Environmental Sustainable Waste Management for a City Multi-Floor Manufacturing Cluster

It is widely accepted that solid waste management is a global problem. This problem is even more pronounced in developing countries such as Nigeria where solid waste management is a major concern. In recent times, however, there has been a concerted effort towards engaging members of the public in solving the waste management crisis. This effort is centred on public participation in sustainable waste management practice across the country. Nevertheless, in Abuja there seems to be low public participation in sustainable wastes and environmental management practice. This paper therefore seeks to investigate the rate of participation in sustainable waste and environmental management activities in Abuja. In order to achieve the aim of the study, the paper relied on a sample of 57 participants to obtain some primary data. The paper employed a mixed method approach with the aid of a questionnaire. The questions were designed to gather data on demographics of the participants, their awareness and attitude to sustainable waste management, the barriers preventing public participation in a sustainable solid waste management and measures that can encourage public participation in sustainable waste management in Abuja. The study revealed that increase funding, provision of recycling collection points, enforcement of laws and policies, the development of effective policies and regulatory framework amongst others are some of the measures that can encourage public participation in sustainable waste management programs in Abuja.

Indonesia is an archipelagic country consisting of more than 17,500 islands. Urbanization and community agglomeration in urban areas in Indonesia are increasing the complexity of solid waste management in Indonesia. The old paradigm of 'collect-transport-disposal' waste management still occurs frequently in cities in Indonesia. This research is designed to be a systematic qualitative review. The relationships between good environmental governance and sustainable solid waste management are synthesized from a perspective of current conditions in Indonesia. The solution to sustainable waste management is generally carried out through well-organized waste management in an integrated manner from upstream to downstream with a 'cradle-to-grave' mindset, including the impacts that may arise therein. Implementing sustainable solid waste management requires commitment and support from all aspects of stakeholders. Good environmental governance is a comprehensive, dynamic, and complex concept that attempts to improve environmental conditions while promoting sustainable solid waste management. The results show that good environmental governance is very influential for sustainable solid waste management, but it still needs to be implemented optimally in Indonesia. Integration and synchronization of policies between the central government and local government must be further improved to implement good environmental governance.

Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste management has remained a big challenge in Africa and other resource constrained settings. However, to achieve sustainability, the gaps in governance of waste management need to be addressed speedily as populations are expanding rapidly, far exceeding available infrastructure and resources. Ruiru subcounty has a rapidly expanding population which has not been matched with sustainable waste management in commercial and residential sectors. This study sought to establish the influence of governance on Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste management in Ruiru Sub-County. Mixed methods research approach and descriptive research design were used in both data collection and analysis. This involved administration of Questionnaires, interviews and observation checklist through an online platform Kobo Collect. Results of the study showed that the County Government and subsequent sub-counties are responsible for waste management. Despites this mandate there are heaps of waste remain in commercial and residential areas. This is attributed to various governance challenges such as lack of prioritization of waste management, limited financial and human resources, minimal community participation, disregard of informal players in waste management cycle, weak implementation and enforcement of waste management policies. While it is desirable to attain sustainable solid waste management in Ruiru, and while the national legal frameworks are in place, there are major challenges and gaps in solid waste governance. Therefore, this study concludes enforceability of mechanisms, adequacy of funding, wholistic involvement of all players remain daunting. Unless these are addressed, sustainable waste management will only remain an unattainable goal.

The increase in global municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, with a significant portion being improperly managed, has resulted in detrimental socio-ecological effects. This paper addresses the challenge of implementing effective waste management practices for achieving sustainability, particularly in urban areas where the majority of global waste is generated. It emphasizes the need for a multidimensional, multiscale, and long-term approach that surpasses local solutions and linear strategies. The approach recognizes the broader impacts of waste management beyond city boundaries and promotes circularity by incorporating waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal practices. Through an analysis of the literature on waste from 1992 to 2022, this paper aims to identify the key concepts, propose solutions, and explore sustainable waste management scenarios. This paper introduces the m-SWM4Cities model for sustainable waste management in urban areas, highlighting its methodology and application in Mexico City (mD-SWM4CDMX). The models presented in this paper incorporate essential elements and interactions, providing a comprehensive understanding of the transition to sustainable waste management. The findings highlight the importance of monitoring waste management indicators and offer insights into the waste system of Mexico City. The m-SWM4Cities model can be adapted to address specific city contexts and thus serves as a valuable tool for assessing and improving waste management practices.

