Developing solid waste disposal technologies

Synonyms:

Improving solid waste disposal capacities

Implementation:

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.

Agenda 21 recommends the development of appropriate solid waste disposal technologies on the basis of health risk assessment. This applies in particular to the development of appropriate solid waste disposal capacities in large cities.

Broader:

Disposing of wastes
Improving solid waste management
Developing effective technologies for treating waste

Narrower:

Baling solid waste
Pulverizing solid waste

Facilitates:

Conducting training on hazardous waste management technology in developing countries

Facilitated by:

Promoting environmentally sound technologies
Studying health impact of radioactive waste disposal

Values:

Wastage

Subjects:

Societal Problems → Waste
Technology → Technology
Development → Development
Development → Reform

Type Classification:

D: Detailed strategies

Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:

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