Rising populations and consumer demand have led to a rapid expansion of industrialization. As a result, the development of industrial setups has led to an increase in industrial waste generation. Untreated industrial wastewater is a major hazard to the environment because it contains harmful microbes, including viruses, fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and algae. Industries produce wastewater of different qualities. Some of the wastewater contains biodegradable components such as paper, wool, leather, textiles, etc., while other wastewater contains non-biodegradable waste such as heavy metals, radioactive elements, pesticides, and plastic. These pollutants can enter water sources through drainage systems, indiscriminate untreated effluent flow in water, disturb ecosystems, and threaten flora and fauna’s health as they move through the food chain. Industrial wastewater contains toxic, reactive, carcinogenic, or combustible substances that can cause acute toxicity, disturbed immune system function, and infertility. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate its toxicity through appropriate eco-friendly treatments in order to recycle water. Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) is a sustainable method of wastewater management that purifies liquid waste discharge. It is an ideal solution for industries that have to comply with stringent environmental regulations. The primary goal of ZLD systems is to collect and recycle waste water resources in order to decrease pollutants, leaving behind zero liquid waste. The present study highlights the benefits and uses of several ZLD technologies for sustainable water management, including thermal methods, reverse osmosis, membrane distillation, and soil biotechnology.