| Challenges for Sustainable Solid Waste Management: Lessons from Thailand 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Pharino, Chanathip (Author) |
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ISBN: 9811046298 ISBN-13: 9789811046292 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - Waste Management - Nature | Natural Resources |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Series: Springerbriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.50 lbs) 141 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book analyzes the status quo concerning waste generation and management systems in Thailand and other developing countries with similar problems. It addresses municipal, electronic, industrial and hazardous wastes, as well as management instruments, and key factors shaping the progress of waste management as a whole. The book highlights lessons learnt from various successful efforts to overcome these problems in Thailand, and offers recommendations for promoting sustainable waste management systems in Thailand and other countries with similar backgrounds in the future. These include the introduction of a polluter-pay concept, incentive systems for recycling and reusing, and promoting environmental education and awareness in key sectors. |
