Advanced Organic Waste Management

Advanced Organic Waste Management: Sustainable Practices and Approaches provides an integrated holistic approach to the challenges associated with organic waste management, particularly related to sustainability, lifecycle assessment, emerging regulations, and novel approaches for resource and energy recovery. In addition to traditional techniques, such as anaerobic digestion, composting, innovative and emerging techniques of waste recycling like hydrothermal carbonization and vermicomposting are included. The book combines the fundamentals and practices of sustainable organic waste management with successful case studies from developed and developing countries, highlighting practical applications and challenges.

Sections cover global organic waste generation, encompassing sources and types, composition and characteristics, focus on technical aspects related to various resource recovery techniques like composting and vermicomposting, cover various waste-to-energy technologies, illustrate various environmental management tools for organic waste, present innovative organic waste management practices and strategies complemented by detailed case studies, introduce the circular bioeconomy approach, and more.

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Title Page
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Table of Contents
Contributors
Part 1 Organic waste: generation, composition, and health hazards
Chapter 1 Organic waste: generation, composition and valorisation
Abstract
Keywords
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Sources, composition and characterization of the solid waste
1.3 Wastes as a wealth and source of income
1.4 Valorization of organic solid waste
1.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 2 Open dumping of organic waste: Associated fire, environmental pollution and health hazards
Abstract
Keywords
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Fires at MSW landfills
2.3 Existing status of municipal solid waste management system
2.4 Challenges and opportunities for organic waste treatment
2.5 Approach required for sustainable organic waste management
2.6 Conclusion
References
Part 2 Resource recovery from organic waste
Chapter 3 Composting and vermicomposting: Process optimization for the management of organic waste
Abstract
Keywords
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Compositing
3.3 Types of composting and time optimization
3.4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 4 Composting techniques: utilization of organic wastes in urban areas of Indian cities
Abstract
Keywords
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Municipal solid waste management in Indian scenario
4.3 Composting practices in urban areas
4.4 Factors effecting urban composting
4.5 Recovery of resources from urban waste through composting process
4.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5 Challenges and opportunities for disposal of floral waste in developing countries by using composting method
Abstract
Keywords
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Sources of flower waste
5.3 Types of flower used for worship
5.4 Significance of flower waste management
5.5 Flower waste management using different technique in current scenario
5.6 Utilization of various composting process using the different composting technique for the flower waste management
5.7 Case studies of composting of flower waste at SVNIT, Surat, India
5.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6 Valorization of industrial solid waste through novel biological treatment methods – integrating different composting techniques
Abstract
Keywords
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Composting methodologies
6.3 Implications of previous studies
6.4 Evaluation of integrated rotary drum and vermicomposting process with three different earthworm species
6.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7 Vermicomposting of organic wastes by earthworms: Making wealth from waste by converting ‘garbage into gold' for farmers
Abstract
Keywords
7.1 Introduction: mounting organic wastes – Growing economic and environmental burden on nations
7.2 Organic wastes that can be vermicomposted on large scale by earthworms
7.3 Species of waste-eater earthworms which can efficiently biodegrade the organic wastes for vermicomposting
7.4 Mechanism of worm action in vermicomposting of organic wastes
7.5 Some key considerations in vermicomposting of organic wastes by earthworms
7.6 Some conditions essential for efficient action of earthworms to degrade the organic wastes
7.7 Vermicomposting of organic wastes on commercial scale: a good opportunity for promoting agri-business, creating self-employment and combating poverty for the poor farmers
7.8 Nations in world promoting vermicomposting technology to convert organic wastes into wealth for farmers
7.9 The social, economic and environmental benefits of vermicomposting organic wastes - Reducing the cost of construction and disposal of wastes in landfills, producing health protective organic foods and huge earthworm's biomass for their uses in production of vermi-meals, vermi-medicines, vermi-detergents and lubricants
7.10 Some problems encountered during vermi-composting of organic wastes and their solutions
7.11 Conclusions
References
Chapter 8 Current problems of vermistabilization as a sustainable strategy for recycling of excess sludge
Abstract
Keywords
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Vermistabilization for sludge
8.3 Operation problems of vermistabilization
8.4 Problems of environmental risks in sludge vermicompost
8.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 9 Recent advances in composting and vermicomposting techniques in the cold region: resource recovery, challenges, and way forward
Abstract
Keywords
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Recent composting methods adopted in the cold region
9.3 Composting operations
9.4 Marketing potential
9.6 Conclusion
9.7 Future aspects
Acknowledgment
Author statement
References
Chapter 10 Resource recovery and value addition of terrestrial weeds through vermicomposting
Abstract
Keywords
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Vermicomposting of selected weeds
10.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Composting and vermicomposting of obnoxious weeds - A novel approach for the degradation of allelochemicals
Abstract
Keywords
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Indian terrestrial weeds and their ecological effects
11.3 Composting and vermicomposting– best practice to manage terrestrial weeds
11.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Vermicomposting and bioconversion approaches towards the sustainable utilization of palm oil mill waste
Abstract
Keywords
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Vermicomposting of palm oil mill waste
12.3 Palm oil mill waste vermicompost as a soil amendment
