Online published on 23 July, 2015.
Toxic hazardous waste must be treated and managed properly before disposal to avoid dangerous repercussions on human health. While appropriate technology is available for the proper treatment of hazardous industrial waste, there is a lack of a proper managerial approach, implementation of national legislations and international agreements and above all a dearth of resolve to keep the common good above profit. This calls for an integrated approach to waste management and team effort and cooperation between industry and government agencies. On the domestic front in India, at least half of the waste produced could be recycled but this requires innovative effort and intensive planning.
