Waste Management
According to WHO, poor waste disposal practices are responsible for a significant proportion of the world's infectious disease burden. In many areas, municipal sewage is often mixed with industrial waste and in some regions very little wastewater receives treatment before it is discharged into the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessment reports of wastewater treatment plants, national strategies for sewage disposal, among other resources that support sustainable waste management.
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Waste Management Resources
Ammonia Wastewater Treatment by Immobilized Activated Sludge
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January 1, 2010Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The increase in urbanization has created the need for proper management and treatment of wastewater. The activated sludge process is an alternative method to treat high strength ammonia wastewater. In this project, the effect of temperature and the nitrification performances in treating ammonia...Read more
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GlobalCase Study on Improvements in Open Defecation
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March 1, 2014World Vision
When families have drinking water and improved sanitation near their homes, and adopt good hygiene practices, they gain health and hope for life. Noelie, a community member, tells the story of change in her community.Read more
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GlobalSafe Sanitation and Cleaning
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This poster can be used to help educate people about how to practice safe sanitation.Read more
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