12.4 Bioenergy potential of palm oil mill waste
12.5 Conclusion and future work
References
Part 3 Energy recovery from organic waste
Chapter 13 Composition, characteristics and challenges of OFMSW for biogas production: Influence of mechanism and operating parameters to improve digestion process
Abstract
Keywords
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Compositional characteristics of OFMSW
13.3 Challenges in the optimization of waste through AD
13.4 Operating parameter/ factors affecting the AD
13.5 Technologies used for improved biogas production
13.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14 Factors affecting anaerobic digestion for biogas production: a review
Abstract
Keywords
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Anaerobic digestion
14.3 Factors affecting anaerobic digestion
14.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15 Recent advancements in anaerobic digestion: A Novel approche for waste to energy
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Anaerobic digestion
15.3 Factors affecting anaerobic digestion
15.4 Limitations
15.5 Methods to enhance ad process
15.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 16 Solid state anaerobic digestion of organic waste for the generation of biogas and bio manure
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Anaerobic digestion (AD)
16.3 Critical factors influencing the AD process
16.4 Influence of substrate type on AD process
16.5 Classification of anaerobic digestion process based on solids concentration
16.6 Operational strategies to overcome the SSAD limitations
16.7 Technologies available on solid state anaerobic digestion
16.8 Enhanced hydrolysis of high solid substrates
16.9 Conclusions and scope for future research
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 17 Use of petroleum refinery sludge for the production of biogas as an alternative energy source: a review
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Growing demand of oil and need for alternative energy sources
17.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18 A review on hydrothermal pretreatment of sewage sludge: Energy recovery options and major challenges
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Thermal hydrolysis (TH)
18.3 Wet oxidation (WO)
18.4 Hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC)
18.5 Commercial systems in market
18.6 Gaps and scope for future research
18.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Web References
Chapter 19 Bioreactor landfills: sustainable solution for disposal of municipal solid waste
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Dry tomb Vs bioreactor landfill
19.3 Key design criteria for bioreactor landfill
19.4 Utilization of LFG for electricity generation
19.5 Sustainability of bioreactor landfill
19.6 Conclusion
References
Part 4 Environmental management tools for organic waste
Chapter 20 An approach for integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs) through organic waste management
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Organic waste generation
20.3 Challenges and opportunities associated with the organic waste management
20.4 Potential benefits articulated towards health and safety environment
20.5 Integrating sustainability with organic waste management for sustainable livelihood
20.6 Conclusion
Declaration of competing interest
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 21 Application of remote sensing and GIS in integrated solid waste management - a short review
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Role of GIS and RS in ISWM
21.3 Application of GIS and RS in ISWM
21.4 Conclusion
References
Part 5 Innovative practices for circular bioeconomy in organic waste management
Chapter 22 Circular system of resource recovery and reverse logistics approach: key to zero waste and zero landfill
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Concept and philosophy of zero waste
22.3 Zero landfill concept
22.4 Implementation of zero waste program
22.5 Life cycle management and assessment (LCA)
22.6 Reverse logistics approach
22.7 Green engineering principles
22.8 Polluter pays principle
22.9 Extended producer responsibility
22.10 Zero waste index
22.11 Zero waste management strategies at industrial level
22.12 Benefits and challenges in implementation of zero waste philosophy
22.13 Critical success factors for ‘‘Zero waste”
22.14 Conclusion
References
Chapter 23 Sustainable waste management approach: A paradigm shift towards zero waste into landfills
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Need of the paradigm shift towards zero waste
23.3 Strategic steps towards zero waste paradigm
23.4 Issues in zero waste strategy development
23.5 Application and limitations of the ZW framework
23.6 Current scenario in smart cities
23.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 24 Current trends and future challenges in smart waste management in smart cities
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Waste management
24.3 Treatments and disposal
24.4 What is the need?
24.5 Waste management in smart cities
24.6 Sustainability framework
24.7 Future developments
24.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 25 Smart waste management practices in smart cities: Current trends and future perspectives
Abstract
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Waste management practices
25.3 Integration of technologies for waste management in smart cities
25.4 Integrated framework for smart waste management practices
25.5 Factors affecting the integrated framework of smart waste management practices
25.6 Uncertainties associated with smart waste management
25.7 Future prospects
25.8 Conclusions
References
Chapter 26 Waste management of rural slaughterhouses in developing countries
Abstract
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Challenges in organic waste recycling
26.3 Treatment alternatives of slaughterhouse waste
26.4 Achievement of circular bioeconomy through waste valorization
26.5 Conclusion and recommendations
Acknowledgements
References
Part 6 Transition towards sustainability
Chapter 27 An emerging trend in waste management of COVID-19
Abstract
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Transmission, symptoms, data of COVID-19 disease
27.3 Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
27.4 Types of protective systems being used
27.5 Biomedical wastes generated during COVID-19 and their effects
27.6 Treatments for biomedical wastes generated during COVID-19
27.7 Future outlook and challenges
27.8 Websites
References
Chapter 28 Implications of COVID-19 pandemic on waste management practices: Challenges, opportunities, and strategies towards sustainability
Abstract
28.1 Introduction
28.2 The global overview of the solid waste during the COVID-19 pandemic
28.3 Solid waste management and the COVID-19 pandemic
28.4 Future prospects
28.5 Conclusions
References
Index

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