Solid Waste Management for Rural Regions

As populations in rural areas grow and consumption patterns change, the challenges of managing waste become complex. Rural communities face unique obstacles, such as limited access to waste disposal infrastructure, lower budgets for waste management services, and the need to balance traditional practices with modern solutions. Effective solid waste management in rural areas protects the environment while enhancing the quality of life for residents by promoting hygiene, preventing pollution, and fostering community engagement. Addressing these challenges requires further research into innovative approaches tailored to the specific needs and resources of rural populations. Solid Waste Management for Rural Regions explores environmental policy and planning measures in rural touristic areas through diverse, practical approaches. It examines the social, cultural, management, and economic practices by providing new insights and strategies for developing and emerging countries facing similar environmental related issues in rural touristic areas. This book covers topics such as circular economy, rural development, and environmental science, and is a useful resource for scientists, business owners, climatologists, tourism professionals, economists, academicians, and researchers.

Ahmad Albattat is an Associate Professor and Program Leader in School of Global Hospitality and Tourism, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is a Visiting Professor and External Examiner in Medan Academy of Tourism (Akpar Medan). He received PhD in Hospitality Management "Disaster and Emergency Planning and Preparedness" from University Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia. He worked as an Associate Professor in Graduate School of Management, Post Graduate Centre, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Assistant Professor, Ammon Applied University College, Amman, Jordan. Senior Lecturer and Research Coordinator in School of Hospitality & Creative Arts, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, and Researcher at Sustainable Tourism Research Cluster (STRC), Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. He was working for the Jordanian hospitality industry for 17 years. His teaching and consultancy fields include hospitality management, events management, research methodology, strategic management and final research projects. His research areas include hospitality management, hotel, tourism, events, emergency planning, disaster management, sustainable development goals and human resource. He is an active member of several Scientific and Editorial Board of International journals, reviewer, author and editor for book projects. His latest works have been published in the refereed international journals, conference proceedings, books and book chapters.

Amrik Singh is working as Professor and Head in the School of Hotel Management and Tourism at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. He is working with Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India since the year 2007. He has published 55 Scopus indexed publications and 12 books to his credit. He has published 12 patents and 01 patent has been granted in the inter-disciplinary domain. Dr. Amrik Singh participated and acted as a resource person in various national and international conferences, seminars, research workshops, and industry talks. His research interest is accommodation management, ergonomics, green practices, human resource management in hospitality, waste management, AR VR in hospitality, etc. He is PhD thesis external examiner for many national and international universities. He is also an editorial team member for Scopus and web of Science journals.

Pankaj Kumar Tyagi is a highly accomplished academician, researcher, and consultant, currently a Professor at Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. An alumnus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and Kurukshetra University, he brings over 21 years of extensive experience spanning industry, teaching, training, and consultancy. His areas of expertise include destination management, sustainable practices, E-commerce, travel processes, and disruptive technologies. Dr. Tyagi has an impressive portfolio, having authored and edited more than 20 books and published over 40 research papers in prestigious international journals. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for several leading journals in tourism, management, and technology.