Waste by country
Waste, unwanted or unusable material, varies in type and quantity in different countries.
Developed nations
biological solid waste and ash.[2] Per capita waste generation in OECD countries has increased by 14% since 1990, and 35% since 1980.[3] Waste generation generally grows at a rate slightly lower than GDP in these countries. Developed countries consume more than 60% of the world industrial raw materials and only comprise 22% of the world's population.[4] As a nation, Americans generate more waste than any other nation in the world with 4.5 pounds (2.0 kg) of municipal solid waste (MSW) per person per day, fifty five percent of which is contributed as residential garbage.[5]
Developing nations
product life spans.[4]
Transboundary issues with waste
Waste is shipped
between countries for disposal and this can create problems in the target country.
e-waste villages
.
Waste by country
- Waste in New Zealand
- Waste in the United Kingdom
- Waste in the United States
- Waste management in India
See also
References
- ^ a b "Solid Waste Management." 2005. United Nations Environment Programme. Chapter III: Waste Quantities and Characteristics, 31-38. <http://www.unep.or.jp/Ietc/Publications/spc/Solid_Waste_Management/index.asp>.
- ^ Diaz, L. et al. Solid Waste Management, Volume 2. UNEP/Earthprint, 2006.
- ^ "Improving Recycling Markets." OECD Environment Program. Paris: OECD, 2006. <http://www.oecd.org/document/14/0,3343,en_2649_34395_37757966_1_1_1_1,00.html>
- ^ a b Baker, Elaine et al. “Vital Waste Graphics.” United Nations Environment Program and Grid-Arendal, 2004. < http://www.grida.no/publications/vg/waste/page/2853.aspx >.
- ^ March 2008, Cashing in on Climate Change, IBISWorld
