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members who represent the interest of the community at large (especially with a
focus on bringing in the voices of women) must be adopted.
• There is a great need to move away from the disposal-centric approach and
toward the recovery-centric approach of waste management (Agarwal et al.
2013; Mor et al. 2006). As improper solid waste management contributes to various environmental pollution and public health challenges, it is imperative to
move towards a green economy in the solid waste sector by prioritizing waste
avoidance, minimization and promoting the ‘Four R’s’ (Refuse, Reuse, Recycle
and Recover). As estimated by the Central Pollution Control Board, 15,342
tonnes of plastic waste are produced every day, of which about 60% is recycled.
While the recycling rate of plastic waste is quite high as global average is 14%;
over 6100 tonnes end up in the landfill polluting groundwater resources. On average, the recovery and recycling rate of waste paper in India is presently below
30%, whereas it is 73% in western Europe and global 57% (Mahanty 2018).
• PPP model can apply like many urban areas in India like Indore (Madhya
Pradesh), Tenali Municipality (Andhra Pradesh), Pune (Gujarat); Public-Private
Partnerships for Service Delivery (PPPSD) is one of the proven approaches to
resource management planning. The main objective of the programme is to promote sustainable, self-supporting partnerships between businesses and local governments to support the formation and operation of new enterprise-municipal
co-operation in solid waste management and recycling systems. The main goal
of the programme is to stimulate improved co-operation between public, private
and citizen stakeholders that: contributes to sustainable improvement of recycling and solid waste management; minimizes negative effects of waste in poor
communities; and improves the lives and livelihoods of people and enterprises in
cities and rural communities (Vasanta and Priyasauni 2013).
• There is need for a massive awareness campaign in association with communities, NGOs, students and other stakeholders that needs to be planned to push for
better management of wastes. Information to the community on different types
of special wastes including domestic hazardous waste and their related impacts
on human life and environment should be provided. So that they become interested to use sustainable materials such as jute or cloth bags, energy-efficient
lighting and electronic appliances, and multi-use consumables which as an effective strategy to minimize waste generation.
References
Agarwal R, Chaudhary M, Singh J (2015) Waste management initiatives in India for human well
being. Eur Sci J 11(10):105–127
Agarwal A, Pandey R, Agrawal ML (2013) Water quality surrounding to MSW dumps of Raipur
city-a case study. Recent Res Sci Technol 5(5):07–11
Ahmad L, Bhat FA, Sultan S (2015) Municipal solid waste Management in Srinagar City, Kashmir,
India. Int J Innov Res Sci Eng Technol 4(7):6355–6361
Ali S (2018) Ghaziabad fails a fourth time to make smart city list, Hindustan Times, 19 January
M. Ray et al.
members who represent the interest of the community at large (especially with a
focus on bringing in the voices of women) must be adopted.
• There is a great need to move away from the disposal-centric approach and
toward the recovery-centric approach of waste management (Agarwal et al.
2013; Mor et al. 2006). As improper solid waste management contributes to various environmental pollution and public health challenges, it is imperative to
move towards a green economy in the solid waste sector by prioritizing waste
avoidance, minimization and promoting the ‘Four R’s’ (Refuse, Reuse, Recycle
and Recover). As estimated by the Central Pollution Control Board, 15,342
tonnes of plastic waste are produced every day, of which about 60% is recycled.
While the recycling rate of plastic waste is quite high as global average is 14%;
over 6100 tonnes end up in the landfill polluting groundwater resources. On average, the recovery and recycling rate of waste paper in India is presently below
30%, whereas it is 73% in western Europe and global 57% (Mahanty 2018).
• PPP model can apply like many urban areas in India like Indore (Madhya
Pradesh), Tenali Municipality (Andhra Pradesh), Pune (Gujarat); Public-Private
Partnerships for Service Delivery (PPPSD) is one of the proven approaches to
resource management planning. The main objective of the programme is to promote sustainable, self-supporting partnerships between businesses and local governments to support the formation and operation of new enterprise-municipal
co-operation in solid waste management and recycling systems. The main goal
of the programme is to stimulate improved co-operation between public, private
and citizen stakeholders that: contributes to sustainable improvement of recycling and solid waste management; minimizes negative effects of waste in poor
communities; and improves the lives and livelihoods of people and enterprises in
cities and rural communities (Vasanta and Priyasauni 2013).
• There is need for a massive awareness campaign in association with communities, NGOs, students and other stakeholders that needs to be planned to push for
better management of wastes. Information to the community on different types
of special wastes including domestic hazardous waste and their related impacts
on human life and environment should be provided. So that they become interested to use sustainable materials such as jute or cloth bags, energy-efficient
lighting and electronic appliances, and multi-use consumables which as an effective strategy to minimize waste generation.
References
Agarwal R, Chaudhary M, Singh J (2015) Waste management initiatives in India for human well
being. Eur Sci J 11(10):105–127
Agarwal A, Pandey R, Agrawal ML (2013) Water quality surrounding to MSW dumps of Raipur
city-a case study. Recent Res Sci Technol 5(5):07–11
Ahmad L, Bhat FA, Sultan S (2015) Municipal solid waste Management in Srinagar City, Kashmir,
India. Int J Innov Res Sci Eng Technol 4(7):6355–6361
Ali S (2018) Ghaziabad fails a fourth time to make smart city list, Hindustan Times, 19 January
M. Ray et al.