Review on Sanitary Waste Management with the Help of Incinerator
(1) Mr. Kiran Chandan, Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering
(2) Mr Praful Palhade, Mr Parth Hanvate, Mr Pritesh Pawar, Ms Kiran Bobad
Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj College of Engineering Shegaon, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract - The critical issue of waste management, particularly focusing on sanitary waste and the challenges associated with its disposal. It highlights the environmental and health risks posed by improper disposal of sanitary napkins, stressing the need for educating women on proper disposal methods. It emphasizes the prevalence of nonbiodegradable plastic in sanitary napkins, posing a challenge as this plastic can take centuries to decompose. The disposal methods for sanitary waste vary between urban and rural areas, with most urban women disposing of napkins in dustbins, leading to landfill accumulation. In contrast, rural women tend to wash and bury napkins in pits.
The passage underscores the adverse consequences of poor menstrual waste management, including medical complications and health hazards due to infectious bacteria carried by disposed sanitary napkins. It also
highlights the staggering amount of nonbiodegradable waste generated by women over their menstruating years. The discussion also touches on the behavioural aspect, stating that even when disposal facilities are available, human psychology may hinder significant changes in disposal patterns. Transitioning to the explanation of a sanitary waste incinerator, it defines it as a specialized facility designed to safely dispose of various waste types that could pose health risks if not treated properly. These facilities utilize advanced technology to burn waste at high temperatures, reducing volume and eliminating pathogens, toxins, and organic matter to prevent disease spread and environmental pollution.
Key Words: Waste Management, Sanitary Waste, Disposal Challenges, On-Biodegradable Plastic, Sanitary Waste Incinerator