Healthcare waste in Bangladesh: Current status, the impact of Covid-19 and sustainable management with life cycle and circular economy framework

PurposeThe study analyses the factors that promote pro-environmental intentions and sustainable electronic waste management among households in a developing country context.Design/methodology/approachBased on a quantitative survey, a cross-sectional study of households was conducted. Data from 652 respondents were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed with partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM).FindingsAmong the findings, environmental values was the major influencer of pro-environmental intentions, accounting for 54.8% of its variance. Whilst pro-environmental intention was hypothesised as a key predictor of sustainable waste management behaviours, results showed that sustainable e-waste management is mainly influenced by perceived behavioural control (β = 0.546, p = 0.000), followed by pro-environmental intentions (β = 0.302, p = 0.000). Perceived behavioural control, on the other hand, was influenced by perceived producer responsibility (β = 0.340, p = 0.000) and facilitating conditions (β = 0.141, p = 0.0.034).Research limitations/implicationsFirst, the study used a quantitative approach. The use of a mixed-methods approach could provide deeper insights into the determinants of sustainable e-waste management practices in a specific cultural context. Also due to the quantitative nature of the study, sustainable e-waste management was based on self-reports. Future studies may adopt longitudinal studies to validate self-reported behaviours with observation. Finally, the study does not include all constructs proposed by planned behaviour and norm activation theory. This is because the main aim of the study was to examine perceived behavioural control as an extrinsic motivator and environmental values as an intrinsic motivator to engage in sustainable waste management practices.Practical implicationsWaste is best managed at source, so the study recommends that producers of electronic equipment must reconsider their role in sustainable waste management, by taking physical and economic responsibility for the environmental costs of their products. Pro-environmental intentions must be encouraged; however, it is not sufficient to cause sustainable waste management behaviours. Consequently, governments must promote and encourage sustainable e-waste management among households by providing enabling policy conditions such as convenient e-waste collection points and positively reinforcing waste reduction, reuse and recycling behaviours. Also, a culture of environmental conservation should be encouraged among households.Originality/valueThe study explores the role of environmental values and perceived behavioural control as a source of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to engage in sustainable e-waste management. The inclusion of facilitating conditions and perceived producer responsibility is justified, based on the call for a collective approach towards electronic waste management. The results of the study throw more light on the tri-party approach, specifically, consumers, business and government role in developing and maintaining a sustainable approach towards the management of electronic waste in Ghana. Also, the study integrates planned behaviour and norm activation based on the strong sustainability argument.

The study examined sustainable waste management and socio-economic development in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom State. Waste Management when executed sustainably has reverberating benefits to the present and future generations of an entity, especially in aspects of health and Life Expectancy (LE) improvement, natural resource conservation, urbanization, infrastructural development, etc. Hence, many countries of the world have developed measures for sustainable waste management. However, it was observed that sustainable waste management has not reached its full potential in Uyo metropolis owing to the focus on a part of waste management which is the collection, transfer and disposal of waste. Therefore, this paper was aimed at examining the state of sustainable waste management in Uyo metropolis, to establish whether it impacts the socio-economic development in the area. The qualitative research method was adopted for the study through the use of descriptive secondary data. The Zero Waste theory was adopted for the study. It was discovered that waste management in the Uyo metropolis as coordinated by the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) is not sustainable owing to the absence of an organized framework for waste recycling and reuse, and the adoption of incineration as a waste management method. It was recommended that the Akwa Ibom State government should expedite the establishment of a formal waste recycling sector through public-private partnerships with both indigenous and non-indigenous waste recycling companies.

Aims: To Identify sustainable Biomedical solid waste management practices in the context of limited resources in selected HCFs in Douala, Cameroon.
 Study Design: A cross-sectional survey with quantitative and qualitative study design was adopted for data collection from workers in the HCFs and also identifying the process of waste management.
 Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the some selected HCFs in the Douala region of Cameroon between January 2023 to June 2023.
 Methodology: Study respondents were working in different sections of the HCFs and comprised of the following categories: doctors, laboratory scientists, cleaners, nurses and administrative/clerical workers. Field visitations and interactions with HCFs officials took place during the random sampling technique which was used in determining the sample size of 200 workers, Out of the sample size of 200 who were given questionnaires in order to provide data for the study, 150 valid mail questionnaires were retrieved and used for analysis. Every questionnaire was verified by validity. There’s also questions related funds, facilities availability, training and personal protective equipment. All of the data were coded and analyzed. The results were calculated based on sums and percentages of variables with SPSS vers.26 software and chi-square analysis with the level significance of p-value less than 0.05 was analyze
 Results: This finding could also indicate that imbibing sustainable biomedical wastes management practices increases with higher experience in the hospital. Furthermore, communal bin disposal of biomedical wastes was the only statistically significant category under disposal method, indicating that waste disposal may be lacking in terms of sustainable practices. [30] also identified biomedical wastes disposal in open dumps among health workers in Saudi Arabia, attributable to poor sustainable waste training and lack of regulatory frameworks. I PCA results indicate that there are two dimensions of prevalent biomedical wastes in the hospital studied, as explicated by the two components retained
 Conclusion: The limited resources and government policies and local councils influences sustainable waste management practices and this paper aimed at identifying some of the solutions towards improving Sustainable waste management policies. The practice of biomedical waste management in the study area was low. Level of education, taking training on biomedical waste management, availability of color-coded three bins, and attitude of health care workers were significantly associated with biomedical waste management practices. Hence, in-service training is recommended to improve biomedical waste management practices.

