No quick fixes for developing world's solid waste management crisis

As the world population, economy and consumption grows, a complex and multi-dimensional approach is needed to manage a rising tide of solid waste, researchers say. The developing world’s population, economy, and consumption are growing, and that means more and more solid waste. A complex and multi-dimensional approach - taking into account the environment, socio-cultural practices, legal issues and economics - is needed to solve these challenges of waste management.

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