An Experience of Participatory Construction of Solid Waste Management and Environmental Education Indicators on a University Campus

Purpose Municipal solid waste (MSW) consists mainly of several recyclable materials such as paper and cardboard. Inside the educational institutes, especially universities, MSW is generated from several facilities including offices and cafeterias. Without an effective management program, solid waste can have detrimental impacts on the environment. This paper aims to assess the solid waste management practices followed at the main campus of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), Dammam – Saudi Arabia. Design/methodology/approach The MSW samples were collected from different sources inside the IAU campus such as the college buildings (such as the teaching rooms and staff offices), the administrative buildings and services buildings (e.g. the main library, the photocopying center, the restaurant and cafeteria) at least one time per week during a full academic term (January–May) of the academic year 2017–2018. The collected MSW samples were segregated into seven categories, and the net amount of each category and the overall weight of the MSW were determined once every week. The MSW samples were characterized for physical and chemical properties including moisture, carbon and ash contents. Food product waste (FPW) of the main university restaurant was studied separately. Findings Data on the composition of MSW samples revealed that 80% of wastes were recyclable, 19% as compostable materials, while only 1% of the materials were a non-recyclable waste. More than 73% of the recyclable materials include paper and plastic warranting dire need of an effective solid waste management program. The highest value of FPW was recorded for the breakfast meal. Originality/value Most of the waste generated from the university campus was recyclable type that needs to be handled carefully to avoid its mixing with other types of the waste stream. Waste characterization is an important tool that helps in understanding the amount and pattern of waste generation. It can be used as a decision-making tool for implementing sustainable waste management programs for universities.

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Construção de uma matriz de indicadores para a avaliação de programas/projetos de Educação Ambiental em saneamento: possibilidades metodológicas

Revista Brasileira de Educação Ambiental (RevBEA) ◽

10.34024/revbea.2013.v8.1769 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 47-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Pollyana da Silva de Magalhães ◽

Sandra Maria Furiam Dias

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Arid Region ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Empirical Knowledge ◽

Methodological Rigor ◽

Semi Arid Region ◽

Legal Frameworks ◽

Semi Arid

Esse estudo propõe uma metodologia pautada em estratégias participativas para a construção de uma matriz de indicadores para avaliação de programas/projetos de Educação Ambiental (EA) em saneamento. Para isso, conjugaram-se fundamentos teóricos e marcos legais de ambas as áreas a partir da construção, aplicação e validação de indicadores, com estratégias metodológicas onde, os interesses e percepções dos atores envolvidos em tais programas/projetos, pudessem ser conhecidos e eticamente negociados para que, assim, o rigor metodológico e os conhecimentos empíricos favoreçam o empoderamento dos envolvidos e, desse modo, a legitimidade e efetividade da avaliação. A presente proposta foi aplicada em um programa de EA para a gestão de resíduos sólidos desenvolvido em um município do semiárido baiano. Palavras-Chave: Educação Ambiental, Saneamento, Possibilidades Metodológicas, Construção de Indicadores, Avaliação de Programas/projetos. Abstract This study proposes a methodology based in participatory strategies for building a matrix of indicators for evaluating programs/projects of Environmental Education (EE) in sanitation. For this, theoretical grounds and legal frameworks in both areas were combined from the construction, application and validation of indicators with methodological strategies in which the interests and perceptions of the actors involved in such programs/projects could be known and ethically negotiated so that the methodological rigor and empirical knowledge favor the empowerment of those involved and thus the legitimacy and effectiveness of the evaluation. The present proposal was applied in an EE Program for Solid Waste Management developed in a municipality in the semi-arid region of Bahia. Keywords: Environmental Education, Sanitation, Methodological Possibilities, Construction of Indicators, Program/ projects Evaluation.

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THE SMART WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

Journal of Information System and Technology Management ◽

10.35631/jistm.622007 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (22) ◽

pp. 71-87

Author(s):

Danial Sim Wei Jie ◽

Haslina Arshad ◽

Siok Yee Tan ◽

Nur Fazidah Elias

Keyword(s):

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Management System ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Cloud Services ◽

University Campus ◽

Campus Environment ◽

University Campuses ◽

Waste Management System ◽

The University

It has been a challenge for Malaysia to handle solid waste management for more than a decade. The increase in population size has led to an increase in the waste amount contributed by Malaysians. Due to that, proper solid waste management is essential in protecting the environment. There are many ways to execute solid waste management but developing countries may find it challenging to find the best way to dispose of waste efficiently. The same phenomenon seems to happen on university campuses as well. This article aims to propose a smart waste management system for university campuses. Most of the related work concentrates on detecting bin levels, despite making it a full-fledged system that comprises several modules regardless of web or mobile platform. A prototype of a smart bin is proposed, and this paper discusses its architecture and functionality. A web-based user application is also proposed in this article. With these components, the system enables the user to obtain information on the bins around them and can help the management to manage solid waste more efficiently. With the help of the Internet of Things and Cloud services, the system can achieve a greener and more sustainable campus environment. The proposed system will also be enhanced further to increase the awareness among the university students to move forward to a greener campus.

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EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL: UM OLHAR SOBRE A GESTÃO DOS RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS EM ARRAIAS/TO / ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A LOOK AT SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN ARRAIAS/TO

Brazilian Journal of Development ◽

10.34117/bjdv7n3-476 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 27843-27855

Author(s):

Antonivaldo de Jesus

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste Management

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Environmental education in public schools leads to improvements in solid waste management

Waste Management & Research ◽

10.1177/0734242x16667900 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 34 (11) ◽

pp. 1097-1098

Author(s):

Joe Haworth

Keyword(s):

Public Schools ◽

Environmental Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Solid Waste Management

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Environmental education applied to solid waste management in Frederico Westphalen, RS

Revista Eletrônica em Gestão Educação e Tecnologia Ambiental ◽

10.5902/2236117034929 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Isamara Ferigollo ◽

Aline Ferrão Custodio Passini ◽

Jéssica Stefanello Cadore ◽

Jessica De Oliveira Demarco

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Waste Management ◽

Solid Waste ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Solid Waste Management ◽

Data Survey ◽

Urban Solid Waste ◽

Education Campaigns ◽

Positive Results

Urban Solid Waste (USW) management is a highly challenging issue to be addressed in advancing sustainable urban policies. For a waste management system to be sustainable, it should be environmentally efficient, economically viable and socially accepted by the directly affected population. However, with regard to rural areas, waste management and treatment are being forgotten and consequently large amounts of waste are being inappropriately discarded, leading to serious environmental problems. In this context, this study aimed to evaluate the real situation of solid waste in the Linha São José community, located in the rural area of Frederico Westphalen city (RS, Brazil), proposing solutions for waste management and seeking the environmental awareness of the inhabitants. The methodological procedure used includes a data survey through questionnaire, in order to obtain information. Dry waste collectors were installed in the community center and environmental education campaigns were performed. The biggest issue found was the burning of dry waste which was handled by the collector implanted in the community, showing positive results for the problem. The other campaigns performed showed great importance for the waste management and an improvement in the quality of life of the community’s inhabitants.

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