Solid Waste Management
In the developing countries the major challenges of Municipal Solid waste are collection, treatment, and disposal. Proper SWM is offer the handling, segregation,
collection, recycling, treatment and resource recovery. EnviroWaste2Wealth highly specialized in DPRs preparation, design and installation of composting and biogas
plants for different kinds of solid waste. We also offer the management of legacy waste through Bio-mining, survey and solid waste management strategies.
Solid Waste Management & Plastic Pollution in Indian Cities
The growing menace of plastic waste and poor solid waste management (SWM) systems in Indian cities has become a critical concern. The following images showcase
the current scenario of waste accumulation, ineffective segregation, and rampant plastic pollution. These practices pose severe threats to human health, the
environment, and urban infrastructure.
A heap of discarded packaged food items, mostly made of plastic, dumped in open land. Such dumping leads to soil contamination, attracts animals, and worsens urban
waste crises.
A large open dumping site in a densely populated urban area, surrounded by incomplete infrastructure. Cattle feed on waste, which often includes hazardous
materials, leading to health issues for both animals and humans.
Informal waste pickers and cattle rummaging through unsegregated waste outside a waste management facility. Such scenes reflect the lack of proper waste segregation
and occupational health risks. Heavy machinery and workers operate in a dumpsite surrounded by plastic and other non-biodegradable waste. The unscientific handling
of waste leads to groundwater pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Threats and Solutions
Plastic pollution severely affects ecosystems, public health, and urban aesthetics. Cows and stray animals ingesting plastic waste suffer from fatal diseases.
Human exposure to microplastics via food and water can lead to long-term health consequences. Ineffective waste handling clogs drainage systems and contributes
to urban flooding.
To mitigate these threats, the following measures are recommended:
- Implement strict source segregation of wet and dry waste.
- Promote decentralized waste processing such as composting and biogas units.
- Ban single-use plastics and encourage reusable alternatives.
- Improve awareness and education on sustainable waste practices.
- Formalize and support the informal waste-picking sector.
- Enforce Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) on plastic manufacturers.