Waste management

Waste management is all those activities and action required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This includes amongst other things, collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste together with monitoring and regulation. It also encompasses the legal and regulatory framework that relates to waste management encompassing guidance on recycling etc.

The term usually relates to all kinds of waste, whether generated during the extraction of raw materials, the processing of raw materials into intermediate and final products, the consumption of final products, or other human activities, including municipal (residential, institutional, commercial), agricultural, and special (health care, household hazardous wastes, sewage sludge). Waste management is intended to reduce adverse effects of waste on health, the environment or aesthetics.

Waste management practices are not uniform among countries (developed and developing nations); regions (urban and rural area), and sectors (residential and industrial).

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'Pinoys lack discipline in waste management'

The Manila Times 27 May 2023
AN official of the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) believes that Filipinos lack discipline when it comes to waste management ... "Initially, my observation is that if we're in another country, we can easily comply with the rules and regulations when it comes to waste management....
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UAE: Middle East's first 100% electric waste truck launched in Abu Dhabi

Khaleejtimes 27 May 2023
Abu Dhabi Waste Management (Tadweer) has launched the first 100 per cent electric waste truck in the UAE, the first fully electric heavy truck ever launched in Middle East. The first Renault 100 per cent electric truck will be used by Tadweer, the sole custodian of waste management for Abu Dhabi, to collect household waste in the emirate....
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Tadweer launches Middle East’s first 100% electric waste-collection truck in Abu Dhabi

Urdu Point 27 May 2023
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 27th May, 2023) Abu Dhabi Waste Management PJSC (Tadweer), in collaboration with Renault Trucks middle East and Al Masaood, has launched the first 100 percent electric waste truck in the UAE in Abu Dhabi, the first fully electric heavy truck ever launched in Middle East....
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How do I dispose of household waste? Safely — and Washington County can help.

St George News 27 May 2023
Kevin Kunz, Washington County Solid Waste district manager, displays information about recycling, Washington, Utah, May 2023 ... Washington County Waste District Manager Kevin Kunz said these include items like aerosol cans, batteries, fuel, herbicides, paint, oil and pesticides....
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Eco-friendly pads: an alternative to control menstrual waste

Kuensel 27 May 2023
It is essential to consider the well-being and safety of those involved in waste management processes,” officials said ... Advocating for improved waste management infrastructure and facilities, along with proper education and awareness, can help address the environmental challenges associated with menstrual waste....
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Middle East’s first 100% electric waste truck launched in UAE

The Siasat Daily 27 May 2023
Abu Dhabi Waste Management PJSC (Tadweer) on Saturday launched the Middle East’s first 100 percent electric heavy truck for collecting household waste in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Abu Dhabi Media Office (ADMO) reported ... “Tadweer has established its position as a pioneer in waste management and driving a sustainable future....
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Abu Dhabi launches first all-electric waste collection lorry

The National 27 May 2023
Abu Dhabi Waste Management, better known as Tadweer, has teamed up with Renault Trucks Middle East and Al Masaood Group to launch the eco-friendly vehicle ... Ali Al Dhaheri, managing director and chief executive of Tadweer, said the company was “excited to see what this E-Tech Waste ......
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Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency boss promises help on zero waste plan

Daily Freeman 27 May 2023
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency officials are seeking ways to advance the goals of a Zero Waste initiative that has yet to be drafted by legislators and previously dismissed by former board members ... Legislators began pushing the agency in 2019 to adopt a Zero Waste policy in its long-term solid waste management plan....
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7.50 lakh tonnes garbage dumped in nullahs every year

Hindustan Times 27 May 2023
Deputy commissioner (solid waste management department), Asha Raut, said, “Pune generates around 2,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily within its municipal limits, which is collected and transported by the civic body for disposal ... of garbage and solid waste in the city.”....
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Letter: Paint stewardship — the critical first step

Eagle-Tribune 27 May 2023
... legislation is foundational to moving us away from our linear economy model of take, make, consume and dispose towards a circular economy where things are made, consumed and managed in a way that minimizes our use of natural resources, cuts waste and reduces carbon emissions....
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SDGs 6 & 14: Ever heard of them?

B & FT Online 27 May 2023
For instance, inadequate waste management techniques have caused disease outbreaks like cholera in our communities, and air pollution in cities is linked to respiratory issues ... by chemical and industrial waste, and human waste from shoddy sanitary facilities, among others....
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UAE: Middle East’s first 100% electric garbage collection trucks roll out in Abu Dhabi

Gulf News 27 May 2023
The Abu Dhabi Waste Management PJSC (Tadweer) has launched the Middle East’s first fully-electric heavy truck for collecting household waste ... Ali Al Dhaheri, managing director and CEO of Tadweer, said. “Tadweer has established its position as a pioneer in waste management and driving a sustainable future....
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The UN’s low-ambition plastics plan supports industry at humanity’s expense

The Hill 27 May 2023
Supporting small business incubators and microfinance for entrepreneurs and community organizations to develop plastic-free packaging and reuse/refill systems would be more effective to establish zero-waste systems compatible with local traditions, culture, socio-economic conditions and capacity to manage solid waste....

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