Solid Waste Management in the World's Cities : Water and Sanitation in the World's Cities 2010.

In our rapidly urbanizing global society, solid waste management will be a key challenge facing all the world's cities. Solid Waste Management in the World's Cities provides a fresh perspective and new data on one of the biggest issues in urban development. Using the framework of Integrate...

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Main Author: UN-HABITAT
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Earthscan, 2010
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Summary:In our rapidly urbanizing global society, solid waste management will be a key challenge facing all the world's cities. Solid Waste Management in the World's Cities provides a fresh perspective and new data on one of the biggest issues in urban development. Using the framework of Integrated Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM), the report brings together unprecedented research from 22 cities across six continents. It uncovers the rich diversity of waste management systems that are in place throughout the world, and draws out the practical lessons for policymakers. The volume will be essential re.
Physical Description:1 online resource (257 pages)
ISBN:9781849774871
1849774870
1282617338
9781282617339
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.