ICT Waste Management in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria

2022 ◽  
pp. 22-33
Author(s):  
Blessing Babawale Amusan ◽  
Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Waste Management Policy ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The study focused on assessing the management of ICT wastes in three federal university libraries in Southwest, Nigeria, namely Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta; Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; and Federal University Oye-Ekiti. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all library personnel in the three libraries. Using purposive sampling technique, a questionnaire was administered on eight library personnel from each of the three libraries. The study discovered that the libraries generate high-to-moderate levels of ICT waste, and several methods were available for managing such waste. It was also revealed that they experience several challenges relating to ICT waste management in the libraries. The study recommends the need to provide documented policy, infrastructure, and funding for ICT waste management. The study is original in the sense that empirical data generated by this study may assist policy makers in drafting ICT waste management policy, specifically targeting university libraries.

scholarly journals An Analysis on the E Waste Management System in the World in Particular Reference to India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1010-1015
Author(s):  
Dr. Sumanta Bhattacharya
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Toxic Pollutants ◽  
Plastic Materials ◽  
The World ◽  
Waste Management Policy ◽  
Current Scenario

Abstract: Digitalization influenced by rapid technological development causes the increase of the utilization of electronic gadgets globally. This virtual world is growing rapidly due to the reinforcement of online platform under the current scenario of COVID 19 pandemic that restricts the physical interaction of people. The increase of the use of electronic equipment and the inclination of consumers towards the latest and upgraded model of gadgets are the main reasons for expanding the volume of e waste which becomes a major concern for the environmental scientists and policy makers. These large volumes of e wastes are handled unscientifically by the informal sectors in most parts of the world due to the lack of enforcement of the e waste management policy leading to the exposure towards toxic pollutants and poisonous metals that ultimately results in serious physical as well as behavioral disorders. The open combustion of plastic materials and landfilling of e waste also cause the air pollution, soil pollution and contamination of ground water. Keywords: E Waste, Electronic gadgets, toxic pollutants, poisonous metal, informal sectors

scholarly journals Residents Social Behavior in The Implementation of Denpasar City Waste Management Policy

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Chinedu Elele ◽  
I Nyoman Subanda
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Compliance Behavior ◽  
Management Procedures ◽  
Waste Management Policy ◽  
The Government

With the increasing level of waste generation in Denpasar city reaching above 1000 tons per day in the midst of rapid population growth and a surge in tourism activities, residents’ adherence to    waste management procedures constitutes a vital component in the government policy strategy towards tackling waste management challenges related  to health ,  hygiene and environmental sustainability. This study aims to ascertain and analyze, implementation of Denpasar City waste management policy, to ascertain and analyze the social behavior of Denpasar city residents in the implementation of waste management policy, and to find out and analyze factors influencing the implementation of Denpasar city waste management policy. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews with research informants selected through purposive sampling technique, observation, and review of documents. Triangulation method was used for data validation while Miles-Huberman's interactive data analysis model was used analysis. Conclusion drawn from this research is that residents' parochial and non-compliance behavior to waste management standard operational procedures hinder effective implementation of waste management policy in Denpasar city..

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

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.

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

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

A review of domestic waste management policy and law in Singapore

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.

scholarly journals A Preliminary Study: Identification of Stream Waste Quantity and Composition in Bali Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
pp. 05005
Author(s):  
I Made Wahyu Widyarsana ◽  
Enri Damanhuri ◽  
Nida Ulhusna ◽  
Elprida Agustina
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Organic Waste ◽  
Management Policy ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Textile Waste ◽  
Waste Management Policy ◽  
Administration Method ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Waste Flow

Bali Province is an island of high tourist activity surrounded by the sea. Without a proper mainland waste management, waste problem will impact the aquatic environment. River and beach are waterways that become an important role in the waste flow that will end to the sea. Identification of waste in rivers and beaches is needed to determine the stream waste management policy. Measurements were made by adopting the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) method on 4 rivers and 4 beaches. Measurement of waste generation and composition represents the watershed and population density classification groups. The peak hour for the waste streams at 11.00-14.00 WITA (GMT+8). The dominant waste is organic waste (59.10% WW) and hazardous waste (17.12%WW). From the waste measurement on the beach, the waste density is around 0.087 tonnes/m3 and the composition of waste is dominated by plastic waste, paper waste, and textile waste. The average waste density in beach is around 0.007 kg/m2 or 0.53 items/m2. Yeh Gangga Beach is the dirtiest with 0.64 items waste/m2 and Lepang Beach is the cleanest beach with 0.27 items/m2.

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