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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Refuse and refuse disposal"”.
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An investigation of heavy metal tolerance and reproduction in Nereis diversicolor with reference to their use for biomonitoring
… responsible for contamination of coastal and estuarine waters. All stages of metal production are sources of contamination, the main contributors being acidic mine drainage waters and smelting works. Other major sources are industrial water discharges, sewage sludge, the atmosphere, …
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The role and effectiveness of private sector companies in solid waste management in Lusaka, Zambia.
This study explored the role and effectiveness of private companies in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Lusaka, Zambia. Drawing from two private companies – Acka Foods and Twincare – operating in medium density residential areas of Chilenje and Chelstone. The objectives of this qualitative study …
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An ethical assessment of waste management at the Great East Road Campus of the University of Zambia
… East Road campus of the University of Zambia and to assess if there was a formal waste management strategy on the campus to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the campus holistic ecosystem. The objectives of the study were: 1) To investigate the situation regarding guidelines or …
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The role and effectiveness of private sector companies in solid waste management in Lusaka, Zambia.
This study explored the role and effectiveness of private companies in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Lusaka, Zambia. Drawing from two private companies – Acka Foods and Twincare – operating in medium density residential areas of Chilenje and Chelstone. The objectives of this qualitative study …
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An ethical assessment of waste management at the Great East Road Campus of the University of Zambia
… East Road campus of the University of Zambia and to assess if there was a formal waste management strategy on the campus to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the campus holistic ecosystem. The objectives of the study were: 1) To investigate the situation regarding guidelines or …
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Community based solid waste management strategies for Kamanga compound in Lusaka
… with solid waste management are global and require an integrated approach to arrive at a possible long term solution. Lusaka produces more waste than any other city in the country. This study focused on community based solid waste management strategies in Kamanga Compound of Lusaka. The …
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Community participation in solid waste management in Avondale Lussaka Zambia
… of uncollected waste on roadsides, empty plots and on residencies is becoming a common feature in Avondale.The aim of the study was to identify a solid waste collection system that residents of Avondale and the type of support residents were willing to offer to the selected system.There is no …
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Community based solid waste management strategies for Kamanga compound in Lusaka
… with solid waste management are global and require an integrated approach to arrive at a possible long term solution. Lusaka produces more waste than any other city in the country. This study focused on community based solid waste management strategies in Kamanga Compound of Lusaka. The …
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Community participation in solid waste management in Avondale Lussaka Zambia
… of uncollected waste on roadsides, empty plots and on residencies is becoming a common feature in Avondale.The aim of the study was to identify a solid waste collection system that residents of Avondale and the type of support residents were willing to offer to the selected system.There is no …
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Effectiveness and Cost of Litter (Trash) Removal in an Amusement Park as a Function of Incentive Procedures and Age of the Children
… the number of size of sacks filled, the number and reported ages of children participating, the number of tickets issued, the number of tickets redeemed, and the cost of rides for which they were redeemed were all recorded. Findings. A cost and effect analysis showed that this particular …
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A comparative study of municipal waste disposal practices and management in the Breede River District Council and the Cape Metropolitan Area
… many years. With the development of industries and commerce, waste inputs into waste management programs are crucial, since these are the sectors responsible for the generation of waste and thus the inputs are invaluable when programs are formulated. In order to develop effective waste …
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The effectiveness of environmental education on waste management practices in Mtumbane and Maheng townships in Port St. Johns, Eastern Cape
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Sciences: Environmental Health, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2018.
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Evaluation of the Economic, Social, and Biological Feasibility of Bioconverting Food Wastes with the Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)
… systems. Current efforts are composting and animal feeding. However, these food waste disposal practices rely on slow thermodynamic processes of composting or finding farmers with domestic animals capable of consuming the food wastes. Bioconversion, a potential alternative, is a waste …
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Proposal to Improve the Reusable Urban Waste Management System in Santiago De Surco, Lima, Peru to Increase the Utilization of the District's Treatment Plant
This study proposes an improvement for the reusable waste management system in Santiago de Surco, in a way that it significantly increases the utilization of the treatment plant, which is demonstrated in Arena Simulation Software. First, a diagnosis of the current conditions of the system is …
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Route planning using wireless sensor network for garbage collection in COVID-19 pandemic
… is a responsibility faced by all cities and, if not properly carried out, can generate greater costs or sanitary problems. Considering the sanitary situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to take sanitary safety measures to prevent its spread. The challenge of the present …
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