In recent years, solid waste management has arisen as a major environmental challenge. Because of the tremendous development in industry and population, the amount of garbage created around the world is staggering. Discarded wastes when not treated properly cause clogging and more complex challenges for humankind. Thus effective implementation of solid waste management plays a crucial role, but what exactly is it?
Solid waste management refers to the process where wastes are collected and segregated into different categories. Then the process ends with waste treatments in plants to make them fit for proper disposal. Let’s learn more about the subject through this article.
To minimise the devastating effect it can have on the ecosystem and to avoid the depletion of natural resources, it is important to effectively practice solid waste management. It protects the following:
Solid wastes can be classified into different categories to understand what exactly falls where and how they can be treated effectively. The most common types are the following:
Many innovative techniques and procedures for managing solid waste have emerged as a result of technical growth and innovation, including:
Strata Global faced a significant challenge to extend the land life of a landfill reaching full capacity. The currently operating landfill site by Vapi Green Enviro Limited (VGEL) required a solution to serve for the next two years without any horizontal expansion due to limited area and high costs. To deal with this challenge, Strata devised a special containment system by using a reinforced soil structure that was able to support the vertical expansion of the landfill. In addition to safety precautions, the challenge also was to optimise the use of available limited space at the site. The waste was placed in individual cells that were filled successively. Strata’s solution employed our proprietary systems, the StrataSlope™ and StrataBlock™ systems, to provide a structurally sound yet aesthetically appealing structure while preventing leachate collection into the surrounding environment.
This effectively increased landfill capacity by 2.5 times compared to conventional methods and proved to be a very cost-effective and sustainable solution for the management of solid waste. Strata’s innovative techniques not only fulfil the immediate storage needs but also set a role model for future landfills, showing the integration of advanced engineering solutions in waste management practices.
Strata Global faced a major challenge when tasked with extending the lifespan of a landfill site that was nearing capacity. The existing landfill, operated by Vapi Green Enviro Limited (VGEL), required a solution to accommodate an additional two years of waste without the option for horizontal expansion due to space constraints and high costs.
In response, Strata devised an innovative containment system utilizing a reinforced soil structure, allowing for vertical expansion. This approach not only maximized the available space but also adhered to safety standards. The landfill was organized into designated cells, with each cell being filled sequentially. Strata’s method involved the use of their proprietary technologies, StrataSlope™ and StrataBlock™, which provided a robust and aesthetically pleasing structure while preventing leachate from contaminating the surrounding environment.
This solution effectively increased the landfill’s capacity by 2.5 times compared to conventional methods, demonstrating a cost-effective and sustainable approach to solid waste management. Strata’s innovative techniques not only addressed the immediate storage needs but also set a precedent for future landfill designs, emphasizing the importance of integrating advanced engineering solutions in waste management practices.
Our ability to handle solid waste properly now will determine how the earth will fare in the future. Solid waste management is a global obligation that every one of us must take on to improve our planet for future generations. The main goal should be to raise public awareness and teach them about solid waste management procedures and how to apply them effectively.
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Director, President – Glen Raven Technical Fabrics
Strata/Glen Raven tenure: 10 years/28 years
Total industry experience: 35 years
MBA – Wake Forest University
Directs the strategic direction of Glen Raven’s automotive, protective apparel, military, geogrid, outdoor and logistic businesses.
Director, General Manager, Strata Inc.
Strata/Strata Inc. tenure: 3 years/14 years
Total industry experience: 25 years
MBA – Georgia State University
Led the integration of Strata Inc. business operations into the headquarters of GRTF and transition from USA based to India based manufacturing.
Director
Strata tenure: 17 years
Total industry experience: 47 years
CA – ICA
Played a key role in the establishment of Strata’s India operations. Provides vision for product innovation and leveraging new technology trends.
Global Technical Sales Director
Strata tenure: 7 years
Total industry experience: 32 years
Civil & Geotechnical Engineer (First class)
Provides highly technical and innovative civil engineering solutions in India and around the world. Responsible for the design and execution of large-scale geotechnical projects around the world including Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South America.
CTO – Chief Technology Officer
Strata tenure: 9 years
Total industry experience: 48 years
BTech (Hons), MTech (Civil) Both IIT Bombay, DMS (Bombay University), FIE, FIGS, Chartered Engineer
Streamlines the designs of Geosynthetics and has brought innovation in geogrid and geocell design application.
COO – Projects and Sales
Strata tenure: 13 years
Total industry experience: 24 years
MBA – University of Gujarat
Leads the monetization of products and solutions while ensuring highest execution quality and project profitability.
COO – Technical Textiles
Strata tenure: 13 years
Total industry experience: 33 years
BE (Mechanical) – Nagpur University
Drives excellence in process design, product features and cost effectiveness in production.
CFO – Chief Financial Officer
Strata tenure: 8 years
Total industry experience: 35 years
CA – ICA, ICWA – ICWAI
Leads the finance, accounting, taxation, commercial, legal and IT functions and assisting on all strategic and operational matters.
CDO – Chief Development Officer
Strata tenure: 10 years
Total industry experience: 13 years
MBA – ISB, Hyderabad
Leads diversification of the product portfolio, monetizing the new products and ensuring successful sustained financial growth of the company top line.
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Strata tenure: 14 years
Total industry experience: 42 years
B Tech (Chemical) – IIT Delhi
Leads day-to-day business operations of the company with focus on capacity expansion, product and process improvement.
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