Author : Dr. Vishal Pathak
Publisher : AG Publishing House (AGPH Books)
ISBN 13 : 8195327842
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)
Book Synopsis INDUSTRIAL WASTE: THE DARK SIDE OF DEVELOPMENT by : Dr. Vishal Pathak
Download or read book INDUSTRIAL WASTE: THE DARK SIDE OF DEVELOPMENT written by Dr. Vishal Pathak and published by AG Publishing House (AGPH Books). This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Industrial waste is the waste produced by industrial activity which includes any material that is rendered useless during a manufacturing process such as that of factories, mills, and mining operations. Dirt and gravel, masonry and concrete, scrap metal, oil, solvents, chemicals, scrap lumber, and even vegetable waste from restaurants are examples of industrial waste. Industrial waste can come in the form of solids, semi-solids, or liquids. Hazardous waste (some of which are toxic) or non-hazardous waste are both possibilities. Industrial waste can contaminate groundwater, lakes, streams, rivers, and coastal waterways, as well as harm the soil and neighboring water bodies. Since the industrial revolution, industrial waste has been a concern. Toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive industrial waste are all possibilities. This garbage, if not adequately handled, may have serious health and environmental implications. Unscientific treatment, poor trash collection, and ethical issues are the main issues impacting solid waste management. As a result, environmental deterioration, water pollution, soil contamination, and air pollution become a problem. This book presents the major issues that occur because of industrial waste and the reasons behind the occurrence of industrial waste. The types of industrial wastes and their impact iv on environment and health of living beings are also described and discussed. The primary aim of this book is to present the issues of industrial waste with its negative impact and possible disposal solution. This book also explored the methods of industrial waste disposal system and presented the current strategies that helps in reduction of industrial wastes. A wide area of problems and solutions related to industrial waste in this book to provide the readers with proper understanding of the topic.