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Asked: May 4, 20232023-05-04T21:03:18+05:30 2023-05-04T21:03:18+05:30In: Land

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How do different countries around the world manage their waste and landfills, and what can we learn from their approaches?

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  1. Himani Negi Sapling
    2023-05-04T21:11:34+05:30Added an answer on May 4, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    Different countries around the world manage their waste and landfills in different ways, depending on factors such as population size, economic resources, and cultural attitudes towards waste. Here are some examples of waste management approaches from around the world and what we can learn from them:

    1. Sweden: Sweden has one of the highest rates of waste recycling in the world, with over 99% of household waste being recycled, composted, or converted to energy. The country has invested heavily in waste-to-energy facilities and district heating systems, which use waste as a fuel source to generate electricity and heat for buildings.

    Lesson: Investing in waste-to-energy facilities and district heating systems can be an effective way to reduce waste going to landfills and provide renewable energy sources.

    1. Japan: Japan has a strong culture of waste reduction and recycling, with the government setting ambitious targets for waste reduction and promoting initiatives such as food waste recycling and home appliance recycling.

    Lesson: Encouraging a culture of waste reduction and recycling through government initiatives and public education can help to reduce waste going to landfills.

    1. Germany: Germany has implemented a “dual system” for waste management, which involves both public and private waste management companies collecting and processing waste. The system is financed by fees paid by producers of packaging materials, and has led to high rates of recycling and waste reduction.

    Lesson: Creating a financially sustainable waste management system that involves both public and private sectors can be an effective way to reduce waste going to landfills.

    1. India: India faces significant challenges in managing its waste, with many landfills being overburdened and lacking proper management practices. However, the country has implemented initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), which aims to improve waste management and sanitation.

    Lesson: Implementing government initiatives to improve waste management practices can be an important step in reducing the negative impact of landfills on the environment.

    By learning from the waste management approaches of different countries around the world, we can develop more effective and sustainable waste management strategies in our own communities.

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