This study aims to develop model reduction garbage integrated with waste management systems of the city to minimize the adverse impacts of garbage and to obtain an urban sustainable waste management model. The examined factors cover the potential reduction garbage in its place of origin (households) and in place, as well as the possibility of improving the role of waste management to second the place. As for the aspects of treatment, exert influence over the sustainability of waste management good the technical aspects of waste management and other aspects relating to waste management. The determination of the research objective was done purposively, namely in the poor city. The method used was a qualitative methodology and focus group discussion (FGD). The waste management model to be developed is the type of waste management based on garbage reduction at the household and landfills to realize a sustainable waste management.

Residents’ waste management practices in a developing country: A social practice theory analysis

Solid waste management is a pressing issue worldwide and small islands developing states (SIDS) are no exception. While many SIDS are now moving towards sustainable waste management, several among these small island developing economies still adopt illegal dumping and backyard burning as their waste disposal option as they are unaware of the negative health and environmental impacts caused by these practices. Furthermore, lack of financial and technical means and land scarcity are some of the main barriers that hamper the development of an integrated and sustainable waste management system in SIDS. Among the different SIDS, Mauritius is one of the few small islands that possesses a sanitary landfill. In 2017, over 480,000 tons of solid wastes were disposed at the only landfill in Mauritius, located at Mare Chicose. Besides landfilling, recycling and home composting are being practised to some extent. The potential waste management options in Mauritius, based on the waste composition, include composting and anaerobic digestion with recycling representing another avenue for sustainable waste management. Nonetheless, a sustainable solid waste management strategy and action plan should be developed and implemented as this will be the cornerstone of the setting-up of any future waste management technology.

Karang Indah Village, located in Bojongmangu District, Bekasi Regency, faces challenges related to the underutilization of organic waste, particularly dry leaves and used paper. The accumulation and burning of dry banana leaves contribute to air pollution and environmental degradation. To address this issue, an eco-friendly recycled paper production initiative was developed by combining dry leaves and used paper to enhance the quality and durability of recycled paper. This initiative aims not only to support environmental sustainability but also to create economic opportunities for the local community through the development of recycled paper-based crafts. The program implemented various methods, including socialization, training, hands-on practice, and monitoring of the recycled paper production process. Participants were introduced to fundamental techniques in paper recycling, raw material processing, and product marketing strategies. The results demonstrated a significant increase in community awareness regarding sustainable waste management. Several participants successfully produced higher-quality recycled paper and began developing craft products such as greeting cards and book covers. Moreover, there was growing interest among the community members in establishing recycled paper-based businesses as an additional source of income. This program is expected to continue evolving as a model for effective and sustainable organic waste management, contributing to both environmental conservation and economic empowerment.

Sustainable waste management is a core issue facing local and national governments. It is widely acknowledged that although producers of goods and materials have a role to play in reducing waste, the general public, in the way that we consume and utilize products, have a key role in delivering sustainable waste management. This paper supports this assertion with data from a study of waste management attitudes and reported behaviours in southwest England. The paper presents a conceptual framework for examining attitudes and behaviours towards waste management, incorporating environmental values, situational factors and psychological variables. Using this framework, the paper demonstrates the range of influences acting on attitudes and actions towards sustainable waste management practices, focusing especially on recycling behaviour. The paper argues that the framework could provide a useful tool for examining the variety of factors influencing a range of public actions relevant to sustainable development. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

The issue of food waste management is becoming increasingly significant in the context of population growth, urbanization, and the rising volume of waste.The lack of an effective system for sorting and processing food waste leads to its accumulation in landfills, resulting in serious environmental, economic, and social consequences.The purpose of this study is to develop a model for sustainable food waste management in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan. This paper presents a model for sustainable food waste management in higher education institutions in Kazakhstan, developed based on a study conducted at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU). The model includes the organization of separate waste collection, the development of infrastructure for waste processing, the implementation of educational activities, and the introduction of motivational mechanisms such as incentives and discounts for environmentally friendly behavior.As part of the study, data were collected on food waste generated at ENU and its student dormitories. A survey was also conducted among students to identify their behavior regarding food waste. The questionnaire included not only questions about waste handling habits but also about possible measures to encourage students to participate in environmental initiatives.Thus, this research includes a quantitative assessment of food waste volumes in the university setting (in kg/day), as well as an estimate of the potential reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of sustainable waste management practices.

Industry 4.0 based sustainable circular economy approach for smart waste management system to achieve sustainable development goals: A case study of Indonesia