Addressing the waste issue

摘要

THE PLETHORA OF CONCEPTS, APPLICATIONS AND RESULTS HAVE PROVIDED a historical evolution on the issue of waste. Past research and 50 years of recent data indicate the waste situation has prevailed in process industries around the globe. So, what is meant by "waste?" Regardless of the product being manufactured, the process of converting raw materials into finished product creates residuals commonly classified as " waste." Why is this important, and how is the issue contained?