Investigating the potential of the introduction of sustainable solid waste management in Lao PDR

Abstract

Investigating the potential of introducing sustainable solid waste management practices is crucial.This study aims to quantify and qualify municipal solid waste in Lao PDR using a local household of six adults and two children as an example. By considering the waste hierarchy, the study promotes sustainable waste management. Eight waste samples were collected and sorted into 13 categories based on composition and the size of each category