SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEMES - A NECESSITY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
KOLIOPOULOS T. C., KOLIOPOULOU G., AXINTE CRINA
TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ATHENS, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, ATHENS, GREECE. T.KOL@HOTMAIL.COMUNIVERSITY OF ATHENS, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, ATHENS, GREECE.UNIVERSITY OF BACĂU, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, ROMANIA.
Abstract
This paper presents the major environmental problems which exist within the waste management in our society. A presentation is made of sustainable waste disposal methods. Moreover, effective useful solutions are proposed in order not only to avoid any associated environmental risks and hazards but also to support a sustainable development of our society. In the end, useful discussion and conclusions are made so as to use protect the public health and the environment.