Chapter 13 Household waste management and the role of gender in Nepal

Solid waste management has become one of the most important issues in urban centres of developing countries where population growth puts pressure on public services. Nepal is struggling to manage municipal solid waste in urban centres due to a lack of segregation at the source, recycling, and proper...

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Main Author: Nepal, Mani (auth)
Other Authors: Cauchy, Marina (auth), Karki Nepal, Apsara (auth), Gurung Goodrich, Chanda (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2022
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