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Department of Mechanical Engineering

A systematic exploration of waste to guide waste reduction and resource management in the British Virgin Islands

Abstract

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This dissertation investigates how waste in the BVI can be reduced. A phenomenological approach is taken to investigate this topic. Stemming from this a systems perspective is adopted and the grounded theory methodology used. The respective methods and tools are used to analyse quantitative and qualitative data. Data collection is comprised of interviews, a literature review, participant observation and field notes.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Year dc:date.issued
2008

Author and committee

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  • McDevitt, Charlotte

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eng

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http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5506
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oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5506

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McDevitt, Charlotte. A systematic exploration of waste to guide waste reduction and resource management in the British Virgin Islands. Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5506