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...
Main Authors: | Navarro Ferronato, Vincenzo Torretta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/6/1060 |
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