scholarly journals Assessment of Waste Scavenging Activities in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon K. Ajom ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Vegetable Waste ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Questionnaire Administration ◽  
The Government ◽  
Waste Scavenging

The study was focus on assessing waste scavenging activities in Calabar, Cross River State. Specifically, the study appraised the socioeconomic characteristics of solid waste scavengers in Calabar and analysed the contributions of scavengers in the waste management process. The study obtained data through questionnaire administration. A total of 50 copies of questionnaire were distributed purposively to waste scavengers in the study area while descriptive statistics was used in carrying out analysis. It was observed that scavenging is exclusively carried out by males and those between 31 years and 40 years dominate the waste scavenging process. It was equally revealed that the married form a larger percent of scavengers in the study area. Scavengers were observed to be engaged in picking up irons/metals, plastics, glasses, copper, bottles as well as vegetables and food remains. Scavengers are mainly involved in the exercise in order to enable them earn a living. Therefore, wastes materials that are pickup in the process are sold out to recycling companies. Specifically, iron scraps pickers sell them to iron recycling companies while vegetable waste pickers sell to fertilizer production companies. Very few scavengers use the wastes they pick up for personal uses. However, it was noted that scavengers contribute positively in the management of solid waste in Calabar. Based on the findings, it was suggested that waste sorting should be encouraged among youths through the organization of sensitization campaigns and the awareness since it has the potentials of reducing unemployment while promoting waste management. Equally, scavengers should be recognized by the government as managers in the waste sector and be given some incentives

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic: Experience in Calabar and Implication on the Economic Status of the People

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Julius A. Ada ◽  
Pius U. Angioha ◽  
Egbe E. Tangban ◽  
Thelma A. Abang ◽  
Pius A. Akam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
The People ◽  
Global Health Issue ◽  
Parametric Statistics ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2, which originated from the Wuhan Province of China during the last days of 2019, has become a global health issue unprecedented since the Spanish influenza of 1918. As of December 30th, there were 86,576 recorded cases of Covid-19 and 1278 confirmed deaths in Nigeria. While the impact of the pandemic varies across societies, for most countries, available evidence reveals that it has increased poverty and inequalities. This study assessed the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economic status of people in Calabar. The survey research method was used in collecting data from a sample of 400 from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The instrument of data collection was a self-developed unstructured questionnaire. Data were collected within eight days with the aid of five (5) research assistants. Out of the 400-instrument distributed, only 386 was returned and was used for the analysis. Data collected were coded and analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution, tables and figures. The result from the descriptive statistics was then subjected to parametric statistics at the 0.05 confidence level. The result from the analysis revealed a significant impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the economic status of people in Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends, among others, that the government at every level prioritize the distribution of stimulus packages equitably

scholarly journals SMK BAHANG STUDENTS PERCEPTIONS REGARDING RECYCLING PROGRAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (33) ◽  
pp. 162-182
Author(s):  
Oi Min Chong ◽  
Mohammad Tahir Mapa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Recycling Rate ◽  
Design Review ◽  
New Approach

The issue of solid waste management through recycling programs in our country has long been debated. However, the issue is still not taken the proper attention. recycling rate is still low at only 11 per cent compared to developed countries has reached 70 percent. The situation is alarming because its impact on health and sanitation as well as an area of the landfill is increasingly limited. Therefore, one of the steps that can be taken to solve the problem is through the implementation of various recycling programs in schools. This study was conducted to identify the perception and involvement of various recycling programs. Recycling is an effort to collect, process and reuse of materials use. This study uses a design review by applying the quantitative approach. Data were analyzed using SPSS by using the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics with the percentage obtained for use in the analysis of the study. The sample involves four students who were randomly selected in a secondary school in order to get feedback on the implementation of a recycling program. The results showed that students know the various recycling programs and they are well aware of the importance of recycling for analyzing the theories, but this practice is quite difficult. The overall analysis shows that perception and involvement of the recycling program is low. Therefore, all parties should school their energy and effort to make students aware of the importance of the implementation of recycling programs in order to solve the garbage problem in the school which in turn foster the practice of recycling among students. It is expected that the school can design a comprehensive new approach to attract the attention and interest of students to the various recycling programs, as well as to educate students to love the environment and maintain the cleanliness of the school grounds.

scholarly journals Determinants of Household Waste Segregation in Gorkha Municipality, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bijan Maskey
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Segregation ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Government ◽  
Level Of Significance

Municipal solid waste management is a huge challenge specially in the developing countries. The first and fundamental step to solve the problem of municipal solid waste management is by waste segregation at source and separate collection of waste, which will help to recover recyclable materials and reduce the amount of waste that needs to be disposed at the dumpsite or landfill site. In Nepal, waste segregation at source is mandated by law but the government is not able to implement it successfully. This paper assesses the willingness of the households to practice waste segregation in future if the government enforces the law and various factors that influences the practice. Data was collected from 401 households which was selected using stratified sampling technique from all the municipal wards, the lowest administrative units in Nepal. The finding shows that about 67% of the respondents are willing to segregate waste in future if the government enforces the law. Logit regression model was employed to identify the factors that influence waste segregation practice. The significant variables found from this study are environmental awareness, waste collection service, willingness to pay, make compost, and segregated waste for a week variables, which are statistically significant at 1% level of significance. Income variable is significant at 5% level of significance and gender variable is significant at 10% level of significance. It is recommended that the concerned stakeholders should educate the households on the importance of waste segregation and consider these traits of households before enforcing the law.

