Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World 1st Edition

Waste Management and Resource Recycling in the Developing World (1st Edition) by Pardeep Singh, Pramit Verma, Rishikesh Singh, Arif Ahamad, André Batalhão offers a timely, practical roadmap for transforming waste challenges into resource opportunities across Asia, Africa, Latin America and other developing regions.

Rapid urbanization and limited infrastructure make effective waste management and resource recycling critical for public health, climate resilience and local economies. This authoritative volume blends policy insights, engineering solutions and community-level approaches to deliver actionable strategies for municipal planners, engineers, NGOs, researchers and students. Clear explanations cover integrated solid-waste systems, informal recycling sectors, waste-to-resource technologies, composting, landfill management and circular-economy principles tailored to low- and middle-income contexts.

Packed with real-world perspectives and regionally relevant guidance, the book helps readers design cost-effective programs, improve collection and segregation, engage informal workers, and evaluate environmental and economic trade-offs. Emphasis on sustainability, scalability and stakeholder collaboration ensures the content is directly applicable to cities, towns and rural communities seeking pragmatic results.

Whether you’re a policymaker drafting regulations, a practitioner implementing recycling initiatives, or an academic researching sustainable development in the developing world, this edition is an indispensable reference. Accessible yet rigorous, it bridges theory and practice to inspire measurable improvements in waste management systems.

Order your copy today to equip your team or classroom with the knowledge needed to turn municipal waste into valuable resources and drive lasting environmental and social benefits across developing countries.

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