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Which of the following is NOT a typical source of emerging waste?

  • Agricultural waste
  • Construction material waste
  • Primary wastewater sludge (correct)
  • Space waste

What is the primary goal of a closed-loop supply chain?

  • To encourage products with shorter lifespans to boost future demand.
  • To maximize the extraction and processing of raw materials.
  • To reduce waste by returning products and materials back into the production cycle. (correct)
  • To minimize production costs by using the cheapest materials.

Which of these is a practice associated with a circular economy?

  • Maximizing the extraction of new materials.
  • Promoting a linear model of consumption and disposal.
  • Developing integrated waste refineries. (correct)
  • Reducing product lifespans to increase market turnover.

What does 'Zero Liquid Discharge' primarily aim to achieve in wastewater management?

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Which of the following is a typical method for treating wastewater?

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What is the primary purpose of treating toxic waste before disposal?

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What is the process of waste segregation defined as?

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Which of the following types of waste would be classified as 'wet' waste?

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What type of waste does 'e-waste' refer to?

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Which waste category includes items like corrosive, toxic, or ignitable materials?

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According to the identified colour code, which color bin should paper and cardboard be placed in?

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Why is waste segregation a legal requirement in many places?

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Besides reducing the cost of collection, what is another important significance of waste segregation?

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What is a primary focus of the circular business model?

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Which of the following best describes the main operational principle of a linear economy?

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Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of the linear economy?

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Which of these is a primary goal of the circular economy?

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What is a potential consequence of unchecked consumption?

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What is a significant disadvantage of the linear economy related to natural resources?

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What does the text identify as core principles of the circular economy?

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In the context of economic impacts, how does the linear economy generally affect businesses?

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What environmental consequence is primarily associated with the linear economy?

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What does the circular economy aim to achieve concerning waste?

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Which of the following is a way to create new business opportunities in a circular economy?

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What is a characteristic of the circular economy that distinguishes it from the linear economy?

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How does increased regulation typically relate to a linear economy?

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What does the concept of 'cascading of biological materials' emphasize?

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What is a key element in mitigating the disadvantages of a linear economy?

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What does rethinking consumption patterns entail within the context of the circular economy?

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What was the primary chemical involved in the Bhopal disaster?

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What is a significant long-term health consequence faced by survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy?

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According to the provided information, what was a key factor contributing to the Surat plague outbreak?

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What role did rats play in the Surat plague outbreak?

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What is the primary responsibility of Urban Local Bodies(ULBs) in waste management according to the provided text?

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What is the main reason for the need of environmental regulations?

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In the context of waste management in India, which level has a policy making role?

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When was the Department of Environment established in India?

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Which year saw the introduction of rules specifically aimed at managing chemical accidents, including the establishment of administrative structures?

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The Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules of 1998 primarily focus on what aspect of healthcare waste?

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According to the 1999 Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules, what is the minimum thickness prescribed for plastic carry bags?

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Which set of rules applies to every municipal authority in India and addresses the handling of solid wastes?

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The 2008 Hazardous Wastes Rules primarily provide guidelines for which of the following areas?

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What is a primary goal of the E-Waste Management and Handling Rules of 2011 in the context of electronic equipment?

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What key change was introduced by the 2016 Plastic Waste Management Rules regarding the minimum thickness of plastic carry bags?

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Under the E-Waste Management rules, which parties are considered to be directly regulated?

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Flashcards

Recycling

Refers to the processes used to convert waste materials into usable resources, reducing reliance on virgin materials.

Circular Economy

A model of production and consumption that aims to eliminate waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible.

Wastewater Treatment

Treatment processes that remove pollutants and contaminants from wastewater, allowing for safe reuse and disposal.

Integrated Waste Refinery

A closed-loop system that integrates waste management and resource recovery, aiming to convert waste into valuable products.

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Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD)

A sustainability approach that aims to minimize wastewater discharge, emphasizing resource recovery and reuse.

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Linear Economy

A traditional economic model where resources are extracted, manufactured, used, and discarded.

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Environmental Impacts

The negative effect on the natural environment, including air and water pollution, due to industrial activities and waste.

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Mass Production

The process of producing goods in large quantities using standardized methods, often resulting in overconsumption.

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Economic Losses

Loss of resources and profits due to inefficient production and waste management.

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Resource Depletion

The overuse or depletion of natural resources like water, minerals, and fossil fuels.

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Regulations

Rules and guidelines that limit industrial activities to protect the environment and human health.

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Economic Costs of Waste

Increased costs for companies due to managing and treating waste, which can reduce profits.

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Waste Segregation

The process of sorting and categorizing waste materials to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

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Dry Waste

Includes items like bottles, cans, clothing, plastic, wood, glass, metals, and paper. It's anything that's not wet.

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Wet Waste

Includes organic items like food scraps, soiled food wrappers, and yard waste. Basically anything that will decompose or rot.

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Sanitary Waste

Refers to liquid or solid waste originating from humans, including waste from medical activities.

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E-Waste

Includes all types of electronic waste, such as computers, phones, and appliances.

