Elaboration and Implementation of a Waste Management Policy at the University of São Paulo (USP)

The aim of this work is to discuss the Brazilian National Solid Waste Policy potential to enhance Brazilian universities waste management by analyzing the University of São Paulo, Campus of São context in accordance with the national policy requirements. Universities in Brazil lack a legal instrument to strengthen its waste management, which brings this paper innovation by applying the Brazilian waste policy as a standardization instrument to adapt waste management at Brazilian higher education institutions. The research used a descriptive and qualitative approach, data were collected from literature review, university documents and semi structured interviews, a case study approach is used to analyze the campus solid waste management activities, procedures and operations inherent the. The main findings conclude that University of São Paulo waste policy is being deployed, based on Brazilian Solid Waste National Policy requirements, confirming it translation into a potential framework tool to support decision making for adequacy of environmentally sound management of Brazilian. Further studies are required ex-post the policy enactment to assess the impacts of the waste policy at the university impacts.

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PLANTA FÍSICA DOS ABRIGOS DE RESÍDUOS QUÍMICOS PERIGOSOS DA ATENÇÃO HOSPITALAR

Enfermagem em Foco ◽

10.21675/2357-707x.2017.v8.n3.716 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Taiza Florencio Costa ◽

Vanda Elisa Andres Felli ◽

Maritza Consuelo Ortiz Sanchez ◽

Simone Cruz Machado Ferreira ◽

Zenith Rosa Silvino ◽

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Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Management Plan ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

University Hospital ◽

Teaching Hospitals ◽

São Paulo ◽

Chemical Waste ◽

Hazardous Chemical ◽

Physical Plant ◽

The University

Objetivo: avaliar as especificações da planta física dos abrigos de resíduos químicos perigosos gerados em hospital. Metodologia: pesquisa descritiva, realizada no Hospital Universitário da Universidade de São Paulo. Os dados foram coletados por meio da Ficha de Informação de Gerenciamento de Resíduo Químico Perigoso. Resultados: os dados evidenciaram 11 especificações, sendo sete (63,63%) não conformidades no armazenamento interno e seis (54,54%) conformidades no armazenamento externo. Os resultados apontaram os aspectos a serem revistos pelo hospital quanto à adequação da planta física dos abrigos de resíduos químicos perigosos no aguardo da coleta externa. Indicaram, ainda, diretrizes quanto às normas para construção dos abrigos, subsidiando o Plano de Gerenciamento de Resíduos Químicos Perigosos. Conclusão: o Plano tornou possível a prevenção de acidentes e doenças relacionados ao trabalho e a promoção da saúde humana e ambiental, como fatores de sustentabilidade no setor saúde hospitalar.Descritores: Hospitais de Ensino, Resíduos Químicos, Saúde Ocupacional, Saúde Pública, Saúde Ambiental.PHYSICAL PLANT OF HAZARDOUS SHELTERS WITH CHEMICAL WASTE FROM HOSPITAL CAREObjective: to evaluate the specifications of the physical plant for residues of dangerous hazardous chemical waste shelters generated at a hospital. Methodology: This is a descriptive research that takes place at University Hospital of the University of Sao Paulo. Data collection was carried out through the Chemical Waste Management Data Sheet Dangerous. Results: The data showed 11 specifications, 7 (63.63%) non-conformities in the internal storage and 6 (54.54%) conformities in external storage. The results pointed out the aspects to be reviewed by the Hospital, with respect to the adequacy of the physical plant of hazardous chemical waste shelters, awaiting external collection. They also offered guidelines for the standards of construction of shelters, supporting the Waste Management Plan of hazardous chemicals. Conclusion: With this Plan it was possible to prevent accidents and diseases related to work and the promotion of human and environmental health and sustainability factors within the hospital sector.Descriptors: Teaching Hospitals, Chemical Waste, Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Health.PLANTA FÍSICA DE LOS CENTROS DE ACOGIDA DE RESIDUOS QUÍMICOS PELIGROSOS DE LA ATENCIÓN HOSPITALARIAObjetivo: evaluar las especificaciones de la planta física de los lugares de almacenamiento de residuos químicos peligrosos generados en hospital. Metodología: Investigación descriptiva realizada en el Hospital Universitario de la Universidad de São Paulo. La recolección de datos se realizó mediante Hoja de Información de Gestión de Residuos Químicos Peligrosos. Resultados: Los datos mostraron que 11 especificaciones, 7 (63.63%) del almacenamiento interno no estaba en conformidad y 6 (54,54%) cumplian los requisitos de almacenamiento externo. Los resultados también mostraron los aspectos que deben ser revisados por el Hospital, como la adecuación de la planta física, los lugares de almacenamiento de residuos químicos peligrosos, en espera del transporte externo. También fueron ofrecidas directrices como normas para la construcción de depósitos, apoyo al Plan de Gestión de Residuos Químicos Peligrosos. Conclusión: Con el Plan se hizo posible la prevención de accidentes y enfermedades relacionadas al trabajo y a la promoción de la salud humana y ambiental, como factores de sostenibilidad en el sector salud hospitalario.Descriptores: Hospitales Docentes, Residuos Químicos, Salud Ocupacional, Salud Pública, Salud Ambiental.

