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International Journal of Home Science

2019, VOL. 5 ISSUE 2, PART D

Study on municipal solid waste management and challenges faced in Indian metropolitan cities

Author(s): Geetika Mishra and Mitali Yadav
Abstract:
Waste management and disposal is the most severe environmental issue all over the World. In developing country like India, there is prompt increase in municipal solid waste due to urbanization and population growth. Composition of waste varies with different factors like living standard, climatic conditions, socio-economic factors etc. Waste management incorporates entire process from collection and treatment to disposal by incineration, landfill and other methods, and recycling. The objectives of inscription of this paper is to study the existing practices related to the various solid waste management initiatives taken and challenges faced in managing municipal solid waste. The other purpose is to provide some recommendations to improve the waste management practices in India
Pages: 200-205  |  309 Views  203 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Geetika Mishra, Mitali Yadav. Study on municipal solid waste management and challenges faced in Indian metropolitan cities. Int J Home Sci 2019;5(2):200-205.

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