Waste as a Resource: Rethinking Waste for a Sustainable Future

Choudhury, Moharana; Majumdar, Sushobhan; Sillanpää, Mika

This book explores the transformative potential of waste management practices. It comprehensively analyzes how waste can be repurposed as a valuable resource within the sustainability framework. Readers will gain insights into waste management's multifaceted challenges and opportunities through interdisciplinary perspectives, including environmental science, economics, operations management, computer science, and social studies. From practical solutions like recycling and composting to cutting-edge innovations in waste-to-energy technologies, the book outlines a roadmap for utilizing waste to achieve positive environmental and economic outcomes.

The Circular Path: Rethinking Waste for a Sustainable Future encourages stakeholder collaboration and inspires a shift toward a circular economy mindset. It presents a vision for a future where waste is no longer viewed as a problem but as a catalyst for sustainable development.

• Goes beyond theoretical discussions to offer practical solutions for transforming waste into sustainable resources
• Explores the role of technological advancements in revolutionizing waste management practices
• Emphasizes the importance of collaboration among stakeholders, including government agencies, business, and communities

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2026-01-03

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032053015

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-05302-2

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 550