Publication Date: 2024/02/19
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
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10677671
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT24FEB719.pdf
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