Global Waste Management

Addressing one of the 21st century’s toughest challenges, this work explores sustainable waste management that protects ecosystems and fuels circular economies. It examines waste reduction, reuse and recycling across industrial, municipal, and hazardous contexts, detailing treatment technologies, policies, and global case studies. Managing waste sustainably is one of the greatest environmental and social challenges of the 21st century. Effective waste management protects ecosystems, conserves resources, and supports circular economies. Global Waste Management analyzes strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste across industrial, municipal, and hazardous contexts. The book discusses waste treatment technologies, policy frameworks, and international regulations. It also explores challenges in plastic pollution, electronic waste, and sustainable materials management. With global case studies and practical insights, it offers a roadmap for policymakers, environmental managers, and sustainability professionals striving to achieve zero-waste goals and cleaner communities.