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What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050

2018

This report from the World Bank Group provides a detailed guide on global, regional, and urban trends on solid waste management, from technical trends to the resulting social and environmental impacts of different waste management techniques. The report shares snapshots that describe current regional trends in waste generation, collection, transportation, and disposal. In addition to regional focuses, broader topics covered in the report include solid waste management and administration, financing and cost recovery for waste management systems, and the social and climate impacts of management techniques. The report culminates with 17 case studies of promising approaches to solid waste management in across the world.

Source:

Kaza S et al. What a Waste 2.0 – A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050. The World Bank Group 2018. https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/30317.