360-Degree Waste Management, Volume 1
Fundamentals, Agricultural and Domestic Waste, and Remediation

Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to provide a comprehensive view of solid wastes generated from agricultural and domestic activities

Nishikant A. Raut (Edited by), Dadasaheb M. Kokare (Edited by), Bharat A. Bhanvase (Edited by), Kirtikumar R. Randive (Edited by), Sanjay J. Dhoble (Edited by)

9780323907606, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 29 June 2023

296 pages
23.5 x 19 x 1.9 cm, 0.45 kg

360 Degree Waste Management, Volume One: Fundamentals, Agricultural and Domestic Waste, and Remediation presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding various types of agricultural and domestic waste, including their origin, management, recycling, disposal, effects on ecosystems, and social and economic impacts. By applying the concepts of sustainable, affordable and integrated approaches for improvement of waste management, the book confronts social, economic and environmental challenges. Thus, researchers, waste managers and environmental engineers will find critical information for identifying long-term answers to problems of waste management that require complex understanding and analysis.

Presenting key concepts in the management of agricultural and domestic or municipal waste, this new volume includes aspects on the microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, the economics of waste management and future implications.

Section 1: Agricultural Waste
1. Management of Agriculture Waste Materials: Challenges and Future Aspects
2. Technologies for the Production of Value-Added Products from Agro-Wastes and Their Possible Applications
3. Development of Pharmaceutical Aids from Agricultural and Other Wastes
4. Practices in Food Waste Management and Its Impact on Environment

Section 2: Domestic and Municipal Waste
5. Advanced Techniques for Wastewater Purification: Fundamentals and Applications
6. Technological Developments in Energy Generation from Municipal Solid Waste (Landfill Gas Capture, Combustion, Pyrolysis, Gasification)
7. Microbiology of Waste
8. Microbiology of Waste Treatment

Section 3: Economics of Waste
9. Economics of Electronic Waste (e- Waste): A Critical Review of Negative Externalities and the Circular Economy
10. Economics of Waste Management: The Challenges

Subject Areas: The environment [RN]