The problem of waste management in India is as vast as it is tricky. The country generates more than 960 million tonnes of waste each year which is inclusive of organic waste, recyclable waste, and hazardous waste. However, the collection of waste remains inadequate with less than 60% of the waste being collected, of which a mere 15% is processed. With the increase in urban population, the shortcomings owing to collection transport, and disposal of waste have been on the rise. There has been an increasing attempt to incorporate waste management systems that retain resources from the utilization of specialized […]

The problem of waste management in India is as vast as it is tricky. The country generates more than 960 million tonnes of waste each year which is inclusive of organic waste, recyclable waste, and hazardous waste. However, the collection of waste remains inadequate with less than 60% of the waste being collected, of which a mere 15% is processed. With the increase in urban population, the shortcomings owing to collection transport, and disposal of waste have been on the rise. There has been an increasing attempt to incorporate waste management systems that retain resources from the utilization of specialized […]