Waste Management in Climate Change and Sustainability Perspectives

Organic and Medical Waste

Vijai Kumar Gupta editor Ashok Pandey editor Sunita Varjani editor Izharul Haq editor Xuan-Thanh Bui editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:14th May '24

Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Waste Management in Climate Change and Sustainability Perspectives cover

This handbook discusses the relationships and effects of climate change on waste treatment and its sustainable management. The waste management sector is in a unique position to transition from a minor source of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to a major contributor to reducing GHG emissions. This book compiles the potential impacts and benefits of various waste management systems in terms of climate impact. It investigates the global climate impact of municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste, agricultural waste, and hazardous waste management systems.

Key features:

  • Reviews advanced and innovative processes for sustainable waste management
  • Covers green waste treatment technologies using microbes, green soldier flies, earthworms and bacteriophages
  • Discusses the negative and positive effects of waste treatment and disposal
  • Provides relevant case studies from different regions of the world
  • Examines the role of climate change on emerging pollutants

The book is meant for researchers and professionals in environmental sciences, chemical and biochemical engineering.

ISBN: 9781032439075

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

164 pages