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Global Environmental and Waste Management Industry Industry


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NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:

Global Environmental and Waste Management Industry Industry

http://www.reportlinker.com/p097813/Global-Environmental-and-Waste-Management-Industry-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Waste_man

The global outlook series on the Environmental and Waste Management Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird's eye view of the prevalent scenario in the industry, and provides perspectives on the impact of Biotechnology/chemicals in environmental management. The report also provides a sneak peek into the world of waste management, waste treatment technologies, and the environmental laws governing the global industry. Also included is a compilation of all recent mergers, acquisitions, and noteworthy strategic corporate developments. Regional markets discussed include the US, Canada, Europe, France, UK, Asia, Korea, and Latin America among few others. The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 600 companies worldwide.

1. OVERVIEW 1

Prelude 1

Environmental Markets Across the Globe 1

Biotechnology in Environment Management 2

Global Waste Management Industry Remains Recession Proof 2

Waste Management Overview 2

What is Waste? 2

Dynamics of Waste Management 3

Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries 3

Trends Governing Solid Waste Management 4

Issues of Concern 4

Commercial Hazardous Waste Containment and Disposition Industry 4

Wastewater System Market 5

Global E-Waste Market 5

Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for

Electronic Waste Management Market with Annual Revenue

Figures in US$ Million for years 2010 through 2015 6

Global Medical Waste Management Industry 6

Competitive Landscape 6

Table 2: World Solid Waste Management Market (2010): Revenues

of Top Ten Players - Waste Management, Republic Services,

North America Corp., Veolia Environmental Services, Clean

Harbors, Covanta Energy Corp., Progressive Waste Solutions,

Stericycle, Waste Connections, and Newpark Resources in US$

Million 7

Waste Treatment Technologies 8

High Growth Prospects for the Waste to Energy Technology 8

Biodegradable Municipal Waste Treatment Technologies 8

Alternate Technologies to Landfill 8

Future Technologies 9

Alternative Technologies for Waste Treatment 9

Hazardous Water Treatment: Difficulties in Alternative Methods 10

Soil Washing 10

Vapor Extraction 10

Biotreatment 10

Chemical Oxidation 10

Thermal Desorption 10

Land Filling 10

Incineration 10

2. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS 11

3. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 25

4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 38

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 41

1. NORTH AMERICA 41

1a. UNITED STATES 41

Overview 41

Recovery Programs 41

Waste Disposing Methods 41

Federal Regulations for Waste Disposal 41

Solid Waste Industry 42

Hazardous Waste 42

Non-Hazardous Waste 42

Waste Material Overview 43

Industrial Waste 43

Non-Hazardous Waste 43

Industrial Waste Management 43

Medical Waste and Disposal Market 44

Table 3: US Medical Waste Management and Disposal Services

Market with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years

2010 through 2015 45

RMW- A Key Concept to the Healthcare Facilities 46

Overview of RMW Management in the US 46

Incineration - The Leading Technology 46

Alternative Technologies - Issues Remain 47

1b. CANADA 48

Overview 48

2. EUROPE 49

Overview 49

2a. FRANCE 49

Overview 49

Industrial Waste Management Market 49

2b. THE UNITED KINGDOM 50

Overview 50

Table 4: UK Waste Management Market with Annual Revenue

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 50

Waste Recycling Scenario in London 51

3. ASIA-PACIFIC 52

Overview 52

Demand for Industrial Waste Management Continues to Grow in

South East Asia 52

Medical Waste Management in Asia 52

The United States-Asia Environmental Partnership (US-AEP)

Program 53

3a. CHINA 54

Market Overview 54

Government Incentives for Solid Waste Disposal 54

Table 5: Chinese Waste Management Market (2010): Percentage

Breakdown of Volume of Materials Recycled - Paper, Plastics,

Ferrous Metals, Non-ferrous Metals, and Others 54

Incinerators Gradually Replacing Landfills 55

Foreign Players Benefit from Increasing Quantities of Wastes

Generated in China 55

Concerns Faced by the Chinese Waste Management Industry 55

Solid Waste Management Continues to Cause Woes to China 56

3b. HONG KONG 56

Table 6: Hong Kong Waste Management Market (2010): Percentage

Breakdown of Wastes Produced by different Sources - Domestic

Waste, Construction Waste, Industrial Waste, and Special Waste 56

3c. INDIA 57

Overview 57

Indian Waste Management Market 57

Table 7: Indian Waste Management Market with Annual Revenue

Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015 58

Indian Waste Management Market Showing Bright Prospects 58

E-Waste Management Remains a Major Challenge in India 59

Major Players on a Growth Spree 59

3d. AUSTRALIA 59

Growth Driven by High Volumes of Wastes Generated 59

3e. KOREA 60

Overview 60

Environmental Industry 60

Solid Waste Treatment Market in Korea 60

Solid Waste Treatment Techniques 61

Market Picture 61

3f. SRI LANKA 62

3g. VIETNAM 63

3h. SINGAPORE 63

Waste Management in Singapore 63

4. LATIN AMERICA 64

4a. CHILE 64

5. MIDDLE EAST 65

5a. SAUDI ARABIA 65

Trends in Waste Management Market 65

Market Opportunities 65

US Based Manufacturers Enjoy Significant Market Share 66

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

To order this report:

Waste management Industry: Global Environmental and Waste Management Industry Industry

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