Strategic framework and phenomenon of zero waste for sustainable future

The idealistic concept of zero waste promotes a systematic procedure of waste planning and recovery of resources from waste. The Zero waste concept is to minimize waste production so as to reduce waste in the landfill. A strategic zero waste framework (ZWF) is essential for the development and achievement of systematic waste management activities in order to achieve general objectives. The developing phenomenon of zero waste includes the theory, practice and learning of characters, families, businesses, communities and government organizations, responding to the perceptions of crisis and failures around conventional waste management. Furthermore, a constant assessment of progress towards zero waste targets is essential. It is expected that, taking into account local circumstances, the proposed strategic guidelines would be beneficial for local authorities and stakeholders, while developing their zero-rejection strategy. Waste management from the beginning of waste disposal, waste sorting, producer responsibility and waste collection based on the quantity of waste, community waste management and the provision of incentives and disincentives is the zero waste implementation parameter. This concept should be assimilated into local policy so it becomes an obligation for the government Chapter contents Introduction .................................................................................................................... 201 The key features for the development of zero waste strategy ...................................................... 202 Global waste issues and cities: why zero waste? ..................................................................... 203 The development of zero waste concept ................................................................................ 207 Zero waste initiative in the world ........................................................................................ 210 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 210 References ...................................................................................................................... 211