The best countries in waste management

The urbanized society is predominant in the world today. Since the Industrial Revolution, fields, farms, and rural areas have made way for skyscrapers, buildings, and asphalt. This shift has changed the landscape and transformed how people interact with the environment. In rural areas, organic waste becomes fertilizer, and non-organic waste is reused in some way. However, in urban areas, without an organized collection and recycling system, waste becomes a major problem.

Despite this modern problem, some countries stand out for efficient and intelligent waste management practices. Let’s take a look at some examples:

Japan: The country leads the ranking of good practices in urban waste management. Given its high population density and limited space, Japan’s approach begins with creating awareness among citizens about its role in waste separation, sustainable consumption, and recycling.

Sweden: Globally recognized for its urban waste management, Sweden follows a management hierarchy based on prevention, reuse, recycling, and energy recovery. Waste incineration is widely used for thermal and electrical power generation.

Austria: Austria prioritizes recycling and resource recovery through an efficient selective collection system and a modern recycling program. Organic waste is used for biogas and fertilizer production for agriculture.

Switzerland: Known for having one of the highest recycling rates in the world, Switzerland recycled approximately 54% of municipal waste by 2020. The country also properly collects and recycles about 90% of all electronic waste generated and achieves high recycling rates for paper, glass, metal, and plastic packaging.

These examples demonstrate how countries have adopted efficient solutions to address the issue of waste generation in large cities. The key takeaway is that it starts with conscientious citizens who play their part in caring for the environment. Local actions are crucial in solving this modern problem.

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