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Hazardous Waste

Waste that contains corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients, posing a threat to human health and the environment.

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Waste Segregation Requirement

The requirement that waste be sorted before it is collected. It is often a legal obligation in many places.

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Cost Reduction with Waste Segregation

Waste segregation reduces time and resources spent on collecting and processing waste, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

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What is a circular economy?

A model of production and consumption that aims to eliminate waste and keep resources in use for as long as possible. It prioritizes sharing, leasing, and repairing products to extend their lifespan.

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What is a linear economy?

The traditional model of production and consumption, characterized by taking resources, manufacturing products, consuming them, and discarding the waste. This linear approach leads to resource depletion and waste accumulation.

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What are the 4R imperatives of a circular economy?

These are the core principles of a circular economy. It involves minimizing the consumption of resources and maximizing the use of products through different stages:

  1. Reduce: Consuming fewer resources by designing for longevity and efficiency.
  2. Reuse: Extending the lifetime of products through repair, refurbishment, and re-purposing.
  3. Recycle: Transforming waste materials into new products and resources.
  4. Recover: Extracting valuable materials from waste for reuse.
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What are technical materials in a circular economy?

These materials can be processed and reused repeatedly without degrading their quality. Examples include metals, glass, and some plastics.

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What are biological materials in a circular economy?

These materials can be used in a cascade of applications, decreasing in quality with each use until they are decomposed or composted. Examples include food waste, wood, and textiles.

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What is the cascading concept of biological materials?

A concept where biological materials are used in a series of steps, maximizing their value and minimizing waste. The cascading hierarchy prioritizes the most valuable uses first, progressing downwards as the material degrades.

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What are the consequences of infinite growth in a finite world?

This is the potential negative effect of unchecked consumption, leading to resource depletion, environmental degradation, and societal instability.

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How does a circular economy impact businesses?

Circular economy practices like repairing, reusing, and recycling can create new business opportunities and encourage innovation. This leads to a more sustainable and resilient economy.

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Bhopal Disaster

A chemical accident that occurred at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India on December 2-3, 1984, resulting in the release of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas.

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Surat Plague (1994)

A significant health and environmental disaster in India resulting from the mismanagement of industrial waste and the insufficient control of disease vectors.

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Environmental Regulations

A set of rules and regulations designed to protect the environment and ensure sustainable development. They aim to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and promote a healthy environment for future generations.

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Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)

The primary implementing body responsible for enacting environmental regulations at the local level in India, focusing on waste management and other environmental concerns.

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Waste Management

The process of managing waste materials to minimize their impact on human health and the environment, with a goal to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and reduce waste generation.

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Department of Environment (India)

Established in 1980, this department of the Indian Government plays a crucial role in protecting the environment and implementing environmental regulations at a national level, ensuring a healthy environment for the country.

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Biomedical Waste Management

The act of treating Biomedical waste by following established guidelines to ensure safe handling and disposal, minimizing potential hazards for human health and the environment.

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Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules

These rules provide legal requirements for manufacturing, selling and using plastic bags, including a minimum thickness standard.

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Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules

These rules define the responsibilities of municipal authorities for managing solid waste, including collection, segregation, transportation, processing, and disposal.

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Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary) Rules

These rules deal with the production and disposal of hazardous waste, including storage, import, and management of hazardous materials.

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Chemical Accident Response Rules

The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules establish a multi-level structure for responding to chemical accidents effectively.

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Plastic Waste Management Rules

The Plastics Waste Management Rules outline guidelines for managing plastic waste, including increasing the minimum thickness of plastic bags and sheets to improve their recyclability.

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Recycled Plastic Usage Regulations

The rules aim to manage and regulate the manufacturing, sale, and use of recycled plastic bags, emphasizing their safety and environmental impact.

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Study Notes

Course Information

  • Course Code: BCLE215L
  • Course Title: Waste Management
  • Instructor: Dr. Monali Priyadarshini
  • Semester: Winter 2025-26
  • Course Outcomes: Understanding waste management impacts, developing sustainable frameworks, application of sustainable development tools, implementing life cycle analysis, and understanding closed loop and circular economy concepts.
  • Course Objectives: Understanding waste sources, analyzing socio-economic and environmental factors, and implementing waste management in a closed loop approach.
  • Winter Semester - 2025 - 26
  • Theory - C1+TC1 – GDN128

