WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Waste management refers to the activities and actions that handle waste materials. It includes collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste. Waste prevention, recycling, reuse, and recovery are important waste management strategies that eases the burden on landfills, conserves natural resources, and saves energy. This helps utilize resources more effectively and sustainably. Humans generate a lot of waste, much of which now affects the air we breathe, the water we drink, and land on which we live. According to the United Nations, about 11.2 billion tonnes of solid waste is collected worldwide, almost all of which comes from humans alone. We therefore not only need to manage this waste but also come up with strategies that will manage such waste sustainably. This article will talk about sustainable waste management, its importance and said strategies for sustainable wastemanagement.