Liquid Waste Management Science and Systems: Essentials

Integrated Waste Management by Akanksha Gupta (Editor); Ravinder Kumar (Editor); Vinod Kumar (Editor) This book explores a diverse spectrum of waste materials, encompassing industrial hazardous and non-hazardous waste, agricultural waste, biomass waste, radioactive waste, municipal solid and liquid waste, as well as e-waste, and investigates their adverse impacts on the environment. It is an exciting exploration of various approaches to waste management, highlighting the importance of adopting sustainable practices such as the 7Rs principle, utilization of nanomaterials and photocatalysis, zero waste management techniques, recycling and upcycling techniques, and IoT-enabled strategies. It provides a critical assessment of the challenges and opportunities in transforming waste into value-added products for the industry. This book is designed to provide constructive insights for researchers, environmentalists, policy makers and professionals engaged in enhancing waste management, fueling the circular economy, and paving the way for a sustainable future.

Waste Management in Climate Change and Sustainability Perspectives by Sunita Varjani (Editor); Izharul Haq (Editor); Ashok Pandey (Editor); Vijai Kumar Gupta (Editor); Xuan-Thanh Bui (Editor) 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.