Book Description

Rapid industrialization and economic growth, especially during this century resulted in the production and disposal of various chemicals and their products in to the environment. The real problem that hazardous waste has created and is compounded by the commingling of technological obstacles; limited financial resources and the inadequate understanding of the general public about the basic scientific concepts. The book “Zero waste: A Handbook on Waste Management” covers all the issues related to waste, its various types, sources of generation, various management practices, and also offers the integrated waste management scheme, a complete solution to the biodegradation of waste that would cause least environmental impact. It focuses on the easiest and safest way for the degradation of various kinds of non hazardous and hazardous wastes. It is written for readers who have interest in therefore create a responsibility for an integrated waste management system in order to minimize or if possible, to eliminate public and environmental health problems so as to prevent diseases and promote health and well being of the community. My hope is that readers will find it worthwhile to study this subject. I expect that it will be a good resource to waste management for students, teachers and scientists working in India. I will be failing in my duty if I do not pay my thanks to those who have helped and encouraged me to write this book. First and foremost praises to God, the Eternal, the greatest of all, on whom ultimately I depend for sustenance and guidance. His continuous grace and mercy was with me throughout my life and ever more during the tenure of this handbook preparation. I am highly thankful to Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, Thiruvanathapuram for the overall financial support from inception to completion of this material through the Green Kerala Project.