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to Waste Management
    • Perspective of waste generation (sources, impacts, characteristics, segregation, disposal).
    • Linear economy and circular economy.
    • Urbanization and new challenges.
    • Problems associated with waste.
    • Relevant regulations.
  • Module 2: Municipal Solid Waste Management
    • Sources, composition, generation, and rates of waste.
    • Waste collection and separation.
    • Waste transfer and transport.
    • Waste treatment and disposal options (landfills, bio-mining, incineration, etc.).
    • Biomedical waste: source, generation, classification and waste management techniques.
  • Module 3: Hazardous Waste Management
    • Characterization, compatibility, and flammability.
    • Storage and transport.
    • Secured landfills.
    • Treatment techniques (fate, transport of chemicals and health effects).
  • Module 4: Radioactive Waste Management
    • Sources, measures, and health effects.
    • Nuclear power plants and waste generation.
    • Low level and high level waste management.
    • Radiation standards (ICRP, AERB).
  • Module 5: Wastewater Management
    • Sources and characteristics of wastewater.
    • Primary wastewater treatment.
    • Secondary wastewater treatment.
    • Sludge treatment.
    • Industrial wastewater treatment (alternatives-industrial wastewater treatment-Zero Liquid Discharge).
    • Wastewater disposal methods.
  • Module 6: Emerging Waste
    • Sources and characteristics of plastic waste (marine plastic waste, microplastic, E-waste).
    • Agriculture waste, Glass waste, Metal waste, Oil and gas exploration and production waste.
    • Space waste, Construction material waste.
    • Recycling non-biodegradable waste, Tyre recycling, End of life textiles, Recovery of value added products, Reuse of waste.
  • Module 7: Closed-loop approach Towards Circular Economy
    • Introduction to circular economy.
    • Transition from linear to circular economy.
    • Closed loop supply chain.
    • Integrated waste refinery.
    • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
    • Circular economy policies towards sustainable development.
  • Module 8: Contemporary issues

Course Assessment

  • Digital Assessment-1 (10 marks, 10%)
  • Digital Assessment-2/Seminar (10 marks, 10%)
  • Quiz 1 (10 marks, 10%)
  • CAT-1 (50 marks, 15%)
  • CAT-2 (50 marks, 15%)
  • FAT (100 marks, 40%)

Questions for Brainstorming

  • What are wastes?
  • Why manage waste?
  • What are the three Rs of waste management?
  • What items commonly recycled at home?
  • What to do with electronic waste? (old phones, computers)

Waste Management Hierarchy

  • Reduce, reuse, recycle/compost, recover, and dispose.
  • Solid waste management hierarchy as the preferred order to minimize environmental impacts.
  • Disposing waste into landfills is the least desirable option.

Factors Influencing Waste Generation

  • Economic development.
  • Urbanization.
  • Lifestyle changes.
  • Location (rural vs. urban).

Waste Segregation Categories

  • Dry waste (recyclable materials).
  • Wet waste (organic materials).
  • Sanitary waste (human waste).
  • E-waste (electronic material).
  • Hazardous waste.

Waste Disposal Methods

  • Landfills.
  • Incineration.
  • Composting.
  • Vermi-composting.
  • Biogas generation.

Challenges in Waste Management

  • Limited financial resources and capacity.
  • Limited technical expertise and best practices awareness.
  • Limited staff capacity.
  • Lack of planning or evaluation framework.
  • Limited access to modern equipment and knowledge of equipment.
  • Weak vertical and horizontal government coordination.
  • Limited engagement with stakeholders.
  • Scarcity of suitable land.
  • Climatologic, geographic, and topographic constraints.
  • Cultural, or local, norms and practices.

Waste Management and Sustainability

  • Waste management is inextricably linked to economy and ecology.
  • It is a social issue.

Three Pillars of Sustainability

  • Economic sustainability (profit).
  • Environmental sustainability (planet).
  • Social sustainability (people).

Environmental Problems Associated with Waste

  • Air pollution.
  • Water pollution.
  • Soil pollution.
  • Habitat destruction.
  • Health problems (human health, vector-born diseases).

Economic Problems Associated with Waste

  • High cost of management and disposal.
  • Resource depletion.
  • Community impact, property values, and inequality in waste management.

Legislative Body in India Related to Environment

  • Department of Environment (1980).
  • Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) (1985).
  • Functions and primary concerns (conservation, prevention and abatement of pollution).

Functions of MoEF, Govt. of India and Central Pollution Control Board

  • MoEF Functions: Environmental Policy Planning, Implementation of environmental legislation, Environmental clearance, Promotion of environmental awareness, Forest Conservation, Biosphere Reserve Program, Coordination with other national and international agencies.
  • Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Functions:Advising the central government, Coordinate the activities, Provide technical assistance, and Carry out and sponsor investigations.

Difference between Act and Rules

  • Act: Legal framework, broad objectives, requires legislative approval.
  • Rules: Detailed guidelines, implementation, and steps to enforce, can be more easily modified by the government.

List of Environmental Legislations

  • Details regarding Environment (Protection) Act (1986)
  • Regulations on National Environment Appellate Authority Act (1997)
  • Environment (Siting for industrial projects) Rules (1999)
  • Rules and regulations regarding Ozone Depleting substances (2000)
  • Information on Batteries (Management and handling) Rules (2001)
  • The Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules (2000)
  • The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary) Rules (2008).
  • Biomedical waste (Management and Handling) Rules (1998).
  • The Recycled Plastic Manufacture and Usage Rules (1999).
  • Information related to the Public liability insurance Act (1991)
  • The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness and Response) Rules (1996).
  • Information focused on Plastics Waste Management Rules (2016).
  • E- Waste (Management and Handling) Rules (2011).

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