Emerging Trends to Approaching Zero Waste: Environmental and Social Perspectives thoroughly examines the impact of various technological innovations, current guidelines and social awareness on the reduction of waste, with the ultimate aim of achieving the zero-waste target. Insights in the book will help users adopt the best possible methodologies at grass-root levels and show how modern societal procedures are becoming sustainable, with a goal of zero waste. It comprehensively discusses the scientific contributions of the environmental and social sector, along with the tools and technologies available for achieving the zero-waste targets.

This book is the first step toward understanding state-of-the-art practices in making the zero-waste goal a reality. It will be especially beneficial to researchers, academics, upper-level students, waste managers, engineers and managers of industries researching or hoping to implement zero-waste techniques.

• Uses fundamental, interdisciplinary and state-of-the-art coverage of zero waste research to provide an integrated approach to tools, methodology and indicators for waste minimization
• Presents a unique look at environmental and social perspectives, challenges and solutions to zero waste
• Includes up-to-date references and web resources at the end of each chapter, as well as a webpage dedicated to providing supplementary information

1. Emerging Materials and technologies to Approach Zero Waste2. Zero Waste in Fashion Design3. Social media to Approach Zero Waste4. Policies and Environmental Laws for Zero Waste5. Economics and Market of Waste6. ZWT in extreme conditions7. Role of industry 4.0 in Zero waste8. Sustainable Design and Future of Modernization