scholarly journals PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH PLASTIK DI SALATIGA: Praktik, dan tantangan

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Berliana Anggun Septiani ◽  
Dian Mita Arianie ◽  
Via Fide Aditya Andi Risman ◽  
Widhi Handayani ◽  
Istiarsi Saptuti Sri Kawuryan
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Production ◽  
The Government

The increase of solid waste production is a general problem in municipality, particularly of plastic waste. The durability, light-weight, anticorrosiveness, and inexpensiveness properties of plastic make it favorable to be used in daily life, including in Salatiga. However, plastic is one of some non-biodegradable materials that could lead to soil and water pollution as it contains toxic compounds such as aromatic hydrocarbons, phthalates, and organochlorine. Various studies in municipal solid waste management have been conducted. While those studies often applied various approaches separately, researches in regard to the role of stakeholders in municipal solid waste management are very limited. This study aims to explain the plastic waste management in Salatiga based on the role of the corresponding stakeholders. This qualitative study shows that there are four stakeholders who were involved in municipal plastic waste management in Salatiga. They were the households who generate wastes, the scavengers who sorts the wastes, Bank Sampah and collectors who have the same role in order to collect the wastes and treat the plastic wastes through reusing or recycling processes, and the government. Currently, efforts in waste treatment in Salatiga are focused on the system of collecting-tranferring-disposal mode, waste treatment by reuse and recycle processing, and landfilling. Reducing plastic consumption must take into account the sociocultural aspect and environmental awareness, as the people still interested to use plastic instead of using other materials in substitution. Finally, the role of government is central to educate the community in term of sorting activities and reducing waste production, build the capacity of Bank Sampah, and manage the role of scavengers and collectors. Other alternatives include creating synergy between the collectors and Bank Sampah, as well as ensuring final treatment of the unprocessed wastes disposed by collectors and Bank Sampah. 

scholarly journals The Role of Non-State Actors in Strengthening the Developmental Capacity of the State: A Case Study of Cross Rivers State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Felix Chukwudi Oparah ◽  
Enya Ndem Bassey ◽  
Ohatu Ekoh Ohatu
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
The State ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Developmental Capacity ◽  
State Actors ◽  
The Government

This study examined the role of Non State Actors (NSAs) in strengthening the developmental capacity of the state, using a case study of Cross River State, Nigeria. Primary and secondary data on selected constituents of NSAs including Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Privately Owned Companies, Banks, Private Hospitals and Private Schools were analyzed using tables and charts. The results revealed that activities of NSAs significantly enhance the developmental capacity of Cross River State especially in the areas of provision of public services, knowledge and skill acquisition, infrastructural development and employment generation. Besides other recommendations, it was recommended that NSAs and the government should perform complementary roles in enhancing developmental capacity and that the establishment of more NSAs in the rural areas should be encouraged through the provision of special funding and other incentives for NSAs that have their offices in the rural areas.

Improving Municipal Solid Waste Collection System Through a Gis Based Mapping of Location Specific Waste Bins in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-371
Author(s):  
Abdullahi A. Adedotun ◽  
M.K.C. Sridhar ◽  
Akinwale O. Coker
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Significant Saving ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mapping Tool ◽  
The Government ◽  
Transportation Routes

Scope/Aim. Solid waste management in Ibadan Metropolis, the capital of Oyo State in Nigeria has been a serious concern to the government and the public for several years. The waste generated at the rate of about 0.51kg per capita per day from 11 Local Government Areas is transported to the existing four landfill sites and dumped indiscriminately. This study recorded various collection points using GPS, available collection bins, number of households using the facilities and identified the gap. Methods. The waste transportation routes used currently in respect of distance and travel time was assessed using a GIS analytical distribution and optimization mapping. Results. The results indicated that there is need for provision of 837 waste bins (5m3 capacities) to meet the demand gap. By following the optimized transportation routing, the waste management authorities can clear the waste 15 per cent more efficiently and save NGN 1.2 million (USD 3,335) on energy every year. Conclusions: The GIS analytical distribution and optimization mapping tool will help the city authorities in improving waste collection with significant saving in operational cost. It is replicable in other parts in African countries.

scholarly journals A Long-Standing Problem: A Review on the Solid Waste Management in the Philippines

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-220
Author(s):  
Ericson E. Coracero ◽  
RB J. Gallego ◽  
Kristine Joy M. Frago ◽  
Ruel Joseph R. Gonzales
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The People ◽  
Sanitary Landfills ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
The Government ◽  
Waste Diversion

Solid waste management is considered a pressing global issue calling for an immediate response from the government and its people. The Philippines has a continuously rising amount of waste and is expected to further increase in the succeeding years. As reviewed, associated problems with solid waste management in the country include an increasing amount of solid waste, weak law implementation, scarcity of sanitary landfills, and improper disposal. The ultimate solution existing in the country is the RA 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 which highlights the practices of segregation, proper disposal, and waste diversion. The importance of envisioning a trash-free Philippines and encouraging people’s participation and awareness is also emphasized. Another possible solution to solid waste management is valorization which can also address other environmental problems such as the depletion of natural resources. These solutions enumerated will only be possible with the presence of good governance, active participation of the people of the country, and the cooperation of all constituents and agencies in the Philippines.

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