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Waste management developments in the last five decades: Asian perspective.
Pariatamby Agamuthu1, Sandhya Babel2
1Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, Sunway University, Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia.
Summary
Asia
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Waste Management
- Sustainable Development
Background:
- Examined solid waste management trends in Asia over the past 50 years.
- Observed increased waste generation across Asian nations, with recent declines in Japan and Korea.
- Identified organic and kitchen waste (45-50%) as predominant components.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key issues and challenges in Asian solid waste management.
- To analyze the evolution of waste management technologies and drivers in Asia.
- To provide recommendations for achieving sustainable waste management.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of solid waste management practices across Asian countries.
- Analysis of waste generation trends, composition, and disposal methods.
- Exploration of recycling technologies, challenges, and driving forces.
Main Results:
- Transition from landfilling to waste-to-energy is slow; landfills and open dumps remain prevalent in developing Asian countries.
- Significant challenges include dumpsite management, informal sector integration, waste collection inefficiencies, open burning, and food waste.
- Recycling technologies and volumes show increasing trends in several Asian nations.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable waste management in Asia requires addressing critical issues like dumpsite management, informal sector inclusion, and food waste reduction.
- Technological advancements in waste-to-energy and recycling are crucial but face implementation challenges.
- Policy and strategic interventions are needed to drive sustainable waste management practices across the region.
Keywords:
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