Solid Waste Management In Rural Areas

Download or read book Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas written by Florin-Constantin Mihai and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-09-06 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book points out that rural regions need proper attention at the global level concerning solid waste management sector where bad practices and public health threats could be avoided through traditional and integrated waste management routes. Solid waste management in rural areas is a key issue in developing and transitioning countries due to the lack of proper waste management facilities and services. The book further examines, on the one hand, the main challenges in the development of reliable waste management practices across rural regions and, on the other hand, the concrete solutions and the new opportunities across the world in dealing with municipal and agricultural wastes. The book provides useful information for academics, various professionals, the members of civil society, and national and local authorities.