Waste Technology for Emerging Economies
TC Bamunuarachchige editor HKS de Zoysa editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:9th Oct '24
£45.99
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This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, medicinal, industrial, and urban waste, and emerging problems with e-waste, nanowaste, and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses the critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products, processes, and revenue are also discussed.
Features
- Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies
- Discusses the issues of e-waste, which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally
- Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market
- Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics
- Diverse audience including those in solid waste management, electrical and electronic technology, and the medical industry <
ISBN: 9780367676889
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 540g
280 pages