Wastes minimization as a local government issue: fact or fiction?

Read, Adam D.; Phillips, Paul S; Murphy, Alice

doi:10.1002/(sici)1099-1719(199808)6:2<78::aid-sd87>3.0.co;2-9

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“…In spite of governments' commitments to tackling the waste problem, one should be reminded that government actions alone are far from sufficient, be they voluntary or mandatory. Like many other environmental protection initiatives, sustainable waste management has to take place at the local level (Read et al , 1998). In other words, waste recovery requires the direct and active participation or engagement of other stakeholders, particularly the general public (De Young, 1990; Lober, 1996; Barr, 2004).…”

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Stakeholder engagement in waste recycling in a high‐rise setting

Yau

2012

Sustainable Development

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The effi cacy of waste recycling is closely associated with the environmental sustainability of a city. However, just like many other environmental protection initiatives, waste recycling requires stakeholder engagement to succeed. Exploring determinants of waste recycling behaviour helps policy-makers to formulate schemes to promote recycling effectively. While most literature has studied the factors affecting waste recycling in low-rise low-density housing, little ink has been spilt on the same in a high-rise high-density residential setting. In this paper, the determinants of the amount of recyclables collected in 122 private highrise housing estates in Hong Kong are investigated, with the use of a set of aggregate data. Household income, age and institution of regular reward schemes were found to have positive relationships with the amount of recyclables collected. Despite the optimism among some scholars about more conveniently located waste drop-off facilities as a motivator for waste recycling, the analysis results of this empirical study suggest that a fl oorbased system of waste separation facilities is by itself not likely to be effective in promoting domestic waste recycling in high-rises. To tackle the contemporary waste problem for the city's sustainable development, resort should be made to more intensifi ed environmental education and economic incentives.

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Stakeholder engagement in waste recycling in a high‐rise setting

Yau

2012

Sustainable Development

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“…41 The precautionary principle is an approach to innovations with potential for causing harm when extensive scientific knowledge is lacking. 42 The relationship between regulation and innovation is complex and different regulatory instruments have varying effects on technological progress. 41 Although international legal frameworks for biosafety and biosecurity exist, these provide limited guidance on what constitutes a functional national regulatory framework.…”

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Assessment of the Biosafety and Biosecurity Landscape in the Philippines and the Development of the National Biorisk Management Framework

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Introduction: The emergence of biological threats that can potentially affect millions emphasizes the need to develop a policy framework in the Philippines that can mount an adequate and well-coordinated response. The objective of the study was to assess, strengthen, and harmonize efforts in biorisk management through the development of a National Biorisk Management Framework. Methods: The development of the National Biorisk Management Framework was carried out in two phases: (1) assessment of the current biosafety and biosecurity landscape and (2) framework development. Results: This study identified policy gaps in the incorporation of biosafety in course curricula, professional development, and organizational twinning. The desired policy outcomes focus on increasing the capacity and quality of facilities, and the development of the biosafety officer profession. The tabletop exercises revealed weak implementation of existing protocols and unclear coordination mechanisms for emergency response. Based on these, a framework was drafted composed of eight key areas in biosafety and biosecurity, and four key contexts in risk reduction and management. Discussion and Conclusion: Reforms in biosafety and biosecurity policies are expected to improve coordination, ensure sustainability, capacitate facilities, and professionalize biosafety officers. Because of the complexity of reforms necessary, success will require a consistent and coherent policy framework that (1) provides well-coordinated mechanisms toward harmonized risk reduction and management, (2) establishes and enforces guidelines on biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management, (3) regulates facilities essential for occupational safety and public health, and (4) is financed by the General Appropriations Act as part of the national budget.

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“…It can be concluded that the business houses and those in the informal sector equally have an important role to play in value addition through the extraction of valuable materials that can easily be recycled into valuable one, as it stands around 90% of the residential generated waste is dumped in drainages, along the roads and in open spaces rather than being landfilled. This, therefore, requires an urgent move to a robust and more sustainable SWM that will encompass waste management systems and waste management facilities [13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Solid Waste Management in Chililabombwe District, Zambia

Sakanyi¹

2022

TIJPH

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The management of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a serious challenge facing major environmental challenges associated with waste generation and inadequate waste collection, transport, treatment, and disposal. The paper wishes to highlight on the current waste management practices by the district, also highlighting on challenges and opportunities in order to remedy the current problems and how best to address future opportunities for a better sustainable solid waste management in the district. The district has no capacity to overcome the amplification of the increased generated waste with the increased population, and this has impacted on the environment and public health. The current district aims to move away from the reliance of the open dumpsite that does not offer any environmental protection to a solid waste system that is of more useful that will retain useful resources within the economic zone through recycling. Waste sorting and segregation at the source that provides separation of the recyclable materials is actually key to waste management. Most of the extracted materials from the disposal residuals require proper landfill management with waste sorting facilities. Obviously, challenges and barriers are significant so are the opportunities in the district. Shortage of qualified manpower, lack of technologies, and proper solid waste equipment to deliver improved waste management systems remain the authority concern. Landfill plays a significant role in energy generation if well managed, thus poses a greater opportunity for local empowerment and job creation for the youths that need further study.

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Wastes minimization as a local government issue: fact or fiction?

Cited by 8 publications

References 5 publications

Stakeholder engagement in waste recycling in a high‐rise setting

Stakeholder engagement in waste recycling in a high‐rise setting

Assessment of the Biosafety and Biosecurity Landscape in the Philippines and the Development of the National Biorisk Management Framework

Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Solid Waste Management in Chililabombwe District, Zambia

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