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Data Analytics and Smart Technologies in Solid Waste Management

Advancing Sustainability
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In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement and heightened environmental awareness, this new volume, Data Analytics and Smart Technologies in Solid Waste Management: Advancing Sustainability, offers a crucial and timely exploration of how modern innovations and technologies can transform waste management practices. This book bridges... Read More
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Looks at modern technologies to transform waste management, covering material recovery, waste segregation, etc. Covers managing landfills, anaerobic digestion and composting, hazardous and special wastes, incineration processes and emission control, and energy recovery as well as policies and regulations. Case studies included.

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In an era marked by unprecedented technological advancement and heightened environmental awareness, this new volume, Data Analytics and Smart Technologies in Solid Waste Management: Advancing Sustainability, offers a crucial and timely exploration of how modern innovations and technologies can transform waste management practices.

This book bridges the gap between cutting-edge data analytics and sustainable environmental practices, presenting a comprehensive examination of how smart technologies can enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and ecological impact of solid waste management systems. As the world grapples with mounting waste generation and its adverse effects on ecosystems and human health, this volume underscores the urgent need for innovative solutions that leverage big data, machine learning, IoT, and other technological advancements.

The insightful chapters, authored by leading experts in this field, provide a deep understanding of the current landscape, emerging trends, and future directions of waste management practices. The volume first provides an introduction to solid waste management, covering why it matters, its diversity, and the environmental and health impacts of inadequate management. The volume looks at waste generation and management trends, including techniques and technologies for material recovery, waste segregation, etc.

Responsible waste disposal, treatment, and recycling strategies are discussed, including managing landfills, anaerobic digestion and composting, hazardous and special wastes, incineration processes and emission control, and energy recovery. The volume also addresses the policies, regulations, and outlook in environmental management, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to waste management for sustainable practices that involve data-driven solutions and smart waste technologies. Chapters also cover management of macro-plastic/micro-plastic waste, waste management in a changing climate, and more. Case studies of waste management in specific areas of the world are presented as well.

By highlighting real-world case studies and practical applications, this book addresses the theoretical aspects and also provides actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, and policymakers. The volume aims to inspire and empower stakeholders across the globe to adopt sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781779640826

Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 June 2026

Country: Canada

Imprint: Apple Academic Press Inc.

Illustration: 12 Tables, black and white; 10 Line drawings, color; 20 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Halftones, color; 3 Halftones, black and white; 14 Illustrations, color; 23 Illustrations, black and white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Sushobhan Majumdar
  • Edited by Moharana Choudhury
  • Edited by Avnish Chauhan

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 850g

Pages: 344

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Computing & Technology Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Moharana Choudhury is Research Coordinator in the Environmental Research and Management Division of Voice of Environment, India. He has worked on scientific projects in government departments and has more than 14 years of experience in environmental research and services. He has authored or edited 15 books and more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and scientific reports in popular magazines.

Sushobhan Majumdar, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Geography at Pandit Raghunath Murmu Smriti Mahavidyalaya, India. Previously he was employed by the Government of West Bengal in the Minority Affairs and Minority Education Department. He is currently engaged in research on the design and development of environmental geographies. He has more than 50 research papers, proceedings, and edited volumes to his credit.

Avnish Chauhan, PhD, is Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Graphic Era Hill University, India. With more than 15 years of teaching experience, he has published more than 56 research papers and edited and written over 30 textbook and reference books. He is a reviewer for Springer, Taylor and Francis, and other reputed publishers

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