scholarly journals Aspects of Environmental Health in the Control of Emergency Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Hospital Emergency COVID-19 the Province of DKI Jakarta

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 270
Author(s):  
Lailia Ayu Rachmawati
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Emergency Hospital ◽  
The Republic

ABSTRACTBackground: Coronavirus Disease Of 2019 (COVID-19) has been declared by the WHO as a pandemic and Indonesia have expressed COVID-19 as a disaster non-natural form of the outbreak of the disease. The increasing cases COVID-19 in Indonesia, The Provincial government of DKI Jakarta building of Emergency Hospital COVID-19. The emergency hospital to consider the health aspects of the environment to minimize the risk of disease transmission. The purpose of this study is to determine the aspects of environment health in Emergency Hospital COVID-19 of Provinsi DKI Jakarta.Objectives: Analyzing the environmental health aspects of the COVID-19 emergency hospital in DKI Jakarta ProvinceMethods: We used descriptive research with secondary data from online seminar by web, guidebook dan regulation about of Environmental Health of Emergency Hospitals COVID-19, issued by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.Results: Aspects of environmental health at the Emergency Hospital COVID-19 of Province DKI Jakarta such as : Availability of clean water and drinking water at the hospital with assuming a capacity of 3000 patients, the hospital requires 1,500 m3 of water/ day and 15 m3 of drinking water/ day. Available means the toilet and the sink in accordance with the number of units. Domestic solid waste management with temporary storage of Kemayoran with capacity of 280 m3 and the processing of organic waste and inorganic. Medical solid waste management in collaboration with third parties to be destroyed by incinerators. Liquid waste management with wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Vector control and Rodent at the emergency hospital is done make of insect killer, trapping, spraying, and fogging. The provision of a kitchen emergency response chaired by nutritionist and food ingredients always be checked before it is processed.Conclusions: All aspects of environmental health at Emergency Hospital COVID-19 of Province DKI Jakarta have met the requirements according to the Regulation of Ministry of Health of The Republic Indonesia  Number 7 at 2019 about Environmental Health in Hospital.Keyword: environmental health, hospital, COVID-19 

scholarly journals Implementation of the Solid Waste Management of Barangays in a Highly Urbanized City

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-154
Author(s):  
Joedcel M. Go ◽  
Merlita V. Caelian
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
World Crisis ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The City ◽  
Great Harm

The present alarming environmental world crisis is the uncontrolled generation and illegal dumping of solid waste (SW) that poses great harm to public health and the environment (Ali & Sion, 2014). Poor waste management may cause air, water, and soil contamination. The Republic Act 9003 (RA 9003) or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (ESWMA) had been in place for several years. However, its implementation was a challenge for every LGU, including in a highly urbanized city. Hence, the paper examined the level of implementation of the provisions and enforcement of prohibited acts on ESWMA of barangays as assessed by community leaders as a whole and according to their geographical location and income. Also, it explores the challenges encountered by the barangays and the recommendations of the community leaders in the implementation of RA 9003 and the local ordinance enacted by the city.

Environmental and Health Implications of Plastic Pollution

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-58
Author(s):  
Toqeer Ahmed ◽  
Hassaan Fayyaz Khan Sipra
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Plastic Pollution ◽  
Human Health Impacts

Plastic pollution is one of the prime and alarming issues in developing countries that has vast environmental and human health impacts which need to be addressed as a priority. Unfortunately, limited work has been done on the topic, especially on air and water pollution due to plastics in Pakistan. Informal solid waste management is being done by municipalities, which is not adequate, and the problem will increase with the upsurge in population and industrialization. There is a need to address the knowledge gap and improvements in the existing conditions to manage the issue of plastic pollution separately. In this chapter, causes; impacts of plastic pollution both on human and environmental health, plastic industries, and legislative context; and best practices to manage plastic pollution along with some important recommendations are discussed. It is expected the data presented may help the managers, environmental scientists, and policymakers to manage the problem of plastic pollution.

scholarly journals Solid waste management practice and dumpsite suitability analysis using GIS technology in Debre Markos town, Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-130
Author(s):  
Anchinalu Birkie ◽  
Solomon Addisu ◽  
Asnake Mekuriaw
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Waste Management Practice

Solid waste management system is the most difficult task that many countries face. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of solid waste management practices of households and analyze dumpsites' environmental suitability in Debre Markos town. Primary data were collected from randomly selected households using structured questionnaire and from secondary data from different bureaus, from research and other reports in 2017. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used to evaluate solid waste management practices. Data were analyzed using statistical package for social Science and Geographical Information System computer program. The results revealed that households dominantly produced biodegradable solid wastes (87.6%) with the generation rate of 0.3 kg/person/day. This made the daily total solid waste generation of households up to 6210 kg (17 m3). The suitability map of the area for landfill showed that 1.4% of the study area was highly suitable, 36% was moderately suitable and 58% was less suitable. Moreover, 4.7% of the area was found unsuitable to be used for waste disposal. In conclusion, sustainable solid waste management systems must be executed, the structure and capacity of the municipality improved and integrated solid waste management practice must be applied for a healthy environment. Moreover, the municipality should make dumpsites environmentally sound and socially acceptable to decrease impacts of solid wastes on the communal land, on human, on animal and on environmental health. Keywords: Dumpsite; Solid waste; Biodegradable; Suitability; Environmental health; Geographic Information system; Landfill; Incineration.

scholarly journals The effect of solid waste management investments in the Republic of Serbia

