A questionnaire-based study on industrial waste management in Indian biopharmaceutical industries
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This study investigates industrial waste management practices within the Indian biopharmaceutical sector through a questionnaire-based approach.
The questionnaire, distributed among ten Indian biopharmaceutical industries (Himachal Pradesh (30°57'26.3"N 76°47'27.4"E), Uttarakhand (30°19'03.8"N 78°01'55.4"E), East Sikkim (27°19'54.5"N 88°36'49.4"E), and Bangalore (12°58'19.4"N 77°36'53.3"E)), explored various aspects of industrial waste management, including disposal methods, utilization of third-party vendors, collaboration with waste management entities, and initiatives towards sustainable practices such as wastewater treatment and reuse. The results of this study revealed current industrial waste management practices adopted by Indian biopharmaceutical industries, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. This study contributed to the knowledge of industrial waste management practices of the Indian biopharmaceutical sector, offering information for policymakers, industry officials, and environmental professionals seeking to enhance industrial waste management strategies and promote sustainable development in the Indian biopharmaceutical industry.
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Biopharmaceuticals, Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Industrial Waste Management, Sustainability
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