Opportunities and Barriers to Composting in a Municipal Context: A Case Study in São José dos Campos, Brazil
Vanessa Rodrigues Pereira,
Fabiana Alves Fiore
Abstract:The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a global challenge of a complex nature. The organic fraction of rapidly degrading MSW, which can be recycled via composting provided it is segregated at the source, is an incipient or non-existent practice in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to identify the barriers and opportunities for composting MSW based on the perception of local stakeholders through a qualitative and quantitative exploratory case study in the municipality of São José dos … Show more
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