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (45) ◽  
pp. 133-146
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Pavlović ◽  
Andrea Ivanišević ◽  
Ivana Katić ◽  
Alpar Lošonc ◽  
Mladen Radišić
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Waste Reduction ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The problem of establishing an effective solid waste management system is complex and still unresolved in Serbian municipalities, cities and settlements. Most landfills in Serbia do not meet basic sanitary standards and can often contain waste that is dangerous to human, plant and animal health, and waste that can be recycled is often dumped. The aim of this paper is to investigate the relationship between waste generation and private investments in waste management. Statistical method of multiple linear regression was used to examine the impact of three predictors - economic development, investments in waste management, and urban population, on the dependent variable - municipal solid waste generation. The results of the research reveal that investments in waste management in Serbia do not have an effect on the waste reduction because the financial resources for such investments are not adequately managed. There is a large number of scientific researches that have dealt with the analysis of the mentioned relationship, however, their number on the example of Serbia is rather scarce. The results of the research could be useful to the state administrations of the Republic of Serbia.

scholarly journals The Status of International Collaboration in Writing Specialised Articles on Water Pollution, Air Pollution and Solid Waste Management

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aram Tirgar ◽  
Zahra Aghalari ◽  
Mika Sillanpää
Keyword(s):  
Water Pollution ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
International Collaboration ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
T Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Status

Abstract BackgroundConducting research and writing articles in the three specialised fields of environmental health, air pollution, water pollution and solid waste management through collaboration between Iranian and international researchers lead to information exchange, science advancement and environmental problem-solving. This study therefore aimed to determine the status of international collaboration in writing specialised articles on water and air pollution and solid waste management.MethodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over twelve years (2008-2019) by reviewing all articles published in the fields of air pollution, water pollution and solid waste management in five specialised environmental health journals. All articles were downloaded after visiting the journal site. The full text of the articles was reviewed and articles that matched the purpose of the study were included in it. Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist. The information included in the checklist was the number of articles published and the status of the authors' participation in terms of number, gender, country and continent in each of the fields of water pollution, air pollution and solid waste management. Statistical analysis of data was performed using a T-test. VOS viewer software was used to visualise the data and chart the extent of the international authors' involvement with Iranian researchers from different continents and countries.ResultsA review of 1,679 articles in 135 editions of five specialised environmental health journals revealed that 883 of the articles were in the fields of water and air pollution and solid waste management and 123 of the articles were written by international researchers. The top continents concerning collaboration in writing articles with Iran were Asia, Africa and Europe, respectively, with 70, 22, and 19 articles. In all three fields, India had the highest scientific participation with Iran. The gender distribution of the authors in these 123 articles with the participation of international authors showed that of the 406 authors, 35.7% were female and 65.3% were male and, for articles with just Iranian authors, 28.6% were female and 72.4% were male. The T-test for comparing the mean number of male and female authors in each article with and without the participation of international researchers showed no significant difference.ConclusionsBased on their findings and comparisons with other research on the amount of scientific contributions by international researchers in other countries, it was found that the extent of international participation in the compilation of articles on water pollution, air pollution and solid waste management was large. However, given the low proportion of European and American collaboration in articles, it seems necessary to adopt ways to attract more researchers from advanced countries in the fields of air pollution, water pollution and solid waste management.

Waste Management in South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 327-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Mwihaki Nyika ◽  
Ednah Kwamboka Onyari ◽  
Shivani Mishra ◽  
Megersa Olumana Dinka
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
Waste To Energy ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

Solid waste management (SWM) is a challenge in developing countries such as the Republic of South Africa (RSA). This book chapter highlights the drivers and state of SWM in RSA and suggests alternatives to make solid waste a resource. The SWM strategy of the country has a role in pushing waste up its hierarchy towards minimal generation, reuse, and recycling through extended producer responsibility and economic instruments. However, the lack of an all-inclusive planning and management has challenged the success of these initiatives. In recognition of these flaws, the private sector is teaming up with the government and individuals to bridge service and value chains in sustainable SWM by formalising waste pickers, initiating waste-to-energy initiatives, promoting recycling at all stages of the waste cycle, and adopting practices that divert wastes from landfills. These initiatives if taken up will promote better economic turnover through the production of alternative energy, environmental conservation, and creation of employment opportunities in RSA.

scholarly journals The right place. Solid waste management in the Republic of Maldives: between infrastructural measures and local practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Malatesta ◽  
Marcella Schmidt di Friedberg ◽  
Valeria Pecorelli ◽  
Andrea Di Pietro ◽  
M. Angelica Cajiao
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Small Island ◽  
High Dispersion ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Informal Practices ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Right

Abstract The 2010 UNPD’s Assessment of Development Results defined the Maldives “a vulnerable Small Island Developing State” by pointing out the influence of both external and local human factors on their fragile ecosystems. This impact is deeply related to a main geographical feature: the high dispersion of land mass and population, both of them spread over a distance of 860 km. Above all, this dispersion has an effect on two environmental issues: energy distribution and solid waste management. The latter is particularly interesting for the geographical analysis of Small Island Countries. Due to centre-periphery distance and cost benefits analysis, in the Maldives public and private actors have developed different solid waste management models: central and regional waste management dumpsites, hybrid systems implemented by resorts and “informal” practices still followed by local communities. In this paper, we discuss these systems stressing on the relevance of combining infrastructural measures with “informal” practices at local level. Furthermore, we report the outcomes of The Right Place, a participatory waste management action carried out by MaRHE Center (a Milano- Bicocca Research Center) in Faafu Magoodhoo Island.

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