Emerging Trends to Approaching Zero Waste

Environmental and Social Perspectives

1st Edition - December 4, 2021
Editors: Sunpreet Singh, Lalit Goswami, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Language: English
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Emerging Trends to Approaching Zero Waste: Environmental and Social Perspectives thoroughly examines the impact of various technological innovations, current guidelines and social awareness on the reduction of waste, with the ultimate aim of achieving the zero-waste target. Insights in the book will help users adopt the best possible methodologies at grass-root levels and show how modern societal procedures are becoming sustainable, with a goal of zero waste. It comprehensively discusses the scientific contributions of the environmental and social sector, along with the tools and technologies available for achieving the zero-waste targets.

This book is the first step toward understanding state-of-the-art practices in making the zero-waste goal a reality. It will be especially beneficial to researchers, academics, upper-level students, waste managers, engineers and managers of industries researching or hoping to implement zero-waste techniques.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Chapter 1: Emerging trends of zero waste in the built environment and a paradigm shift toward sustainability
Abstract
1.1: Waste in the built environment
1.2: Case study analysis on waste in the construction sector
1.3: Interdisciplinary approach for C&D waste management
1.4: Future direction and conclusions
References
Chapter 2: Indian indigenous knowledge system: Sustainable approach toward waste management
Abstract
2.1: Background
2.2: Introduction
2.3: Etiquette of Hindu lifestyle
2.4: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle: The pillars of waste management
2.5: Water conservation
2.6: Land resources
2.7: Indian philosophy and thought process
2.8: Lessons to be learned
2.9: Discussion and conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 3: Leveraging the potential of aquaponics for urban sustainability
Abstract
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Aquaponics
3.3: Aquaponics for food security, water management, and resource recovery
3.4: Designing the aquaponics for a sustainable future
3.5: Life cycle assessment of aquaponics system
3.6: Integrated planning for WtW in the living environment
3.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Waste management to zero waste: Global perspectives and review of Indian law and policy
Abstract
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Background: Waste management and zero waste
4.3: Law and policies on waste management: Waste colonialism to zero waste
4.4: Indian judiciary: Zero waste
4.5: Challenges to achieve zero waste
4.6: Zero waste models: India and beyond
4.7: Recommendations
4.8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Recent evolution in green technologies for effective valorization of food and agricultural wastes
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Overview of food and agriculture-based waste and its scope in energy production
5.3: Techniques implemented for the valorization of wastes in greener ways
5.4: Biological techniques for the valorization of food and agriculture wastes
5.5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Catalytic remediation of chlorinated organic compounds (COCs) in wastewater
Abstract
Highlights
Conflict of interests
6.1: Introduction
6.2: COCs removal methods
6.3: Removal of COCs using catalysts
6.4: Limits and avenues for future
6.5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Fidelity of NGOs toward zero waste in India: A conceptual framework for sustainability
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Ideal system
7.3: Role of nongovernmental organization
7.4: Reclaiming the materials
7.5: Segregation: A zero waste requisite
7.6: NGOs and recycling
7.7: NGO’s circular economy
7.8: Extended producer responsibility and how NGOs pitch in
7.9: NGO’s role in waste reduction
7.10: Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Sorption of pharmaceutical and personal care products from the wastewater by carbonaceous materials
Abstract
8.1: Introduction
8.2: PPCPs and the environment
8.3: PPCPs removal via carbonaceous materials
8.4: Mechanisms of PPCPs elimination by CMs
8.5: Regeneration of spent carbonaceous adsorbent materials
8.6: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 9: Social factors influencing household waste management
Abstract
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Social factors affecting the household waste segregation
9.3: Viable practices to enhance the recycling performance
9.4: Conceptual framework for concern to the environment
9.5: Circular economy of household waste
9.6: Internet of Things and machine learning for household waste management
9.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Waste management in fashion and textile industry: Recent advances and trends, life-cycle assessment, and circular economy
Abstract
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Zero waste fashion: A new, sustainable fashion practice
10.3: Environmental impacts
10.4: Re-fashioned: Cutting-edge clothing from upcycled materials
10.5: Types of textile waste
10.6: Waste and recycled textile materials used in building materials
10.7: Life cycle assessment of the textile product
10.8: Circular economy in the textile and apparel industry
10.9: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Further reading
Chapter 11: Techno-economic feasibility and hurdles on agricultural waste management
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Agro-waste and global scenario
11.3: Agro-waste treatment technologies and its benefits
11.4: Economic concerns on agro-waste management
11.5: Hurdles and steps to takeover for effective agro-waste utilization
11.6: Conclusions
References
Further reading
Chapter 12: Ammonia as a carrier of renewable energy: Recent progress of ammonia synthesis by homogeneous catalysts, heterogeneous catalysts, and electrochemical method
Abstract
12.1: Importance of ammonia
12.2: Reaction mechanisms of ammonia synthesis
12.3: Ammonia synthesis via an associative mechanism on a homogeneous catalyst
12.4: Ammonia synthesis via a dissociative mechanism on a heterogeneous catalyst
12.5: Electrochemical synthesis of NH3
12.6: Evaluation of each synthesis method from the viewpoint of the process
12.7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 13: Solid waste management through the concept of zero waste
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Types of solid waste and their environmental impact
13.3: Waste management hierarchy as a strategy
13.4: Innovative zero waste practices for a sustainable environment
13.5: Limitations of the ZW framework
13.6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 14: Economics and market of wastes
Abstract
14.1: Introduction
14.2: The size of the global waste market
14.3: Economics of waste
14.4: Economics of recycling
14.5: Policy governance for waste management
14.6: The role of policy instruments in changing the economics of waste
14.7: Conclusions and the way forward
References
Chapter 15: Roadmap from microalgae to biorefinery: A circular bioeconomy approach
Abstract
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Bio-refinery and circular economy
15.3: Microalgae cultivations and its derived resources
15.4: Microalgae biorefinery
15.5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 16: Recent advances in melanoidin removal from wastewater: Sources, properties, toxicity, and remediation strategies
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Melanoidin: Sources, structural, and biological properties
16.3: Treatment technologies
16.4: Biological treatment
16.5: Resource recovery
16.6: Conclusions
References
Index

