Waste Management in Nepal: Characterization and Challenges to Promote a Circular Economy
Nicolás Labra Cataldo,
Muyiwa Oyinlola,
Samip Sigdel
et al.
Abstract:In Nepal, the informal sector is responsible for treating 15% of household waste. It is the only alternative to landfilling and open disposal; however, the current waste management system does not acknowledge informal recyclers aggravating various challenges and vulnerabilities that the sector already faces. This study identifies and validates for the first time the challenges of the informal waste sector while providing a granular understanding of the actors that shape waste management in the region. The stud… Show more
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