How is Commercial Waste Disposal a Path Towards Sustainability?
Commercial waste refers to the waste generated from industrial, commercial, and business activities that include corporate houses, factories, manufacturing units, commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, food processing units, shops, and healthcare centres, among others. The rise of commercial waste in Australia can be credited to three major factors. 1. Over the past five decades, Australia has witnessed substantial economic growth, positioning it among the developed countries with significant progress. 2. Although the country has a low population, constant urbanisation has led to a rise in demand for products, thereby increasing supply and imports. 3. Rapid advancement in technology has resulted in increased usage of electronic products like laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones, and music systems, among others. All these factors have given rise to consumerism. Naturally, high consumption of goods and services would mean the generation of large amounts