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Sustainability at Higher Education Institutions: case study of the solid waste management at the University of São Paulo - São Carlos Campus

10.11606/t.18.2018.tde-06022018-090559 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Rodrigo Martins Moreira

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

São Paulo ◽

The University

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Situation, Challenges, and Solutions of Policy Implementation on Municipal Waste Management in Vietnam toward Sustainability

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13063517 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 3517

Author(s):

Lien Thi Kim Trinh ◽

Allen H. Hu ◽

Song Toan Pham Phu

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Policy Implementation ◽

Municipal Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Municipal Waste ◽

Management Policy ◽

Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽

Municipal Waste Management ◽

Waste Management Policy

Municipal solid waste management is an environmental issue that has received considerable attention from researchers and environmental managers for decades. Supporting the management programs entail policies and regulations related to municipal solid waste. In developed countries, the implementation of environmental policies plays an important role and has a substantial impact on the effectiveness of solid waste management. However, in many developing countries such as Vietnam, the situation and effectiveness of the policy implementation have not been studied extensively. This investigation is conducted to ascertain the situation, limitations, and challenges in implementing solid waste management policy in Vietnam. Then, solutions for the problems and improvements for implementation efficiency are presented. This work used online questionnaires to survey environmental managers in different localities and applied qualitative research method to analyze data. The results show that not all national policies on solid waste management are implemented in all localities. Waste separation is also the foremost concern in municipal waste management in most localities of Vietnam. Most of the localities claimed that the unrealistic nature and difficult implementation of the policies and the lack of needed resources are the main limitations and challenges in Vietnam. Survey results also revealed that different localities in Vietnam have different solutions to increase policy implementation efficiency. Besides, the study also found similarities in the implementation of policies in solid waste management between Vietnam and some other countries and also gathered some valuable lessons for the improvement strategy. Finally, the implementation of an effective domestic solid waste management policy is an important platform for improving environmental quality and ensuring the sustainable development of the nation and mankind.

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Predictive modelling as a tool for effective municipal waste management policy at different territorial levels

Journal of Environmental Management ◽

10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112584 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 291 ◽

pp. 112584

Author(s):

Martin Rosecký ◽

Radovan Šomplák ◽

Jan Slavík ◽

Jiří Kalina ◽

Gabriela Bulková ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Predictive Modelling ◽

Municipal Waste ◽

Management Policy ◽

Municipal Waste Management ◽

Waste Management Policy

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Generalization of I-O-W model for waste management policy analysis and national planning

International Journal of Systems Science ◽

10.1080/00207728808964073 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 19 (9) ◽

pp. 1749-1761 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

SUSHIL ◽

PREM VRAT

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Policy Analysis ◽

Management Policy ◽

National Planning ◽

Waste Management Policy

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A review of domestic waste management policy and law in Singapore

Asia Pacific Journal of Environmental Law ◽

10.4337/apjel.2021.01.04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 90-119

Author(s):

Rosie Syme

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Management System ◽

Waste Incineration ◽

Legal Framework ◽

Management Policy ◽

Domestic Waste ◽

Waste Management System ◽

Waste Management Policy ◽

Primary Means ◽

The Government

An effective waste management system is, and has always been, essential infrastructure, particularly given the potential for waste to adversely impact the surrounding environment. In recent decades, however, there has been growing awareness of the scale, breadth and immediacy of those adverse impacts, and of the unsustainability of the enormous (and increasing) amount of waste society generates. Governments around the world have mobilised and there has been a widespread shift towards policies promoting circular economies, waste minimisation and maximised resource efficiency. Singapore is a case in point; despite having a traditionally high waste output and a waste management system dependent on waste incineration as the primary means of disposal, Singapore has committed to a zero waste future. This article presents a review of domestic waste management policy and law in Singapore. Several gaps in the legal framework are identified and considered against the broader context, leading to the conclusion that there is a material environmental vulnerability in the legal framework that should be redressed in order to entrench environmental protections and to align the law with Singapore's policy ambitions. Notwithstanding this deficiency, it is hard not to be optimistic about the future of domestic waste management in Singapore, as the government has made an ambitious policy commitment and appears to be pursuing it with vigour.

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