Waste to Wealth: A Futuristic Outlook for Waste Utilization in India

Abstract India, having one of the largest agro-basedeconomies in the world, produces a significant amount of wastes, both from farming activities and agro-based industries. These wastestreams pose critical environmental and public health challenges that necessitate efficient management strategies.Th...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2023-10, Vol.1258 (1), p.12011
Main Authors: Balaganesh, P., Vasudevan, M., Natarajan, N., Uppuluri, Kiran Babu, Balasubramani, R., Gopi, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural wastes
Energy conversion
Infrastructure
Public health
Resource recovery
Reviews
Sustainable development
Symbiosis
Technology transfer
Waste management
Waste to energy
Waste utilization
Wastes
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Summary:Abstract India, having one of the largest agro-basedeconomies in the world, produces a significant amount of wastes, both from farming activities and agro-based industries. These wastestreams pose critical environmental and public health challenges that necessitate efficient management strategies.The present review examines the current status and future perspectives of waste utilization in India. We have attempted to criticallyidentify the most prominent features of effective waste management and the constraints in resource recovery for achieving the sustainable development goals. This review provides an overview of the prevailing practices in waste utilization, highlighting various methods employed and the types of industries that can benefit from this approach. In particular, techniques such as co-processing, recycling, waste-to-energy conversion, and industrial symbiosis to be extensivley made accessible to maximize the value derived from wastes. Some of the major challenges we identified include limited awareness, inadequate infrastructure, and regulatory gaps, which can significantly hinder the optimal utilization plans. To address these challenges, the review proposes potential strategies such as awareness campaigns, infrastructure development, technology transfer, and policy strengthening both at community and organizational levels. The findings of this review canshed light on the current landscape of waste utilization in India and present pathways for a more sustainable and efficient approach in the near future.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1258/1/012011