Circular Management of Organic Waste in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

Authors: Mahmood S*

DOI: 10.23880/oajwx-16000196

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Existing waste management practices and its hierarchy prioritization determines the well-being and prosperity of people. Solid waste management is one of the biggest challenges for the world and is acute in low- and middle income countries where 30-70% of the waste is not collected [1]. In these settings with increased population, haphazard urbanization and industrial development, waste production has also increased and growing economic crisis have worsened the situation. The authorities are following an unethical and inappropriate transport and disposal-oriented approach. The designated waste dumping sites are filled to their capacities and as per international standards most of them do not operate proper sanitary landfill facility leading to site overflowing and illegal dumping. Waste collection and transport alone constitute more than 70% of the total waste management costs, whereas land cost is also exceptionally high with an absolute ignorance towards human health and environmental costs [1].

Keywords: Waste; Waste Management; Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)

View PDF