Quality of Life and Alliances in Solid Waste Management

Cities ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isa Baud ◽  
Stelios Grafakos ◽  
Michaela Hordijk ◽  
Johan Post
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Factors Affecting It: A Study Among People Living Near a Solid Waste Management Facility

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Thanh Phan ◽  
Gia Thanh Nguyen ◽  
Quynh Anh Dac Nguyen ◽  
Hieu Song Nguyen ◽  
Tin Trung Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Surrounding Water ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Environment And Health

Background: The amount of waste generated has been increasing over the years. Meanwhile, the capacity of solid waste management facilities (SWMFs) for waste disposal does not meet the needs, resulting in adverse consequences on the natural environment and health of residents living near these plants, which can significantly degrade their quality of life (QoL). This study aims to evaluate the QoL of residents living near an SWMF and the potential impacts it has on the residents.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 801 subjects, aged 18 and above, who live near the SWMF of Hue City, Vietnam. The QoL of the subjects was quantitatively assessed using the WHO QoL assessment scale (WHOQOL-BREF). The general, health, and environmental factors influencing QoL were identified using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses.Results: About 22.6% of the subjects had a good QoL. In particular, the proportions for good psychological health (6.9%) and environment (13.6%) were low, indicating an influence of the SWMF. Significant factors that degraded the QoL of residents were less education defined by not graduating from high school (odds ratio, OR = 2.78; 95% CI = 1.09–7.06), poor health status (OR = 2.50; 95% CI: 1.56–4.01), dissatisfaction with water quality (OR = 2.41; 95% CI: 1.10–5.25), and unacceptance of the SWMF presence (OR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.11–2.60). Moreover, subjects living within 2 km of the plant had dermatological diseases and digestive disorders more frequently than those who lived away from the plant. They also reported more complaints regarding water, air, and soil quality, which were likely due to the operation of the SWMF.Conclusions: Burying and disposing of solid waste at the SWMF might lead to the degradation of the surrounding water and soil environments, and its collection and transportation are considered to cause odor and dust. The efforts of responsible authorities to strictly supervise and inspect these activities at the SWMF are essential, not only to protect the surrounding environment but also to improve the QoL of those who live nearby these plants.

Many roads lead to Rome, and we have found seven

Babel ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-268
Author(s):  
Sophia Christidou
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Control Mechanism ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Liquid Waste ◽  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Initial Research

Abstract Through our academic research we developed a control mechanism for translation based on seven variables derived from the studies of the Belgian translatologist Dirk Delabastita. In this paper we implement the control mechanism for translation in the fields of solid waste management and liquid waste mechanics using the academic text-books Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Engineering, Treatment and Reuse in order to investigate the quality of translations in Greek. We present an indicative psychometric questionnaire from the initial research conducted with telecommunications scientists, as well as an abstract outlining the processing of the relevant indices, followed by indicative processing in the academic field of environmental engineering. This could be the first step in research for the field of environmental engineering terminology.

scholarly journals Residents' Perceptions of the Visual Quality of On-Site Waste Storage Bins in Kuching

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
Darylynn Yiu Li Chung ◽  
Azizi Muda ◽  
Che Musa Che Omar ◽  
Latifah Abd Manaf
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Visual Quality ◽  
Visual Assessment ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Waste Storage ◽  
Open Ground

On-site storage of waste can be convenient to the waste generators especially to those who generate large amount of wastes every day. Concerns regarding public health and aesthetics considerations of the on-site storage of wastes have also arisen due to the use of unsightly makeshift containers or open ground storage. There has been extensive research conducted to improve the understanding of aesthetic qualities of' natural landscapes. Nevertheless, research on resident’s visual preferences and concerns for solid waste management facilities is still limited. Therefore, the ultimate goal of this study is to understand the perceived visual aesthetic quality of on-site storage facilities of wastes at collection points in Kuching District. A survey was conducted in August 2009 using a set of questionnaire consisting of several sections with 60 closed-ended questions, including questions with Likert scales. Since the official privatization of solid waste management in Kuching, the concession company has been providing uniform mobile garbage bins of standard sizes to residents and commercial areas. This has gradually improved the solid waste management systems. In general, the solid waste management problems in Kuching city are perceived to be moderately serious. Other than that only overflowing wastes at containers is the main problem that creates visual pollution. The highest mean ratings/or the visual assessment were 3.43 (physical attribute -clean), 4.60 (feelings –comfortable), and 3.34 (appraisal -attractive). It was also found that the photographs showing the mobile garbage bins provided by the concessionaire had the highest mean ratings for all three scales, i.e. descriptive, affective and appraisal scales. © 2016 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia. Keywords: Visual quality, on-site storage, waste bins, solid waste management, Kuching

scholarly journals Performance Assessment of Solid Waste Management following Private Partnership Operations in Lagos State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agboje Ifeoma Anestina ◽  
Adeoti Adetola ◽  
Irhivben Bright Odafe
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Regulatory Agency ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Private Sector Participation ◽  
Lagos State

