Advances in waste management : proceedings of the International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Recycling Engineering (AIR-2021)

This book comprises papers from the International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Recycling Engineering (AIR-2021). It highlights indispensable issues, challenges, and recommended solutions related to solid waste management and sustainability. The contents deal with recommended solutions and the gap between environmental laws related to recycling of waste and environment threat. Weighing the global economy loss via compromises on industrial growth versus environment provides another dimension to the study and press on the need for alternative practices. The impact on biodiversity conservation and natural resources pollutants is also highlighted. This book will be a useful guide for academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the fields of waste management. Preface Contents About the Editors Assessment of Groundwater Using Water Quality Index (WQI) at Saharanpur City, Uttar Pradesh (West), India 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Study Area 2.2 Sample Collection 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Safety Concerns and Consequences of Cloud Seeding Implications—A Systematic Review 1 Introduction 1.1 How Cloud Seeding Works 1.2 Important Factors in Cloud Seeding Operation 2 History of Cloud Seeding 2.1 Cloud Seeding in UAE 2.2 Cloud Seeding in India 3 Methodologies 3.1 Static Cloud Seeding 3.2 Dynamic Cloud Seeding 3.3 Hygroscopic Seeding 3.4 Ground-Based Cloud Seeding 4 Benefits of Using Cloud Seeding in Increasing the Precipitation 5 The Potential Risk Possessed by Cloud Seeding 5.1 Risk from AgI 5.2 Impact of Potassium Iodide 5.3 Risk Posed by Sodium Iodide (NaI) 5.4 Risk Posed by Calcium Carbide (CaC2) 5.5 Potential Risk of Flooding 5.6 Potential Risk of Draught 6 Conclusion References Review of Study on Various Forest Fire Detection Techniques Using IoT and Sensor Networks 1 Introduction 1.1 Bandipur Forest Fire Incident 1.2 Internet of Things (IoT) 2 Literature Review 3 Different IoT Methods 3.1 Method 1 3.2 Method 2 3.3 Method 3 4 Conclusion References Strategies for Improving Municipal Solid Waste Management: A Comparative Assessment for Medium-Sized Cities 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Result and Discussion 3.1 Performance Evaluation of ULB Through Service-Level Progress 3.2 Collection and Transport 3.3 Processing and Disposal 4 Performance Improvement Strategy 4.1 Collection and Transport 4.2 Processing and Disposal 5 Conclusion References Microbial Interactions with Accessories—A Complete Analysis 1 Introduction 2 The Factors Responsible for Contamination in Accessories 3 Materials and Methods for Isolation of Micro-organisms 4 The Accessories 4.1 Electronic Accessories 4.2 Communication Devices 4.3 Handles 4.4 Medical Accessories 4.5 Accessories Used in Day-to-Day Life 5 Conclusions and Discussions 5.1 Hospital-Acquired Infection 5.2 Suggested Remedial Measures References Utilization of Waste Tires Toward Concrete Production and Decomposition of Tires by Pyrolysis 1 Introduction 2 Waste Tire Generation 3 Environmental Pollution by Waste Tires 4 Classification of Waste Tires 5 Utilization of Tire Rubbers as a Construction Material 5.1 Waste Tire Rubber in Self-compacting Concrete 5.2 Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete 5.3 Recycled Tire Crumb in Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) 6 Properties of Rubber-Based Concrete 6.1 Workability 6.2 Density 6.3 Compressive Strength 7 Pyrolysis Process 8 Conclusion References Comparative Analysis of Ultrafiltration for Produced Water from Oil and Gas Industry 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Experimental Data Analysis of Permeate 5 Results and Discussions 6 Conclusion References Investigation of Organic Carbon Contamination in Himalayan Rivers of Uttarakhand 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methodology 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Role of Earthworm (Eisenia fetida) in Bioconversion of Kitchen Waste in a World of Shifting Climatic Condition 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 2.1 Description of Study Area 2.2 Import of Earthworms 2.3 Preparation of Culture Bed 2.4 Physico-Chemical Parameters 2.5 Statistical Analysis 3 Results and Discussion 3.1 Pre-composting Process 4 Conclusion References Recent Trends of Temporal and Spatial Variation in Waste Generation and Its Impacts on River Water Quality: Special Emphasis on Suswa and Song Rivers of Uttarakhand 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusion References Sustainable Waste Management of Man-Made Dams and Reservoirs—A Review 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Review and Discussion 3.1 Contribution of the Reservoir to Three Pillars of Sustainability 3.2 Importance for Environmental/Ecological Resilience 3.3 Importance of Reservoirs for Economic Viability 3.4 Importance of Reservoirs for Social Acceptance and Benefits 4 Conclusion References Storage System for Cooking in Hilly Areas: Solar Energy Storage System: Performance Analysis 1 Introduction 2 Literature Review 3 Methodology 4 Conclusions References A Fuzzy Logic Index-Based Assessment of the Water Quality of River Ganga at the Place of Its Origin (Devprayag) and the Downstream Town of Hrishikesh 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 Identifying Sampling Stations and Acquiring Water Quality Data 2.2 Development of a Fuzzy Water Quality Index 3 Results and Discussion References Eco-sensitive Campus Development Planning: A Case Study 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 2.1 The Study Area 2.2 Ground Survey 2.3 Digital Mapping 3 The Salient Findings 3.1 Topography 3.2 Vegetation 3.3 Other Features 3.4 Imperatives References The Weed Plantago Major is an Effective Bioagent in Achieving Rapid Treatment of Sewage in SHEFROL® Bioreactor 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Method 3 Results and Discussion 4 Mechanism of Sewage Treatment in SHEFROL® 5 Summary and Conclusion References Study on Coconut Shell Aggregate Behavior and the Use of Super Absorbent Polymer as an Internal Curing Agent 1 Introduction 2 Materials Used 3 Super Absorbent Polymer 4 Experimental Work 5 Result and Discussion References Ecological and Economic Impacts on Biofuel Production 1 Introduction 2 Reasons for Introducing Biofuels Worldwide 3 Generations of Biofuels 4 Ecological Impacts of Biofuels 4.1 Impacts on the Atmosphere 4.2 Impacts on Water Resources 4.3 Impacts on Soil Resources 4.4 Impacts on Biodiversity and Habitat Loss 5 Economic Impacts of Biofuels 5.1 Energy Security 5.2 Employment and Job Opportunities 5.3 Health Issues 6 Food to Fuel Competition 7 Biofuels–Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) 8 Sustainable Agriculture and Sustainability of Biofuels 9 Conclusion References Current Developments in Bioremediation of Pesticides and Insecticides 1 Introduction 2 Pesticides 2.1 Classification of Pesticides 2.2 Composition of Pesticides 2.3 History of Pesticides 3 Insecticides 3.1 Types 3.2 Classification 4 Methods of Bioremediation 4.1 In-Situ Bioremediation 4.2 Ex-situ Bioremediation 4.3 History of Bioremediation 4.4 Advantages 4.5 Limitations of Bioremediation 5 Biopesticides in Ipm Practices 6 Current and Future Trends of Biopesticides 7 Future Perspective of Pesticide Bioremediation 7.1 Gene Bioaugmentation 7.2 Phytoaugmentation 7.3 Immobilized Cells in Bioremediation 7.4 Rhizoremediation 7.5 Nanotechnology 8 Conclusion References