Authors :
Madhura S. Chothave; Sarthak A. Kute; Anupama A. Kapadnis
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 2 - February
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10677671
Abstract :
The COVID-19 pandemic, emerging in late
2019, has engendered profound challenges worldwide,
notably in the management of medical and biodegradable
waste. This manuscript presents a comprehensive
examination of India's response to this critical issue
during the pandemic, emphasizing the urgent need for
robust waste management strategies. The study
synthesizes insights from 102 articles, employing the
PRISMA guideline. The results underscore the escalation
of hazardous medical waste in India and reveal
inadequacies in implementing BMW 2016 standards. This
manuscript critically examines the impact of the
pandemic on India's management of medical and
biodegradable waste, emphasizing the need for robust
strategies to address the surge in hazardous waste. The
study also draws on global experiences, offering insights
for sustainable waste management practices in the
aftermath of the pandemic. The discussion emphasizes
the interconnectedness of global waste management
challenges, advocating for collaborative efforts to fortify
global readiness for future pandemics. The conclusion
calls for immediate action, aligning waste management
strategies with Sustainable Development Goals for a
resilient and adaptable healthcare infrastructure.
Keywords :
Keywords:- Biodegradable Waste; Waste Management; India; Covid-19; Challenges; Sustainable Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic, emerging in late
2019, has engendered profound challenges worldwide,
notably in the management of medical and biodegradable
waste. This manuscript presents a comprehensive
examination of India's response to this critical issue
during the pandemic, emphasizing the urgent need for
robust waste management strategies. The study
synthesizes insights from 102 articles, employing the
PRISMA guideline. The results underscore the escalation
of hazardous medical waste in India and reveal
inadequacies in implementing BMW 2016 standards. This
manuscript critically examines the impact of the
pandemic on India's management of medical and
biodegradable waste, emphasizing the need for robust
strategies to address the surge in hazardous waste. The
study also draws on global experiences, offering insights
for sustainable waste management practices in the
aftermath of the pandemic. The discussion emphasizes
the interconnectedness of global waste management
challenges, advocating for collaborative efforts to fortify
global readiness for future pandemics. The conclusion
calls for immediate action, aligning waste management
strategies with Sustainable Development Goals for a
resilient and adaptable healthcare infrastructure.
Keywords :
Keywords:- Biodegradable Waste; Waste Management; India; Covid-19; Challenges; Sustainable Solutions
