Solid Waste Management and Sustainability: Recommendations and Conclusions

Recently, huge quantities of solid wastes have been produced, owing to the industrialization, urbanization, and exponential population growth patterns. This book succeeded in representing various efficient methods of solid waste management that could sustain a safe and healthy living environment for present and future generations. The given biological-based methods (anaerobic digestion, composting, and vermicomposting) and thermal-related techniques (gasification, pyrolysis, and combustion) could fulfill the targets of the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) due to pollution reduction, energy generation, and job creation. The book outputs assist citizens, businesses, and government institutions in overcoming the challenges accompanied by the implementation of sustainable solid waste management strategies, including lack of resources, funding, or infrastructure.