Rural Waste Management Issues at Global Level (Introductory Chapter)

Mihai FC. and Taherzadeh M J. 2017. Rural waste management issues at global level (Introductory chapter) In: Mihai FC (ed) Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas. InTech Open .Croatia DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.70268 pp. 1-10

11 Pages Posted: 29 Sep 2017

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Florin Mihai

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University - Department of Geography

Mohammad Taherzadeh

Independent

Date Written: June 1, 2017

Abstract

This chapter intends to draw attention to solid waste management sector toward rural areas where bad practices and public health threats could be avoided through traditional and integrated waste management routes. The expansion of waste collection services across rural municipalities should be a priority for many countries. Agricultural and municipal waste diversion from wild dumps and open burning practices must be avoided through smart solutions at the local level which are cost-efficient particularly in developing countries. The book further examines, on the one hand, the main challenges in the development of reliable waste management practices across rural regions and, on the other hand, the concrete solutions and the new opportunities across the world in dealing with rural solid waste.

Keywords: waste management; rural development; global issues; sustainability; pollution

JEL Classification: K32; L97; L98; L90; Q20; O20; R58; R52

Suggested Citation

Mihai, Florin and Taherzadeh, Mohammad, Rural Waste Management Issues at Global Level (Introductory Chapter) (June 1, 2017). Mihai FC. and Taherzadeh M J. 2017. Rural waste management issues at global level (Introductory chapter) In: Mihai FC (ed) Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas. InTech Open .Croatia DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.70268 pp. 1-10, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3043654

Florin Mihai (Contact Author)

Alexandru Ioan Cuza University - Department of Geography ( email )

Iasi, Iasi
Romania

Mohammad Taherzadeh

Independent

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