Unsegregated and poor waste management leads to decline in quality of life, health and hygiene. This can be used as a potential source of energy, if utilized properly. The amount of waste generated in rural and urban areas of India depends on the population and economic conditions. Increasing usage of electronic components like laptop, computers and mobile phones is a key cause of flooding e-wastes.

Consumption of packaged products is also a cause of worry for growing plastic wastes. Solid waste management is a problem area which many cities in India are dealing with. Urbanization contributes more solid waste generation, and their unscientific handling harms the urban environment and causes health hazards. Many tourist locations with a massive footfall suffer the most.

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