scholarly journals Sustainability and solid waste management in higher education: an inquiry into the composition and management of solid waste at the University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George campus

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle Smyth
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
The University

scholarly journals Sustainable Solid Waste Management Strategies for Higher Education Institutions: Diponegoro University, Indonesia Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13242
Author(s):  
Mochamad Arief Budihardjo ◽  
Natasya Ghinna Humaira ◽  
Soraya Annisa Putri ◽  
Bimastyaji Surya Ramadan ◽  
Syafrudin Syafrudin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
The University

Effective solid waste management strategies are recognized as efforts to achieve campus sustainability. The university campus is currently considered the center of various activities involving students, lecturers, staff, and other parties contributing to the consumption pattern of energy, water, and other resources. This study aims to estimate the quantity and compositions of waste generated on the Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) campus, identify the causes of waste generation, evaluate the relationships between variables through statistical analysis, and recommend possible strategies to reduce solid waste generation. The results show that the simultaneous contribution of the student-gender ratio, student awareness level, administrative staff background, and green space amounted to 67.7% of the waste generation at UNDIP. Therefore, these four factors need to be a concern for campus authorities in their efforts to handle campus waste. Student awareness in particular was determined to be the only factor that significantly affects solid waste generation. UNDIP may implement proper environmental education through sustainability courses in each faculty to reduce solid waste in higher education institutions since it has the most significant impact. Outcomes of this study could be used as a reference to develop sustainable campus strategies, recycling plans, and comprehensive waste management in higher education.

Assessment of solid waste management practice in the university campus

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 561-575
Author(s):  
Saad Dahlawi ◽  
Mahmoud F. El Sharkawy
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Management Program ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University

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.

scholarly journals Characterisation, Recovery and Recycling Potential of Solid Waste in a University of a Developing Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 5111
Author(s):  
Oluwatobi Owojori ◽  
Joshua N. Edokpayi ◽  
Ratshalingwa Mulaudzi ◽  
John O. Odiyo
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Present Decade ◽  
Recycling Potential ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Waste Diversion ◽  
The University

The present decade of Sustainable Development Goals has influenced higher educational institutions to assess and harness their great potential for waste diversion, recovery, and recycling. Institutional solid waste management in South Africa as a developing economy is yet to receive the required attention compared to developed countries. The measurement of the characteristics, and composition of solid waste is a fundamental pre-requisite towards creating a sustainable and viable process of solid waste management systems across institutions as this provides adequate and reliable information on the waste generated. This study aimed to determine the variations of waste components in the University of Venda (UNIVEN) by characterisation of the waste generated. Solid waste samples were collected from key activity areas and characterised using the ASTM D5321-92 method for unprocessed municipal solid waste. The recyclable, compostable, and non-recoverable components of the waste generated were found to be 61.7%, 34.4%, and 3.9%, respectively. The results of the waste audit revealed a strong potential for recycling in the institution (61.7%). This would decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills and enable the monetisation of the recyclable waste recovered from the waste stream, in this manner prompting a circular economy and a sustainable campus thereby lowering the waste footprint of higher education institutions.

scholarly journals Social implications of biomass-based energy generation in the technical university of Manabí, Ecuador

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Carlos Alejandro Bowen Quiroz ◽  
María Rodríguez Gámez ◽  
Ciaddys Gina Rodriguez Borges ◽  
Jesús Alberto Pérez Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Forest Residues ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Technical University ◽  
The University

Biomass as an energy source will play a fundamental role in the coming years. The versatility of biomass-based generation systems makes them attractive projects at any scale. At the Technical University of Manabí, large quantities of organic and forest residues are generated, which can be used to generate energy. A survey was applied to determine the level of knowledge of the university community on issues related to the energy use of biomass and solid waste management. The results show that there is a knowledge gap in the community and it will be necessary, if such a system is implemented, to train all those involved in the generation, handling and disposal of solid waste to strengthen the proposal.

scholarly journals Identifying Critical Issues Relating to Environmental Audit of Solid Waste Management in Large Educational Institutions; A case study of Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha

2010 ◽  
pp. 57-65
Author(s):  
Lekhasri Samantsinghar
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Environmental Audit ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Integrated Solid Waste Management ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
The University

Of the entire problems related to environmental audit that have come into focus, institutional solid waste management has been the slowest to develop either in direction or regulatory mechanisms. In the absence of any specific regulatory directive, the institutions and especially the Universities have left waste management to the lower staff. There is no environmental management programme in any of the Universities in Odisha, India unlike most of the Universities abroad. This study examines the critical gaps in management through an audit of the solid waste of Ravenshaw University, Odisha. Results show that there is no framework in place for compliance of environmental laws. The top management of the University is not actively involved in directing the efforts. Even though the University generates 100.5 tons of waste per month only 37.5% of it is collected through regular municipality channels. Biodegradable waste constitute 82% of the total waste but is not used for energy recovery. There is no awareness among the students and faculty regarding sound practices. This paper attempts to provide a framework for policy and planning strategies relating to solid waste management in public and private educational institutions within the framework of Sustainable Integrated Solid Waste Management practices.

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