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Sanitation and Water Disposal The seriousness of the challenges associated with urban Water supply and sanitation in India have been recognised in recent times. After decades of neglect, the first national effort to invest in the urban water and sanitation sector commenced in the 1970s, but was accorded considerable priority in the subsequent … Read more
Solid Waste Management; Types of Solid waste Management; Factors affecting Solid Waste Generation Solid Waste Management Solid waste management is basic public Services which every citizen should have access to, both for
Biotechnology in environmental clean up process Landfill Technologies Solid wastes account for an increasing proportion of the waste generated by urban societies. While a part of this volume consists of glass, plastics, and other non-biodegradable material, a considerable proportion of this is made of decomposable solid organic material, like food wastes from large … Read more
Solid Waste Management; Types of Solid waste Management; Factors affecting Solid Waste Generation Solid Waste Management Solid waste management is basic public Services which every citizen should have access to, both for INFRASTRUCTURE (D) All of the above. What are some of the future trends in solid waste management? (A) Increased emphasis on recycling and … Read more
Waste Water Management Water, food and energy securities are emerging as increasingly important and vital issues for India and the world. Most of the river basins in India and elsewhere are closing or closed and experiencing moderate to severe water shortages, brought on by the simultaneous effects of agricultural Growth, industrialization and Urbanization. Current and … Read more
Waste minimization is an appropriate strategy to address the problems of industrial pollution. The objective of the scheme is to assist the small and medium scale industries in adoption of cleaner production processes. • A scheme on adoption of clean technology and promotion and establishment of waste minimization circles in small and medium scale industries … Read more
What is Compost Manure? Compost manure is a type of organic fertilizer that is made from decomposed plant and animal materials. It is a rich source of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for plant growth. Compost manure can be used to improve SoilSoil structure, water retention, and drainage. It can also … Read more
Green Leaf Manuring Green manure is a type of organic fertilizer that is made from growing and then incorporating green plants into the SoilSoil. Green manure plants are typically legumes, such as alfalfa or clover, but they can also be non-legumes, such as buckwheat or mustard. Plant Sources Trees and shrubs Herbaceous plants WeedsWeeds (non-invasive) … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Ex situ bioremediation techniques: Bioreactors Landfarming Composting Phytoremediation Bioventing Soil washing Thermal desorption Air sparging In situ bioremediation Bioaugmentation Biostimulation Phytoremediation Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to remove pollutants from the environment. It is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics without any description for biopiles: Biopile design Biopile operation Biopile monitoring Biopile performance Biopile economics Biopile regulations Biopile research Biopile case studies Biopile future trends Biopiles are a type of bioreactor that uses aerobic microorganisms to decompose organic waste. They are typically used to treat municipal solid waste, sewage … Read more