ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE
WASTE
MANAGEMENT
22EG105A54 – S. Dheeraj Sai
22EG105A55 – S. Sharath Reddy
22EG105A56 – T. Joshika
22EG105A57 – T. Sneha
Introduction to Waste
Management
• Waste management is the process of collecting,
transporting, disposing, and monitoring waste
materials.
• Proper waste management is crucial for
environmental sustainability and public health.
• There are various types of waste management,
including solid waste management, liquid waste
management, and hazardous waste management.
 Solid Waste Management: Includes garbage,
trash, and other solid materials generated by
households and industries.

Types of Waste
Liquid Waste Management: Involves the
Management treatment and disposal of liquid waste such as
sewage and industrial effluents.

Hazardous Waste Management: Focuses on the

safe handling and disposal of materials that
pose a threat to human health and the
environment.
Effects of Solid Waste
Environmental pollution: Solid waste pollutes
air, water, and soil, affecting ecosystems and
wildlife.

Health hazards: Improper solid waste

management can lead to the spread of diseases
and respiratory issues.

Resource depletion: Wasteful disposal of

materials depletes natural resources and
energy.
Causes of Solid Waste

Improper disposal:
Excessive consumption: Lack of recycling: Failure
Dumping waste in water
The rise in consumerism to recycle materials results
bodies or open spaces
leads to an increase in in more waste being sent to
contributes to
waste generation. landfills.
environmental pollution.
 Proper disposal and treatment of urban
and industrial wastes are crucial for
environmental sustainability.
Control
Methods of Control methods aim to minimize the
negative impacts of waste on human
Urban and health and the ecosystem.
Industrial
Wastes Effective waste management practices
can help reduce pollution and conserve
natural resources.
Source Reduction and
Waste Minimization
• Source reduction involves reducing the
amount of waste generated at the source.

Waste minimization focuses on reducing the

quantity and toxicity of waste produced.

Strategies include implementing cleaner

production techniques and promoting
sustainable consumption habits.
Waste Segregation
and Recycling
• Waste segregation involves sorting waste into
different categories for proper disposal or
recycling.

• Recycling converts waste materials into new

products, reducing the need for raw materials.

• Promoting recycling programs and raising

awareness about the importance of waste
segregation are key strategies
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