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Household Waste and Everyday Practices: Understanding Rural-Urban Differences in Kitchen Waste Disposal in Kerala

Household Waste and Everyday Practices: Understanding Rural-Urban Differences in Kitchen Waste Disposal in Kerala
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Author(s): V. K. Aswathy (Lovely Professional University, India)and Sanjeev Kumar (Lovely Professional University, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 22
Source title: AI-Based Data Mobility and Intelligent Modeling for Smart Cities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Sultan Ahmad (Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia), Sudan Jha (Kathmandu University, Nepal)and Md Alimul Haque (Veer Kunwar Singh University, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4202-3.ch012

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Abstract

Kerala's waste management practices, this research shedding light on significant rural-urban disparities and emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions in rural regions, particularly addressing kitchen waste disposal. Drawing from a robust dataset of 46,334 respondents in Kerala, sourced from NFHS 5, the study uncovers a compelling commitment to responsible waste management. Both rural and urban areas exhibit a shared dedication to sustainability, with a consistent preference for closed drain disposal and reusing kitchen waste for gardening or farming. Result: Encouragingly, urban regions show higher levels of awareness and engagement in sustainable waste management, reflected in the prevalence of manual collection. However, nuanced variations in less eco-friendly methods require vigilant attention. This research underscores Kerala's resolute commitment to responsible waste disposal, buoyed by the success of eco-conscious initiatives, and highlights the necessity of tailoring strategies to address local variations for a more sustainable future for all residents.

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