Integrated Plastic Waste Management in Rural & Urban Areas ofSamastipur District, Bihar, India

Authors

  • Singh Yogendra Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India Author
  • Kumar Arvind Kumar Arvind, Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JWMRT/2024(2)131

Keywords:

Waste Management, Urban Areas, Samastipur, Plastic Waste

Abstract

The project aims to promote a more integrated approach for
maximizing materials use efficiency across the plastics waste
to encourage a sustainable, and a safe environment. In this
project the inclusivity of small aggregators and waste pickers
(Safaii Mitras) will be institutionalized and within the respective
governance mechanism made to affect improved social conditions.
Project’s target at the end of period is have a systemic approach
and investments into better management of dry waste in a more
circular economy approach in the City of Samastipur, Bihar, India.

Author Biographies

  • Singh Yogendra, Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India

    Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India

  • Kumar Arvind, Kumar Arvind, Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India.

    Kumar Arvind, Temasek Foundation International Water Leadership Fellow, 2018, National University of Singapore, India.

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Published

2024-05-23

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Voulume 2 Issue 3

Section

Articles