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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Waste Management Policy"”.
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A study of waste management policy implications for landfill waste salvagers in the Western Cape
… was to explore the factors that led to the Solid Waste Management Department's resolution to prohibit landfill salvaging in the Cape Metropolitan Municipality and the intended and unintended consequences such a decision subsequently had for the landfill waste salvagers. Large numbers of poor, …
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? An Examination of Factors Influencing Environmental Behavior in Denver, Colorado
… and non-composting of municipal solid waste have important natural resource management implications, in that they both reduce energy, water, and raw natural resource use. Responsible waste management also likely has positive climate impacts by virtue of reducing greenhouse gas …
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Gestão de resíduos sólidos do município de João Pessoa/ PB: uma análise sobre as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos catadores de materiais recicláveis
The present study deals with the solid waste management policy of the municipality of João Pessoa, turning its attention to the collectors of recyclable materials that act as environmental agents. In order to do so, we have as general objective to investigate/analyze the difficulties faced by the …
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Sustainable urban waste management through the lens of service users
… is below the 50% threshold target for household waste set by the UK government. This research aimed to investigate the issues surrounding the low recycling rate to inform the design and implementation of an effective waste management policy. The key research questions are: what are the barriers …
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Investigation of municipal solid waste management: a case study of Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa
… investigate the effectiveness of municipal solid waste management system, its potential implication in Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa and to recommend strategies for effective management of municipal solid waste in the district. To achieve this, structured questionnaires, interviews, …
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'n Koste- en bestuursrekeningkundige ontleding van afvalbestuur in Suid-Afrika
A COST AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA The cost and management aspects of waste management in South Africa are investigated to determine whether they comply with requirements of an efficient policy. Deficiencies are pointed out and solutions are sought for. It is …
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An ethical assessment of waste management at the Great East Road Campus of the University of Zambia
… aim of this study was an ethical assessment of waste management on the Great 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 …
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An ethical assessment of waste management at the Great East Road Campus of the University of Zambia
… aim of this study was an ethical assessment of waste management on the Great 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 …
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An ethical assessment of current death disposal beliefs, attitudes and practices in Gaborone’s Ledumang ward in Botswana.
… the following measures: (i) revision of the waste management policy to include body disposal; (ii) Gaborone City Council to sensitise the community of Gaborone on the negative effects of the burial methods on the environment; (iii) to raise the level of awareness of residents of Gaborone on …
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An ethical assessment of current death disposal beliefs, attitudes and practices in Gaborone’s Ledumang ward in Botswana.
… the following measures: (i) revision of the waste management policy to include body disposal; (ii) Gaborone City Council to sensitise the community of Gaborone on the negative effects of the burial methods on the environment; (iii) to raise the level of awareness of residents of Gaborone on …
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"Giving new meaning to ""Mound City"" landfills as a historical narrative of St. Louis, Missouri"
This thesis presents the position that waste management policies impact the physical urban fabric of a place, as well as its ecological environment, and cultural significance. It illustrates that landfills have shaped the built environment. Landscapes are often perceived as natural, though the …
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De la promoción de la economía circular a un debate circular: Rastreo del tratamiento de los proyectos de gestión de envases en el Congreso argentino (2002-2023)
La gestión integral de envases se expone como una política ambiental pendiente en Argentina, prioritaria para el impulso de la economía circular y para desacoplar el crecimiento de la generación de residuos. Durante un período que excede los veinte años se han presentado 57 proyectos de ley en el …