Waste Not, Want Not: A Sustainable Approach to Living
The growing population has contributed to a noticeable decline in the standards of waste management systems. As a result, current disposal methods have become increasingly detrimental to the environment. The accumulation of waste in public spaces leads to the contamination of surrounding areas, creating additional environmental and health risks. This situation could worsen various health problems for individuals living nearby. Furthermore, the overall condition of the affected areas is likely to degrade over time. To address this issue and ensure cleaner environments, it is crucial to implement an intelligent waste management system. This research proposes a sophisticated system capable of distinguishing between different types of waste, such as plastics, metals, and non-metallic materials. Given the urgency of the problem, the need for an automated waste management system has never been greater. Without effective segregation, proper waste disposal becomes virtually impossible.
Authors
- Kaushik Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3360-7576)
- Surajit Basak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5199-1022)
- Koushik Pal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2801-7125)
- Sujay Dutta
- Rupkatha Goswami
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25feb1505
- Primary Topic
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00