastic Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of plastic waste, such as bottles, bags, and packaging materials.
Green Waste Management: The process of managing and disposing of organic waste, such as grass clippings, leaves, and branches.
Composting: The process of breaking down organic material into nutrient-rich soil, which can be used for gardening or landscaping.
Recycling: The process of collecting and processing waste materials to create new products, such as paper and glass.
Landfill Management: The process of managing and disposing of waste in landfills, which involves monitoring and controlling the environmental impact of the landfill.
Incineration: The process of burning waste materials to convert them into ash, gas, or heat, which can then be used as energy.
"Waste can be solid, liquid, or gases and each type has different methods of disposal and management."
"Health issues are associated with the entire process of waste management...directly through the handling of solid waste, and indirectly through the consumption of water, soil, and food."
"The aim of waste management is to reduce the dangerous effects of such waste on the environment and human health."
"A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets."
"A large portion of waste management practices deal with municipal solid waste (MSW), which is the bulk of the waste created by household, industrial, and commercial activity."
"According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), municipal solid waste is expected to reach approximately 3.4 Gt by 2050..."
"Electronic waste (e-waste) includes discarded computer monitors, motherboards, mobile phones, and chargers...India generates ~ 2 million tonnes (Mte) of e-waste annually and ranks fifth among the e-waste producing countries."
"Effective 'Waste Management' involves the practice of '7R' - 'Refuse, 'Reduce', 'Reuse, 'Repair', 'Repurpose', 'Recycle', and 'Recover'."
"The first two ('Refuse' and 'Reduce') relates to the non-creation of waste - by refusing to buy non-essential products and by reducing consumption."
"'Reuse' refers to increasing the usage of the existing product, with or without the substitution of certain parts of the product."
"'Repurpose' and 'Recycle' involves maximum usage of the materials used in the product."
"'Recover' is the least preferred and least efficient waste management practice involving the recovery of embedded energy in the waste material."
"Certain non-biodegradable products are also dumped away as 'Disposal', and this is not a 'waste-management' practice."
"Proper management of waste is important for building sustainable and livable cities, but it remains a challenge for many developing countries and cities."
"Measures of waste management include measures for integrated techno-economic mechanisms of a circular economy, effective disposal facilities, export and import control, and optimal sustainable design of products."
"Authors concluded that about a fourth of all the municipal solid terrestrial waste is not collected and an additional fourth is mismanaged after collection...due to the absence of 'substantial research funding'."
"The first systematic review of the scientific evidence around global waste, its management, and its impact on human health and life..."
"Proper management of waste is important for building sustainable and livable cities..."
"A report found that effective waste management is relatively expensive, usually comprising 20%–50% of municipal budgets."