Sunpreet Singh

Sunpreet Singh is researcher in NUS Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Initiative (NUSNNI). He has received Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, India. He has contributed extensively in additive manufacturing literature with publications appearing in Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Composite Part: B, Rapid Prototyping Journal, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Measurement, International Journal of Advance Manufacturing Technology, and Journal of Cleaner Production. He has authored more than 150+ research papers and book chapters. He is also editor of 3 books- "Current Trends in Bio-manufacturing", “3D Printing in Biomedical Engineering”, and "Biomaterials in Orthopaedics and Bone Regeneration - Design and Synthesis". He is also guest editor of several journals- special issue of “Functional Materials and Advanced Manufacturing”, Facta Universitatis, series: Mechanical Engineering (Scopus Indexed), Materials Science Forum (Scopus Indexed), and special issue on “Metrology in Materials and Advanced Manufacturing”, Measurement and Control (SCI indexed), Materials, Sustainability (MDPI).

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Lalit Goswami

Lalit Goswami, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea. He has received his Ph.D. in Environment from Centre for the Environment, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India. He has a specialization in environmental biotechnology, biodiesel production, bio-inspired carbonaceous nano-materials, membrane separation, and bioreactors. His current research involves industrial wastewater treatment, micropollutant, biofuels, downstream processing, resource recovery, bio-inspired materials, hydrogeochemistry. Dr. Goswami is the author of several articles published in peer-reviewed journals, many book chapters and three books in his research areas published in Elsevier, Taylor and Francis, Springer and American Society for Civil Engineers, etc.

Affiliations and expertise

Centre for the Environment, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, India

Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain

Prof. Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 150 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas.

Affiliations and expertise

Adjunct Professor and Director of laboratories, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA