Pollution Control Technologies for Small-Scale Operations

Agriculture deals with vastly different raw materials, products, and production technologies, generating pollution that is equally diverse and complex and involving biosafety issues. For small-scale operations, limited resources and capacity exacerbate the challenges of controlling pollution and managing health and safety issues. This publication compares major pollution control technologies, especially their cost-effectiveness in tackling air and water pollution and the solid and hazardous waste typical in agro-sectors, and provides analysis and recommendations on their suitability for small-scale operations. The publication also offers insights into how environmental standards and pollution load control support overall environmental quality improvement.