Author: Mazumdar, N.B.

Source: International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, Volume 7, Numbers 3-4, 18 September 2007 , pp. 326-350(25)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

Composting of municipal solid waste is an emerging area in India with great prospects as well as constraints. These developments can be examined from the waste management, agricultural and climate change scenario. The technology is simple and affordable, the product is beneficial for soil and significant saving of land (required for land-filling) is achieved. However, public-private partnership efforts are constrained due to quality requirements, marketing and pricing issues. This paper assesses the current scenario in the light of past developments, its role and potential in the Indian context and ways to make it sustainable on a long-term basis.

Keywords: ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALS; Environment and Sustainable Development

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJETM.2007.015150

Affiliations: 1: IL&FS Ecosmart Ltd. (Infrastructure Leasing and Financial services), New Delhi, India The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), New Delhi, India

Publication date: 2007-09-18

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