WASTE

MANAGEMENT
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Why there is a need of effective waste management?
◦ valuable and scarcity in land .
◦ Biodiversity preservation: helps protect ecosystems and biodiversity by preventing pollution
& environment destruction caused by waste.
◦ Environmental protection- Proper waste management reduces the risk of contamination and helps preserve the natural
environment.
◦ Human health : Incorrect disposal of waste , especially hazardous materials , can pose significant health risks to humans.
◦ Resource conservation- effective waste management allows for the recovery of valuable resources 7 reduces the need for
virgin materials extraction, thereby conserving natural resources.
◦ Energy recovery : waste to energy technologies, such as incineration and anaerobic digestion, can generate electricity or heat
from non- recyclable waste.
◦ Aesthetic and social reasons: improper waste management create unsightly litter, trash piles & unpleasant odour.
◦ Climate change mitigation : helps minimize methane emissions & contribute in mitigation.
◦ Economic benefits : generate jobs and can lead to cost savings for industries for industries that use recycled materials.
◦ Reduced need for landfill space: due to more valuable and scarcity land.
Some key components of effective waste management

1. 1. Waste Minimization and source Reduction

2. 2. Recycling
3. Composting
4. Waste Separations and Segregation
5. Waste –to-Energy and incineration
6. Landfill Management
7. Public awareness and education
8. Legislations & Regulations
9. Extended producer responsibility(EPR)
10. Innovative technologies:
11. International collaboration
General steps involved in waste management :
◦ Waste generation: landfilling

◦ Waste collection Hazardous Waste Management

◦ Waste segregation and sorting Public Awareness and Education

◦ Recycling & reuse Policy and Regulation

◦ Composting Monitoring and Enforcement

Waste treatment and processing Innovation and Research

◦ International cooperation
Location- St. Xavier’s college ranchi campus
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Waste treatment and processing
◦ pyrolysis ◦ incineration
Compost & vermicomposting
Location – Jhiri dumping yard Ranchi
Challenges involved
◦ Costs
◦ Complexity
◦ Environmental impacts
◦ Resource intensity
◦ Behavioral change
◦ Public Opposition
◦ Limited space
◦ Health and safety risks
◦ Need for continuous improvement
◦ Potential for environmental injustice
◦ Limited public awareness
Biogas plant tour of Manresa House at St Xavier's College Ranchi Jharkhand
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