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Waste Management Scenario in Oman

Salman Zafar — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:15:52 +0000

Waste management is a challenging issue for the Sultanate of Oman due to high waste generation rates and scarcity of disposal sites. With population of almost 3 million inhabitants, the country produced about 1.6 million tons of solid waste in...

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Solid Waste Management – History and Future Outlook

Salman Zafar — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:20:00 +0000

The disposal of municipal solid waste is the second most major concern for public health in developing countries because of population explosion, rampant poverty and high urbanization rates combined with poor government funding to curb waste management. Factors such as...

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Key Challenges to Overcome in Waste-to-Energy Implementation

Be Waste Wise — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:51:44 +0000

The biggest challenge in the implementation of Waste-to-Energy projects lies not in the technology itself but in the acceptance of citizens. Citizens who are environmentally minded but lack awareness of the current status of MSW-to-energy bring up concerns of environmental...

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Waste-to-Energy in Saudi Arabia

Salman Zafar — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:05:52 +0000

Urban waste management has emerged as a big challenge for the government and local bodies in Saudi Arabia. The country generates more than 15 million tons of municipal solid waste each year with per capita waste production estimated to be...

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Waste Management Challenges in the Middle East: Perspectives

Salman Zafar — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:49:34 +0000

Middle East is one of the most prolific waste generating regions worldwide with per capita waste production in several countries averaging more than 2 kg per day . High standards of living, ineffective legislation, infrastructural roadblocks, indifferent public attitude and...

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Solid Waste Management in Pakistan: Perspectives

Rachael Lew — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:54:11 +0000

Solid waste management situation in Pakistan is a matter of grave concern as more than 5 million people to die each year due to waste-related diseases. In Pakistan roughly 20 million tons of solid waste is generated annually, with annual...

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The Importance of Waste-to-Energy in Solid Waste Management

Be Waste Wise — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:02:40 +0000

Waste-to-energy has been evolving over the years and there are many new developments in this technology, moving in mainly one direction – to be able to applied to smaller size waste streams. Not only is it a strategy that has...

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5 Interesting Facts About Waste-to-Energy Projects

Green Coast — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:32:57 +0000

Waste-to-energy (also known as energy-from-waste) is a complicated technology in the realm of renewable energy. There are a lot of hidden truths and myths about this technology that people need to be aware of. Renewable energy technologies, like solar and...

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Waste-to-Energy Sector in China: Perspectives

Miriam Fernandez — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:09:35 +0000

China is the world’s largest waste generator, producing as much as 175 million tons of waste every year. With a current population surpassing 1.37 billion and exponential trends in waste output expected to continue, it is estimated that China’s cities...

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Solid Wastes in the Middle East

Salman Zafar — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:56:52 +0000

The high rate of population growth, urbanization and economic expansion in the Middle East is not only accelerating consumption rates but also increasing the generation rate of all sorts of waste. The gross urban waste generation quantity from Middle East...

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Renewable Energy from Food Residuals

Salman Zafar — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:16:24 +0000

Food residuals are an untapped renewable energy source that mostly ends up rotting in landfills, thereby releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Food residuals are difficult to treat or recycle since it contains high levels of sodium salt and moisture,...

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Recycling and Waste-to-Energy Prospects in Saudi Arabia

Abdul-Sattar Nizami — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:58:43 +0000

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia produces around 15 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) each year with average daily rate of 1.4 kg per person. With the current growing population (3.4% yearly rate), urbanization (1.5% yearly rate) and economic...

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Addressing India’s Waste Management Problems

Ranjith Annepu — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:17:03 +0000

Out of all the measures that are necessary in addressing India’s impending waste management crisis, the most efficient will be changes at the national policy and planning level. It is well-known among the small but growing waste management sector that...

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Could Biomass Be The Answer To South Africa’s Energy Problem

Salman Zafar — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:21:03 +0000

South Africa is experiencing a mammoth energy crisis with its debt-laden national power utility, Eskom, being unable to meet the electricity needs of the nation. After extensive periods of load shedding in 2018 and again earlier this year, it is becoming increasingly...

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Waste Management in Iraq

Ashraf Yahya Alnajjar — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:46:11 +0000

Iraq is one of the most populous Arab countries with population exceeding 32 million. Rapid economic growth, high population growth, increasing individual income and sectarian conflicts have led to worsening problem of solid waste management problem in Iraq. Iraq generates around...

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Waste Management Outlook for Nigeria

Suhaib Arogundade — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:25 +0000

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa with population exceeding 182 million people, is grappling with waste management issues. The country generates around 32 million tonnes of waste annually. Nigeria annual waste generation will almost equal its crude oil production...

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Recycling of EPS Foam Packaging

Michelle Rose Rubio — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:16:01 +0000

Municipalities and organisations around the world are facing a growing problem in disposal and recycling of EPS foam packaging and products. EPS foam (Encapsulated Poly-Styrene) packaging is a highly popular plastic packaging material which finds wide application in packaging of food...

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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Oman

Salman Zafar — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:49:16 +0000

Municipal solid waste management is a challenging issue for the Sultanate of Oman. With population of almost 3 million inhabitants, the country produces about 1.9 million tons of solid waste each year. The per capita waste generation in Oman is...

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Waste Disposal Methods: Perspectives for Africa

Suhaib Arogundade — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 16:12:39 +0000

Waste disposal methods vary from city to city, state to state and region to region. It equally depends on the kind and type of waste generated. In determining the disposal method that a city or nation should adopt, some factors...

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Waste Management Outlook for India

Ranjith Annepu — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:08:21 +0000

Waste management crisis in India should be approached holistically; while planning for long term solutions, focus on addressing the immediate problems should be maintained. National and local governments should work with their partners to promote source separation, achieve higher percentages...

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Landfill Liners and Alternative Daily Cover

Salman Zafar — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 08:51:25 +0000

The old garbage dumps of days gone by are no more. Today’s waste disposal solutions are increasingly sophisticated. Environmental regulation, recycling, and the development of plastics – of all things – have contributed to far more tightly managed landfills, with...

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Progress of Waste-to-Energy in the USA

Emily Folk — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:57:30 +0000

Rising rates of consumption necessitate an improved approach to resource management. Around the world, from Europe to Asia, governments have adapted their practices and policies to reflect renewability. They’ve invested in facilities that repurpose waste as source of energy, affording...

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