Scavengers’ contribution in solid waste management sector in Gaza Strip, Palestine

Al‐Khatib, Issam A.; Al-Sari, Majed I.; Kontogianni, Stamatia

doi:10.1007/s10661-020-08341-y

Cited by 10 publications

(16 citation statements)

References 31 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In solid waste management, Moreno-Sánchez and Maldonado (2006) highlighted that the informal waste pickers are acting in a parallel way to the formal waste collection and disposal parties. Most of the waste pickers are originating due to the bad economic status of the developing countries (Al-Khatib et al, 2020). Many authors pointed out that the primary concern of these waste pickers is to reap financial benefits rather than performing effective waste management processes (Amadi and Chijioke, 2018; Hoornweg and Bhada-Tata, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many authors pointed out that the primary concern of these waste pickers is to reap financial benefits rather than performing effective waste management processes (Amadi and Chijioke, 2018; Hoornweg and Bhada-Tata, 2012). Furthermore, Al-Khatib et al (2020) stated that these waste pickers are informally working and not belonging or governed by any official body or association. Therefore, unlike the formal recycling sector, the informal recycling sector operates without any operational licensing and tax-paying obligations (Al-Khatib et al, 2020).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, Al-Khatib et al (2020) stated that these waste pickers are informally working and not belonging or governed by any official body or association. Therefore, unlike the formal recycling sector, the informal recycling sector operates without any operational licensing and tax-paying obligations (Al-Khatib et al, 2020). Thus, it is understandable that the practices of these waste pickers are adversely affecting the QA in RLSC.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, the current review emphasised that the informal practices of waste pickers are not satisfactorily impacting the QA in RLSC of DW. In this regard, the government and regulatory bodies are having an important role in reinforcing the linkage between the reverse supply chain, and the waste pickers (Ezeah et al, 2013; Al-Khatib et al, 2020; Moreno-Sánchez and Maldonado, 2006). Herein, enforcing stringent regulations to evade the existence of the IS is a solution up to a certain extent but might not be the best solution mainly due to two reasons.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, rather than imposing measures to eliminate the IS from the RLSC, it is sensible to make arrangements to involve it in the supply chain with more acceptable and formal ways (Moreno-Sánchez and Maldonado, 2006). Accordingly, Al-Khatib et al (2020) stressed that the government should build a stepping stone for waste pickers’ incorporation to the formal recycling sector by providing them with orientation and training. Similarly, the measures should be taken by regulatory bodies to provide licences at low cost to all the practitioners engaged in the RLSC (Blaisi, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Quality assurance in reverse logistics supply chain of demolition waste: A systematic literature review

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The reverse logistics supply chain (RLSC) facilitates the greening of the traditional construction industry supply chain. Despite the growing interest in this approach, limited studies focus on quality assurance (QA) in RLSC, which is crucial to resolve the issue of the low quality in reprocessed products. This study aims to explore the elements which contribute to the QA of RLSC of demolition waste (DW) by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). A total of 91 articles available in six search engines between 2000 and 2019 were exposed to descriptive and content analysis. The descriptive analysis revealed that most of the articles were experimental studies (35%) and published during the recent period of 2013–2019 (64%). Furthermore, 60% of articles were originated from developed countries while 32% originated from developing countries. The results of the content analysis established that an information-centric integrated system of process, people, policy and technology is needed for QA in RLSC, which is supported by government, regulatory bodies, industry and universities/research institutions. The study addresses the existing gap by proposing a conceptual framework, which could be considered as the foundation in enforcing QA in the RLSC of DW. Finally, the implications for research and practice and some recommendations for further research were presented. The study facilitates in paving the path to sustainable development through building the foundation to enforce QA in RSLC of DW.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Quality assurance in reverse logistics supply chain of demolition waste: A systematic literature review

et al. 2020

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Evaluating strategies for sustainable recovery and recycling of plastic waste in the West Bank of Palestine: The perspectives of plastic companies

Saadeh¹,

Al‐Khatib

Anayah

2022

Environ Monit Assess

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The plastic waste (PW) makes up the second largest portion of the total solid waste generated in Palestine. Hence, it is important to consider proper PW management mainly through recovery and recycling and implement appropriate strategies. This study aims to identify and evaluate the social, legal, technological, environmental, and economic strategies that can positively motivate plastic manufacturing and/or recycling companies to recover and recycle PW. A structured questionnaire was developed to address 30 plastic companies in the West Bank. The results indicate that 80% of the companies supported the social strategies that implement community awareness programs. Almost 92% of the companies agreed with legal strategies which enforce legislations to support PW recovery and recycling practices. As for technological strategies, 76% of the companies endorsed the application of modern technologies for PW management. However, only 68% of the companies accepted the environmental strategies which promote life cycle assessment and environmental awareness programs and adopted the use of recycled plastic materials in manufacturing from the context of the economic and market strategies. Palestinians are invited to implement PW recovery and recycling practices to better utilize available resources, achieve sustainable management of solid waste, and promote environmental health.

show abstract

Municipal solid waste management in developing economies: A way forward

Fernando

Zutshi

2023

Cleaner Waste Systems

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Scavengers’ contribution in solid waste management sector in Gaza Strip, Palestine

Cited by 10 publications

References 31 publications

Quality assurance in reverse logistics supply chain of demolition waste: A systematic literature review

Quality assurance in reverse logistics supply chain of demolition waste: A systematic literature review

Evaluating strategies for sustainable recovery and recycling of plastic waste in the West Bank of Palestine: The perspectives of plastic companies

Municipal solid waste management in developing economies: A way forward

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About