1st Edition
Data Analytics and Smart Technologies in Solid Waste Management Advancing Sustainability
Foreword by Ernesto D. R. Santibanez Gonzalez
Foreword by Professor Mika Sillanpää
Preface
Section 1: Managing Our Waste: An Introduction to Solid Waste Management
1. Unveiling the Diversity: Distinct Categories of Various Solid Waste Categories: Sustainable Approach for Management
Kiran Bala, Sakshi Verma, Anshul, Arushi Dogra, Chandan Mahata, and Varsha Srivastava
2. Does Waste Matter? The Critical Importance of Waste Management: A Case Study of South Asia
Qi He, Wanying Liao, Jiajun Xu, and Hongtao Wang
3. A Case on Unseen Consequences of Waste: Environmental and Health Impacts of Inadequate Management
Vijai, Worakamol Wisetsri, and Mohd Asif Shah
4. A Global Perspective on Progressive Paths About the Evolution of Solid Waste Management
Vijai, Worakamol Wisetsri and Sridevi
Section 2: Waste Generation, Composition, and Effective Segregation: A Comprehensive Guide
5. Waste Generation Dynamics, Influencing Factors, and Trends in Western Europe
Ashish Sharma, Hemlata Sahal, Rakesh Choudhary, and Mariana Martinez Serratos
6. Unveiling Waste Trends: Composition and Generation Patterns in Southeast Asia
Bancha Yingngam
7. Unblocking Resources: Techniques and Technologies for Material Recovery in Solid Waste Management
Kondle Ravi, Kushagra Sharma, Bolagam Ravikumar, Vimal Choudhary, Mohd Asif Shah, and Adnan Lakdawala
8. A Comprehensive Study on Assessing the Significance and Impact of Waste Segregation at the Source
Avnish Chauhan, Chandan Mahata, Samuele Barrili, and Deep Gupta
Section 3: Responsible Waste Management: Disposal, Treatment, and Recycling Strategies
9. Managing Landfills: Design, Operation, and Environmental Consideration: A Case Study of Developed Countries
Murad Muhammad, Sana Ullah, and Muqadas Batool
10. Anaerobic Digestion and Composting: A Sustainable Solution for Organic Waste Management
Ratul Pegu, Sarmistha Paul, Bishal Paul, Akash Chetry, and Elkana Hezron
11.Insights into Hazardous and Special Wastes: A Case Study of Latin America
Prangya Rath, Farhana Rahman, Harshita Jain, Laxmi Kant Bhardwaj, Pankaj Kanti Jodder, Bhawana Sharma, Moharana Choudhury, Cíntia Soares, and Natan Padoin
12. Burning Bright: Incineration Processes, Energy Recovery, and Emission Control
Kiran Bala, Anshul, Sakshi Verma, Arushi Dogra, Pankaj Kanti Jodder, and Abhishek Nalluri
Section 4: Shaping the Future: Policies, Regulations, and Outlook in Environmental Management
13. Revolutionizing Waste Management: Cutting-Edge Technologies Leading the Charge Towards Sustainable Futures
Ratan Chowdhury, Gisandu K. Malunguja, and Ambarish Bhuyan
14. Innovative Approaches to Waste Management for Sustainable Practices Through Data-Driven Solutions
Hem Chandra Joshi, Abbas Sheih, Anshul Jaiswal, Lalitha Shanmugasundaram, Mariana Flores Garcia, and Sushobhan Majumdar
15. Smart Waste Management: Technologies for Monitoring and Effective Control
Shipra Mohan Tripathi and Ravi Kumar Gangwar
16. Emerging Waste Contaminants Such as Macroplastics/Microplastics: Strategies to Combat Plastic Pollution
Kiran Bala, Arushi Dogra, Farhana Rahman Sakshi Verma, Anshul, Pushp Lata, and Sangeeta Jaiswal
17. Waste Management in a Changing Climate: Building Resilience for the Future
Pujyasmita Nayak, Suman Kumar Das, Samikhya Mishra, and Amit Kumar Pandit
18. A Current Trends in Waste Management: Case Studies from the African Continent
Rakesh Pant, Khushi Sah, Anushka Dabral, Harjeet Tomer, Sheetal, Shivangi Singh, Amit Gupta, and Dinaol Zewude
19. Current Trends in Waste Management: Case Studies from the Oceania Subcontinent
Tsenbeni N. Lotha, Latonglila Jamir, Prabhat Kumar Pathak, and Tuani Lidiawati Simangunsong
20. Current Trends in Waste Management: Case Studies from the Gulf Countries
Atin Kumar, Nitish Karn, Nandini Arya, Mohamed A. E. Abdel Rahman, and Antonio Scopa
Index
Biography
Moharana Choudhury is Research Coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division of Voice of Environment, India. He has worked on scientific projects in government departments and has more than 14 years of experience in environmental research and services. He has authored or edited 15 books and more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and scientific reports in popular magazines.
Sushobhan Majumdar, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Geography at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya, India. Previously he was employed by the Government of West Bengal in the Minority Affairs and Minority Education Department. He is currently engaged in research on the design and development of environmental geographies. He has more than 50 research papers, proceedings, and edited volumes to his credit.
Avnish Chauhan, PhD, is Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Graphic Era Hill University, India. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, he has published more than 56 research papers and edited and written over 30 textbook and reference books. He is a reviewer for Springer, Taylor and Francis, and other reputed publishers
“A timely and invaluable contribution to this critical field. This book fuses the knowledge and experience of leading specialists, providing a comprehensive exploration of how data analytics and smart technologies can revolutionize solid waste management and pave the way for a sustainable future. . . . An essential resource for policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students. By integrating global perspectives, innovative methodologies and practical strategies, this book not only points the way forward but also calls for the collective action necessary to build a sustainable and resilient future for all.”
—From the Foreword by Ernesto D. R. Santibanez Gonzalez, PhD, Professor and Scientist
“An invaluable resource in advancing sustainability in waste management. This book insights and practical strategies are designed to support professionals, policymakers, and researchers in making informed decisions and driving positive change in their communities.”
—From the Foreword by Professor Mika Sillanpää, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