The strategy of delivering modern, high quality public services and promoting competition in the waste management sector leads to formation of private sector participation (PSP) to handle solid waste management in Lagos State. The findings depict that quality of service among the PSP operators recorded high success in the high income areas than those of the low and medium income areas. On the average, industry productivity was 6.63 tonnes per day per vehicle. 18 out of 30 companies in the study area were above this average and in meeting increased productivity, year of experience in operations, number of trips made, number of times trucks were serviced, and adhering to regulatory agency requirement were among the factors influencing company’s productivity in the state. The study, therefore, recommends that regulatory agency should be more aggressive in playing its statutory roles of managing the PSP operators.

scholarly journals Survey of Solid Waste Management Status in Academic Centers: Case Study in a Military University

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-105
Author(s):  
Masoumbeigi Hossein ◽  
Safavi Seyed Abbas ◽  
Yousefi khoraem Mohammad ◽  
Mahmoudi Norouz
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Physical Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Status ◽  
Characterization Studies

Background: Planning and optimum waste management as the first step has need to waste characterization studies including the existing status, quantity and quality (physical composition) of generated solid waste at University. The aim of this study was evaluation of the existing situation, identification of the quantity and quality of solid waste in one of Iranian military universities. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional research was done in one of the Iranian military universities. The status of waste management was determined using self-made checklist (valid and reliable) and site visits and documents analysis. Quantity, quality, and physical analysis of waste was determined by weighting via trained personnel. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 18 software and descriptive statistical methods. Results: Existing situation of waste management which has 58 score was weak in comparison with desirable situation as 112 score. The average weight, capitation and density of the waste were 419 kg/d, 288 gpc/d and 105.3 kg/m3 respectively. Putrescible waste 40.15%, paper and cardboard 13.99%, soft plastics 13.10%, dried plastics 6.35%, wood and plant waste 6.14%, glass 5.64% and ferrous metals 0.82% were the predominant components. Conclusion: Despite separation of valuable dry wastes, waste management status in this university is not desirable. . 40% of total wastes were valuable and recyclable. Recycle is a best-recommended procedure, which can lead to volume and capitation reduction and decreasing of collection, transport and disposal costs nearly 50%.  

Pollution Credit Certificates Theory: An Analysis on the Quality of Solid Waste Management in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Marina Jardim Faria de Araujo ◽  
Marcus Vinícius Faria de Araújo ◽  
Antonio Henriques De Araujo Jr ◽  
José Glenio Medeiros de Barros ◽  
Maria da Glória De Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Organic Material ◽  
Economies Of Scale ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Urban Solid Waste ◽  
Environmental Goal

Purpose: This paper aims to introduce an economic instrument called Theory of Pollution Credit Certificates in the management of municipal solid waste in Brazil, in order to create opportunities to achieve the goal established in the above mentioned policy at lowest possible social costs.        Methodology/Approach: The methodology adopted has as a starting point the “constructo” of a scenario in which a city comprised of five brazilian districts produces its urban solid waste made up of 50% organic material. In the proposed scenario, similar to what happens in practice, a fee for collection and treatment of organic material would be charged for two different situations. Findings: The result showed that the use of Pollution Credit Certificates Theory has a better cost-effectiveness for solid waste management because it allows reaching the environmental goal at a lower cost to society. Research Limitation/Implication: Subjectivity of the analysis, due to the “constructo” proposition in the studies. Originality/Value of paper: From the results obtained, we inferred that the use of the Pollution Certificates Theory for the management of brazilian municipal solid waste benefits from economies of scale as it allows in the scenario determined, that districts sell their spaces at the landfill and parallel to this, to promote the practice of composting organic waste in the municipality.

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

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.

scholarly journals Solid wastes management, Biogas and compost generated from organic waste at Al-Akaider landfill in Jordan

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-22
Author(s):  
Mohammad Fawzi al Ajlouni ◽  
Mohammed KHATTAB
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
General Action

Jordan has been facing a wide variety of sudden changes in humanitarian issues (population growth, industrialization rapid, urbanization process, influx of refugees to Jordan etc.). These unexpected changes forced people to make quick reactions to adapt and settle, which resulted in further generation of solid waste which normally was dumped in landfills and caused contamination of soil, water and air. Solid Waste Management (SWM) has been an integral part of every human society. Improper SWM accelerates natural resources degradation and has a great impact on climate change and the quality of life of citizens. Hence, in this paper, we highlight the environmental and health problems of the Al-Akaider landfill in Jordan. We propose a multi-pronged integrated approach to improve solid waste management at the Al Ekaider landfill. In keeping with this approach, a general action plan has been proposed that could be tailored to recycle Organic Waste (OW) to produce biogas and compost.               © 2018 JASET, International Scholars and Researchers Association

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