Lecture
This lecture covers the legal and policy framework for waste management, including administrative resources, funding, and treatment channels. It also delves into the types, quantities, and composition of waste, as well as the treatment and recovery of water and waste. The instructor discusses the social and behavioral aspects of waste management, such as responsibility for sorting and recycling, and the importance of public awareness. Various technologies and treatment processes for waste are explored, along with the environmental and engineering sciences involved. The lecture emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to waste management, from production to processing, and highlights the importance of waste reduction and resource recovery.