Interest in solid and hazardous waste management is relatively
recent, i.e., in the last three decades, and is driven by
regulations in most countries. It began with industrial hazardous
waste followed by municipal solid waste, and subsequently by many
other categories of waste. This book presents numerous examples and
case studies of innovative tools, treatment methods and
applications in this growing area of research and development. It
describes in detail laboratory methods of measuring the
biodegradation of specific organic fractions, like floral waste,
and also discusses the treatment of yard and food waste by
anaerobic digestion and landfill leachate using constructed
wetlands. Case studies are provided that show how remote sensing
(RS) and GIS were used to develop an integrated solid waste
management plan for a city and to evaluate the environmental
impacts of stone quarrying activities. The book also features
chapters discussing the implications of natural radioactivity in
beach placers and their impact on groundwater and other parts of
the environment, as well as the twelve principles of green
chemistry and their application in the reuse and recycling of solid
waste. Moreover, it includes examples of waste to energy, like
refuse derived fuel and biofuel generation and an evaluation of
their potential, and covers topics such as life cycle assessment as
a tool for developing integrated solid waste management systems and
an overview of municipal solid waste management rules, illustrating
the importance of technological inputs in the development of
regulatory frameworks. Written by leading practitioners and
scholars in the field, the book enables readers to understand and
apply these principles and practices in their endeavours.
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