Description: Circular Economy Through Waste Management and Resource Utilization delves into the intricacies of waste management and resource circulation, exploring specific aspects of the circular economy framework, including innovative technologies for waste treatment and recycling, case studies on successful circular economy initiatives across industries, and policy recommendations to foster the adoption of circularity principles on a global scale. By synthesizing cutting-edge research and practical insights, this edited book serves as a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to understand and contribute to the advancement of circular economy practices through effective waste managements and waste utilization.
With a focus on practical solutions and actionable strategies, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of modern waste management systems and harnessing the potential of resource circulation to achieve sustainable development goals. Each chapter offers a unique perspective on key challenges and opportunities in the transition towards a circular economy and resource circulation, from the integration of circular principles through sustainable waste management to the optimization of waste-to-energy technologies and the development of circular supply chains.Brief description:
Dr. Rahul Baidya is a Head of the Department at the Office of The Sustainability and Professor & Assistant HoD in Mechanical Engineering Department at Institute of Engineering & Management, School of University of Engineering and Management Kolkata, India. He has completed his Masters and PhD (Engineering) from Jadavpur University. He was a Research Fellow (Visiting), Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK during 2014 and 2015. He is an executive member of International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water, Kolkata. He is a committee member of Solid Waste Management (CHD-33) of Bureau of Indian standards. His research interest includes circular economy, co-processing, resource and energy recovery from waste, supply chain management and optimization engineering. He has published over 70 papers, in refereed journals and in international conference across the globe. He has worked as co-investigator in number of international research projects funded by UKIERI, Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE), British Council and Erasmus+. He has also acted as convenor and scientific committee member of numerous international conferences. He has delivered numerous invited talks in different seminars and conferences.