360 Degree Waste Management, Volume Two: Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, and Industrial Waste and Remediation presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding various types of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and industrial waste, including their origin, management, recycling, disposal, effects on ecosystems, and social and economic impacts. By applying the concepts of sustainable, affordable and integrated approaches for the improvement of waste management, the book confronts social, economic and environmental challenges. Thus, researchers, waste managers and environmental engineers will find critical information to identify long-term answers to problems of waste management that require complex understanding and analysis.Presenting key concepts in the management of biomedical and industrial waste, Volume Two of this two volume series includes aspects on microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, economics of waste management and future implications. - Provides a critical assessment of economic, social and environmental challenges due to solid wastes, highlighting sustainable management approach - Describes various factors to be considered while developing waste management strategies, including techniques for reuse, reduce, recycle or recovery of solid waste and management of other wastes, such as wastes from pharmaceuticals, aluminum industry, heavy metal, and other metallurgical waste - Addresses contemporary issues such as the transformation of waste into value-added products - Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the management of various types of biomedical, pharmaceutical and industrial waste

360 Degree Waste Management, Volume One: Fundamentals, Agricultural and Domestic Waste, and Remediation presents an interdisciplinary approach to understanding various types of agricultural and domestic waste, including their origin, management, recycling, disposal, effects on ecosystems, and social and economic impacts. By applying the concepts of sustainable, affordable and integrated approaches for improvement of waste management, the book confronts social, economic and environmental challenges. Thus, researchers, waste managers and environmental engineers will find critical information for identifying long-term answers to problems of waste management that require complex understanding and analysis.Presenting key concepts in the management of agricultural and domestic or municipal waste, this new volume includes aspects on the microbiology of waste management, advanced treatment processes, environmental impacts, technological developments, the economics of waste management and future implications. - Provides a critical assessment of the economic, social and environmental challenges associated with solid wastes, highlighting sustainable management approaches - Describes various factors to be considered when developing waste management strategies, including techniques to reuse, reduce, recycle or recover solid waste and manage other wastes - Addresses contemporary issues such as the transformation of waste into value-added products - Presents an interdisciplinary approach to the management of various types of agricultural and domestic waste

Healthcare facilities, medical laboratories and biomedical research facilities generate large amounts of biomedical waste. Poor management of the waste can cause serious health and environmental hazards. This book aims to cover the latest technologies and innovations for sustainable management. It covers bioremediation processes, plastic waste recycling, and metal recovery. It also discusses waste monetization, such as conversion into energy.

The burden of global electronic waste, or e-waste, grows heavier by the day, demanding we take a closer look at the obscure hazards lurking within electronic devices. E-Waste takes a calamitous toll on ecosystems and human well-being, necessitating immediate action. Sustainable Solutions for E-Waste and Development is an academic reference source that takes an incisive journey through the nexus of sustainable development and the surging menace of e-waste. In an age where our lives are orchestrated by gadgets, this book uncovers the profound repercussions that these marvels bear upon our environment, societies, and economies. As the dawn of an imperative revolution beckons, this book casts a discerning eye on unconventional strategies, propelling readers into the realm of pioneering e-waste management, recycling ventures, and circular economy paradigms. It offers a panoramic view of policy blueprints and technological frontiers that could herald a future harmonizing technological progress with environmental sustainability. The book’s compendium of recent research revelations, exemplars, and best practices foster an ecosystem of collaborative inquiry. Written and edited with the cognizance of the topic’s wide audience, the book bridges academic rigor with accessible exposition. From scholars engrossed in environmental science, technology, and sustainable development to policymakers crafting the global legislative tapestry, this publication’s relevance transcends boundaries.

Smart cities emanate from a smart renewable-energy-aided power grid. The smart grid technologies offer an array of benefits like reliability, availability, and resiliency. Smart grids phenomenally contribute to facilitating cities reaching those sustainability goals over time. Digital technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) significantly contribute to the two-way communication between utilities and customers in smart cities. Five salient features of this book are as follows: Smart grid to the smart customer Intelligent computing for smart grid applications Novel designs of IoT systems such as smart healthcare, smart transportation, smart home, smart agriculture, smart manufacturing, smart grid, smart education, smart government, smart traffic management systems Innovations in using IoT and AI in improving resilience of smart energy infrastructure Challenges and future research directions of smart city applications

In the years following the global Covid-19 pandemic, existing issues in global supply chains became exacerbated, bringing attention to the need for advancement and innovation to solve the complex problems. We live in an era characterized by relentless technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and evolving consumer demands, and the supply chain management landscape is being forced to undergo profound transformations. Strategic Innovations for Dynamic Supply Chains offers a comprehensive exploration of the paradigm shifts, emerging trends, and groundbreaking strategies shaping the future of supply chain dynamics. Ideal for professionals, academics, and decision-makers navigating the complexities of contemporary supply chain management, the collaborative effort behind this book combines the insights of leading experts, industry visionaries, and innovative thinkers to unravel the complexities of modern supply chain ecosystems and provide a roadmap for organizations seeking to thrive in constant change. It emphasizes the importance of sustainability and responsiveness, and provides strategic frameworks for decision-makers.

The Future of Sustainability, the tenth and final volume of the Berkshire Encyclopedia of Sustainability, brings together essays from a group of renowned scholars and well-known environmentalist thinkers. Crucial topics are considered in terms of the future of humanity and its relationship with the natural world, from the outlook for nuclear energy, cities, energy, agriculture, water, food security, mobility, and migration; the role of higher education; and the concept of collective learning. The volume concludes with a resource guide for teaching materials at several levels, a directory of leading undergraduate- and graduate-level programs in sustainability, and a combined index of the 10-volume set.