Waste Technology for Emerging Economies

This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural, medicinal, industrial and urban waste, and emerging problems with e-waste, nano waste and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses current critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization, particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products, processes and revenue are also discussed.

Features

Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies.

Discusses the issues of e-waste which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally.

Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market.

Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics.

Diverse audience including those in solid waste management, electrical and electronic technology, and the medical industry