Shivani

Broschiertes Buch

From Waste to Resource: Building a Circular Economy for Municipal Solid Waste

Beschreibung

Our current "take-make-dispose" model for municipal solid waste (MSW) is unsustainable. Landfills are overflowing, and resources are being depleted. The answer lies in a circular economy: transforming waste into valuable resources. This involves innovative approaches like:-Redesigning products: Durable, repairable goods with minimal packaging reduce waste generation.-Effective recycling: Advanced sorting technologies and robust infrastructure ensure materials are recovered and reused.-Composting organic waste: This creates nutrient-rich fertilizer, diverting waste and enriching soil.-Waste-to-energy: Certain waste streams can be converted into clean energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.By embracing a circular economy for MSW, we can minimize waste, conserve resources, and create a more sustainable future. This requires collaboration between governments, businesses, and individuals to build a closed-loop system where waste becomes a valuable resource, not a burden.

Autor

Professor Dr. Shivani, a leading authority on sustainable development, brings a wealth of experience to "Together for Tomorrow: Sustainable Development." Her distinguished career spans academia, research, and advocacy. Professor Dr. Shivani has held prestigious academic positions, authored groundbreaking research on sustainable practices, and actively championed sustainability initiatives on a global platform. Her passion for environmental stewardship and her commitment to empowering others are woven into the fabric of this book. Professor Dr. Shivani's expertise ensures "Together for Tomorrow" provides readers with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to create a more sustainable future, together.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: tredition
• Seitenzahl: 76
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 139g
• ISBN-13: 9783384231277
• ISBN-10: 3384231279
• Artikelnr.: 70707665