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adequately informed about solid waste treatment Author contributions
facilities. Every resident must be encouraged to
actively participate in MSWM systems. Conceptualization: Nakka Lakshmi Srikanth
(iii) The Confederation of Indian Industries has Formal analysis: Nakka Lakshmi Srikanth
recommended the implementation of Extended Investigation: Neyyila Saibabu
Producer Responsibility measures. Businesses Methodology: Neyyila Saibabu
should adopt these measures, as they also play a Writing – original draft: Nakka Lakshmi Srikanth
crucial role in the success of MSWM. Writing – review & editing: Neyyala Chaitanya

5. Conclusion Availability of data

This study contributes to the understanding of the The data supporting the findings of this study are
relatively low level of awareness regarding the impact of available from the corresponding author on reasonable
waste management on sustainable development and sound request.
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