Waste Technology for Emerging Economies

<p>This unique volume covers many aspects of waste management in developing countries. There is a focus on various sources of waste including the pressing issues of agricultural medicinal industrial and urban waste and emerging problems with e-waste nanowaste and microplastics in marine environments. This volume addresses the critical environmental issues resulting from rapid urbanization and industrialization particularly in the developing world. High-end technologies that can utilize waste as a resource to generate products processes and revenue are also discussed.</p><p>Features</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Presents technical perspectives on emerging wastes in developing economies</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses the issues of e-waste which is growing three times faster than general municipal waste globally</li> <p> </p> <li>Covers the spectrum of nanowaste to upcycling in the market</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses management of marine plastic debris and microplastics</li> <p> </p> <li>Diverse audience including those in solid waste management electrical and electronic technology and the medical industry</li> </ul>