Global Waste Management

Pradeep Kumar, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at IET Lucknow, India. He is also the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Value Education at AKTU, India, with around 20 years of teaching and research experience in various government organizations. An expert in polymer composites and separation processes, he has published more than 25 articles in reputed journals and books, along with five book chapters. Brajesh Kumar, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at NIT Srinagar, India. He has over ten years of research and teaching experience in academic institutions and five years of teaching experience in various government institutions. He has published 11 journal articles, seven book chapters, and has presented papers at five international conferences.

• Preface xixSection 1: Global Waste Scenario 11 Waste Utilization for Sustainable Development 3Pradeep Kumar1.1 Introduction 41.2 Waste Utilization 61.2.1 Methods of Waste Utilization 71.3 Circular Economy 91.4 Waste Utilization in Practice 121.5 Conclusion 13References 142 Waste: Challenges and Opportunities 15Brajesh Kumar2.1 Introduction 152.2 Waste as a Challenge 182.3 Waste as Opportunity 202.4 Conclusion 25References 263 E-Waste: A Leading Hazardous Waste 31Abhishek Kumar Chandra, Wasim Khan, Arun Kumar Gupta, Praveen Bhai Patel and Ramendra Singh Niranjan3.1 Introduction 323.2 E-Waste: Classification 343.3 Generation Scale 383.4 Classification of E-Waste 393.5 Necessity for E-Waste Management 423.6 Rules for Managing E-Waste 503.7 Challenges of E-Waste Management 563.8 E-Waste Trends and Recycling in Four Key Indian Cities 563.9 Conclusion 59References 594 e-Waste Generation: A Journey from e-Device to e-Waste 63Deepak Mehra, Vikas Dave and S.P. Harsha4.1 Introduction 644.2 Electronic Device’s Evolution 694.3 Disposal After-Use 734.4 Characterization 744.5 Classification of E-Waste in Electronic Devices 764.6 Other Issues of E-Waste 784.7 Selection Criteria for Further Processing 794.8 Conclusion 81References 815 E-Waste Management: An Essential Deed to Safeguard Future 85Mamta Awasthi, Kumar Vaibhav, Abhay Kumar Choudhary, Arvind K. Gautam and Avinash Chandra5.1 Introduction 865.2 Types of E-Waste 885.3 Composition 945.4 Understanding E-Waste 955.5 Regulatory Initiatives and Efforts 975.6 Individual and Collective Action 1055.7 Cooperation and International Collaboration 1105.8 Summary and Conclusion 111References 1136 Impact Assessment of E-Waste: Environment and Society 115Yogendra Kumar, Pradeep Kumar and Brajesh Kumar6.1 Introduction 1166.2 Factors Responsible for E-Waste Generation 1186.3 Stakeholders of E-Waste Management Process 1206.4 Implications on Natural Resources 1226.5 Human Health Issues 1236.6 Life Cycle Assessment of E-Waste 1286.7 End of Life Management Strategies 1336.8 Safety Issues 1386.9 Conclusion 139References 140Section 3: Radioactive Waste and Its Intensity 1457 Radioactive Waste: A Catastrophic Waste 147Gaurav Mishra, Vikesh Singh Bhadouria, Dipanjan Ray, Sudha Chauhan, Satya Prakash Saraswat, Shobhit Dixit and Ghazi Mohd Sawood7.1 Introduction 1487.2 History and Background 1507.3 Sources of RW 1547.4 Classification of RW 1627.5 Hazards and Risks of RW 1747.6 Segregation Methods for RW 1797.7 Comparative Analysis of RWM Policies Implemented by Various Agencies 1837.8 Challenges and Future Perspectives 189References 1918 Radioactive Waste: Treatment and Management 195Indu Kumari, Pradeep Kumar and B. Krishna Srihari8.1 Introduction 1968.2 Classifications of Radioactive Waste 1968.3 Management 1998.4 Treatment Technologies 2068.5 Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2078.6 Conclusion 213References 2139 Microwave Technology: A New Frontier in Radioactive Waste Management 215Vikesh Singh Bhadouria, Gaurav Mishra, Dipanjan Ray, Deepak Kumar Yadav, Satya Prakash Saraswat and Shobhit Dixit9.1 Introduction 2169.2 History of LLW Management 2209.3 Treatment Methods 2229.4 Role of Microwave Nondestructive Testing 2249.5 Simulation Study of the Microwave Heating 2299.6 Conclusion 245References 24610 Utilization of Futuristic Reactor Design for Efficient Treatment of Spent Nuclear Fuel 251Dipanjan Ray, Vikesh Singh Bhadouria and Gaurav Mishra10.1 Introduction 25210.2 Breed-and-Burn (B&B) Reactors 25310.3 Explanation of Transient and Steady-State Wave Characterization Indicators 25910.4 Numerical Analysis of B&B Reactors 26010.5 Conclusion 269References 270Section 4: Industrial Waste and Its Impact 27311 Industrial Solid Waste 275Ravish Singh Rajput, Manish Singh Rajput, Kumari Arpita and Sanjay Kumar Singh11.1 Introduction 27511.2 Classification of Industrial Solid Waste 28811.3 Impact of Industrial Solid Waste 29111.4 Collection and Recycling of Solid Wastes 29211.5 Treatment and Management 29711.6 Rules and Regulations of EPA 30311.7 Conclusion 304References 30512 Industrial Liquid and Gaseous Waste 311Anin Kaipakasseri, Yogesh Kumar Murugesan and Aniruddha Sanyal12.1 Introduction 31112.2 Classification of Industrial Wastes 31412.3 Characterization of Wastes 31912.4 Effects of Liquid and Gaseous Waste 32412.5 Disposal and Management of Industrial Liquid and Gaseous Waste 32612.6 Laws and Regulations 33112.7 Conclusion 332References 333Section 5: Plastic Waste and Its Severity 33513 Plastic Waste: A Long-Lasting Threat to the Environment 337Anand Maurya, Pradeep Kumar, Brajesh Kumar and Vinay Kumar Singh13.1 Introduction 33813.2 The Rise of Plastic Production 33913.3 Classification of Plastics 34013.4 Environmental Impact of Plastic Waste 34313.5 Global Initiatives and Regulations 34613.6 Innovative Solutions 34713.7 Circular Economy Approaches 35113.8 Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement 35213.9 Case Studies 35313.10 Conclusions and Future Scope 354References 35514 Treatment and Recycling of Plastic Waste: A Dire Need for a Sustainable Future 359Abrar Ahamad, Pradeep Kumar and Brajesh Kumar14.1 Introduction 36014.2 Sources of Plastic Waste 36214.3 The Persistence of Plastic in the Environment 36314.4 Treatment Technologies for Plastic Waste 36614.5 Emerging Technologies and Innovations 36814.6 Government Policies and Regulations 37214.7 Industry Initiatives and Corporate Responsibility 37314.8 Community Engagement and Education 37414.9 Case Studies 37514.10 Conclusion and Future Scope 378References 37915 Plastic Waste Assessment 383Abrar Ahamad, Pradeep Kumar, Brajesh Kumar and Himanshu15.1 Introduction 38415.2 Consumer Demand and Industry Supply 38515.3 Life Cycle Assessment 38715.4 Rules and Regulations 39115.5 Case Studies 39315.6 Future Trends 39515.7 Conclusions and Future Recommendations 398References 399About the Editors 403Index 405