Zero Waste Management Technologies

Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Gowhar Hamid Dar, Younis Ahmad Hajam

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Springer International Publishing AG
30 June 2024

Economic geography; Waste management; Sustainability; Waste treatment & disposal

This volume highlights cutting-edge research on Zero waste management and the associated effects of waste on the environment. Predominantly, it focuses on the challenges of dealing with the amassed production of waste and the cumulative impact of increasing waste on the biosphere. Different sections of this book focus on the comprehensive overview of the technological advancements driving the Zero Waste movement. Furthermore, it explores innovations in waste reduction, recycling, and repurposing, from a global perspective, examining the diverse cultural, social, and economic factors influencing the adoption of zero waste strategies worldwide. In addition, it discusses the challenges, and opportunities inherent in promoting a unified global effort toward sustainable resource management. Discover the latest breakthroughs in waste reduction, recycling, and resource optimization. This essential guide empowers you to implement practical, innovative solutions for a greener future. Whether abusiness owner, environmental enthusiast, or simply curious about sustainable living, this book is a roadmap to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Edited by: Rouf Ahmad Bhat, Gowhar Hamid Dar, Younis Ahmad Hajam
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2024 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031572746
ISBN 10: 3031572742
Pages: 341
Publication Date: 30 June 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

A comprehensive review on the development of zero waste management.- Crop residue management practices for sustaining soil health.- Biostimulation of microbes for enhanced oil removal from petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soils: A zero waste remediation approach.

Dr. Rouf Ahmad Bhat (PhD) has pursued his doctorate at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (Division of Environmental Sciences) and presently working in the Department of School Education, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Bhat has been teaching graduate and postgraduate students of environmental sciences for the past 3 years. He is an author of more than 55 research articles (h-index 30; i-index 44; total citation 2700) and 40 book chapters and has published more than 40 books with international publishers (Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press Taylor and Francis, Apple Academic Press, John Wiley, IGI Global). He has his specialization in Limnology, Toxicology, Phytochemistry, and Phytoremediation. Dr. Bhat has presented and participated in numerous state, national, and international conferences, seminars, workshops, and symposiums. Besides, he has worked as an associate environmental expert in World Bank-funded Flood Recovery Projectand also the environmental support staff in the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded development projects. He has received many awards, appreciations, and recognition for his services to the science of water testing, air, and noise analysis. He has served as an editorial board member and a reviewer of reputed international journals. Dr. Bhat is still writing and experimenting with diverse capacities of plants for use in aquatic pollution remediation. Dr. Gowhar Hamid Dar (PhD) is currently working as an Assistant Professor & Head in the Department of Environmental Science, Government Degree College Kulgam, Higher Education Department, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has a PhD in Environmental Science with specialization in Environmental Microbiology (Fish Microbiology, Fish Pathology, Industrial Microbiology, Taxonomy and Limnology). He has been teaching postgraduate and graduate students for the past many years at Post graduate Department of Environmental Science, SriPratap College, Cluster University Srinagar. He has more than 70 research articles (h-index 17; i-index 22; total citation >950) in international and national journals of repute and a more than 20 books with international publishers (Springer, Elsevier, CRC Press Taylor and Francis, Apple Academic Press, John Wiley, IGI Global) to his credit. Moreover, he supervises a number of students for the completion of Masters and Doctorate degrees. He has been working on the Isolation, Identification and Characterization of microbes, their pathogenic behaviour and impact of pollution on development of diseases in fish fauna for the last several years. He has received many awards and appreciations for his services towards science and development. Besides, he also acts as a member of various research and academic committees. Further, Dr. Dar is Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator for different R&D projects sanctioned by Govt.of India and Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir. Dr. Younis Ahmad Hajam holds a doctorate in Zoology from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidayalaya (A Central University), Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Life Sciences and Allied Health Sciences, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Formerly Dr. Younis Ahmad had worked as assistant Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, Career Point University, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India. He is teaching undergraduate and postgraduate and doctorate students. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published 46 research papers in leading national and international journals, more than 50 book chapters and four (10) national proceedings. Dr. Younis Ahmad has published 8 books as editor in Springer, Apple Academic Press, NOVA Science Publishers, Taylor and Francis etc. He has guided 5 M.Sc. students under thesis mode and 33 M.Sc. students under project mode. Dr Younis Ahmad has completed one major research project (PI), three projects under HP Chief Minister Start up scheme. Dr Younis Ahmad has also served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at Zoology, Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He has presented his research work in more than 35 national and international conferences; Dr. Younis Ahmad has attended more than 30 national and international conferences, and 5 workshops. He has organized various conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars of national and international level. Dr. Younis Ahmad has also delivered an invited lecture in international conference. He has received a national award for his contributions to biological science. He is editorial member of various international journals and is also member of Asian Council of Science editors.