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A questionnaire-based study on industrial waste management in Indian biopharmaceutical industries

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates industrial waste management practices within the Indian biopharmaceutical sector through a questionnaire-based approach. The questionnaire, distributed among ten Indian biopharmaceutical industries (Himachal Pradesh (30°57'26.3"N 76°47'27.4"E), Uttarakhand (30°19'03.8"N 78°01'55.4"E), East Sikkim (27°19'54.5"N 88°36'49.4"E), and Bangalore (12°58'19.4"N 77°36'53.3"E)), explored various aspects of industrial waste management, including disposal methods, utilization of third-party vendors, collaboration with waste management entities, and initiatives towards sustainable practices such as wastewater treatment and reuse. The results of this study revealed current industrial waste management practices adopted by Indian biopharmaceutical industries, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. This study contributed to the knowledge of industrial waste management practices of the Indian biopharmaceutical sector, offering information for policymakers, industry officials, and environmental professionals seeking to enhance industrial waste management strategies and promote sustainable development in the Indian biopharmaceutical industry.

Source: Environment Conservation Journal

DOI: 10.36953/ecj.28502884

Authors: Ishika Pringle, Navjeevan Dadwal, Arun Kumar

Institution: Chandigarh University

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $225