The impact of waste management: Issues and challenges

Waste is items we don’t need and discard. Where does it end up and how to minimize its consequences on human and environment, have been major environmental issues, since the industrial revolution. Now waste worries everyone everywhere, since it grows steadily along with population and economic growth. Big issues are discussed locally and globally in both developed and developing countries in different levels. Many experiences all over the world prove that local authorities (territorial collectivities) present an important force in promoting sustainable development policies as 0they make up the level of governance closet to citizens. It’s our duty to care about waste management as producers and managers. Participation and prevention of risks related to waste management are in the core of public sector modernization. In this context, are we aware how deep and large risks and crises caused are serious and pressing?