Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Waste Mismanagement in Developing Countries: A Review of Global Issues

Environmental contamination due to solid waste mismanagement is a global issue. Open dumping and open burning are the main implemented waste treatment and final disposal systems, mainly visible in low-income countries. This paper reviews the main impacts due to waste mismanagement in developing coun...

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Main Authors: Navarro Ferronato, Vincenzo Torretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
environmental contamination
public health
solid waste management
sustainability
open dumping
informal recycling
open burning
sustainable development
hazardous waste
risk assessment
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/6/1060

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