The puzzle of garbage disposal in India. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goyal, Vishakha; Dharwal, Mridul
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 60:Part 2(2022)
• Page Start: 926
• Page End: 929
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Garbage disposal -- Environment externalities -- Health externalities -- SDG 11 -- NSS 76 round; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2021.10.465
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: Safe garbage disposal is a challenge for every developing country. In India it's become further difficult due to massive urbanization, poverty and population density. Lack of fund with municipalities and ill defined property rights offer an easy solution to poor households to throw the un-segregated waste in nearby drains/streets/open areas. This unsafe disposal of garbage is creating a challenge to environment by emitting high emission, marine life by choking rivers and sea, creating health externalities and even impacting tourism. Hence garbage disposal in sustainable way is taken care while drafting sustainable development goals. SDG 11.6 is specifically focused on working towards Sustainable cities and communities. To achieve this SDG, it is necessary to reducing the adverse per capita environment impact of cities. This can't be achieving without the help of safe disposal of garbage. The current paper is focused on the behaviour of garbage disposal by Indian households and how it can be harmful for their own health. To achieve this aim, the study will be using NSS 76th round survey on "Drinking Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing Condition.