Challenges for sustainable solid waste management : Lessons from Thailand

This book analyzes the status quo concerning waste generation and management systems in Thailand and other developing countries with similar problems. It addresses municipal, electronic, industrial and hazardous wastes, as well as management instruments, and key factors shaping the progress of waste...

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Main Author: Pharino, C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2017]
Series: SpringerBriefs on case studies of sustainable development.
Subjects:
Refuse and refuse disposal > Thailand.
Refuse and refuse disposal > Thailand > Case studies.
Thailand.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
ISBN: 9789811046315
9789811046292
Physical Description: 1 online resource : color illustrations

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Summary: This book analyzes the status quo concerning waste generation and management systems in Thailand and other developing countries with similar problems. It addresses municipal, electronic, industrial and hazardous wastes, as well as management instruments, and key factors shaping the progress of waste management as a whole. The book highlights lessons learnt from various successful efforts to overcome these problems in Thailand, and offers recommendations for promoting sustainable waste management systems in Thailand and other countries with similar backgrounds in the future. These include the introduction of a polluter-pay concept, incentive systems for recycling and reusing, and promoting environmental education and awareness in key sectors.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9789811046315
9789811046292
Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

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