👉 Waste engineering is the scientific and technical discipline focused on managing waste from its generation to disposal, aiming to minimize environmental impact while maximizing resource recovery. It encompasses the collection, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal of waste materials, employing processes like sorting, composting, incineration, and anaerobic digestion to reduce volume, extract valuable resources, and mitigate pollution. By integrating sustainable practices such as waste reduction, reuse, and energy recovery, waste engineering plays a critical role in transitioning from linear "take-make-dispose" models to circular systems that prioritize resource efficiency and ecological balance, ultimately contributing to cleaner ecosystems and more resilient communities.
