Legal and socio-economic outlook of waste bank: Environmental pollution and public health assessment in sustainable household waste management practices

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate and establish a regulatory model for managing household waste with a public health approach. The research employs a statutory approach combined with a comparative methodology to analyze and explore the connections between law and other social institutions. Various laws and regulations are directly associated with waste management, including Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management and other similar legislation. The enforcement of these laws and regulations in waste management relates to three legal systems: structure, substance, and legal culture. The study’s results show that the enforcement of environmental law in waste management is a blend of legal structure, legal substance, and legal culture. It can also be studied from both preventive and repressive sides. The study highlights the importance of implementing sustainable waste management practices to reduce environmental pollution and minimize health risks to the public. Through legal intervention, sustainable waste management practices can become standardized and be effectively enforced, leading to cleaner and safer living environments. The study concludes that preventing and responding to waste management issues requires a comprehensive approach that includes legal measures, as the implementation of laws and regulations plays an essential role in ensuring responsible waste management practices and protecting people’s health.