Improper Management of Solid Waste in Pakistan and Its Effects

poor management of solid waste is causing environmental and social effects.

Introduction Solid Waste: Solid waste consists of non-soluble materials, semisolids, or solids. Non-soluble materials are sewage sludge, municipal garbage, mining residues, industrial waste, demolition waste, agricultural waste, gases and liquids in containers, etc. Solid waste being generated in Pakistan ranges from 0.283 to 0.612 kilogram per capita per day. The growing rate of waste production […]

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Waste to Energy Plants Can Curb Pakistan’s Electricity Crisis

renewable energy source by waste to energy technique

Introduction Due to urban sprawl and increasing population, municipal solid waste is being produced in high quantity each day. This issue of waste requires proper handling and supervision. The accumulated waste often results in the outbreak of diseases. There are various municipal solid waste-related treatment methods; however, the specific ways that do not cause threats […]

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Biomethane from MSW– A Case Study of Karachi Pakistan

anaerobic biodestion for waste to energy power generation

Published research reported a case study of Karachi related to the assessment of biomethane generation from municipal solid waste. Anaerobic biodigestion was carried out on fresh synthetic waste material. The study suggested the installation of biowaste digestion plants and reported the 21 % estimated reduction in an energy supply shortage. There would be no release […]

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