Radiation pollution as a threat to the environmental security of the Russia

The topic of the article is relevant — the problem of radioactive waste management, since the task of increasing the level of security of organizations of the country’s nuclear power-industrial complexes is one of the priorities for ensuring state and public security in the National Security Strategy of the Russian Federation. The growth of radioactive waste is a hazard to human health and the environment. The state needs a unified regulation of the radioactive waste management policy and prevention of radioactive disasters.

ICT Waste Management in Federal University Libraries in 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.

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

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

A review of domestic waste management policy and law in Singapore

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.

Household Waste Management Policy in Sidoarjo Regency Post Presidential Decree Number 97 of 2017 in Indonesia

This study aims to determine whether Perbup Number 100 of 2018 concerning policies and strategies for Sidoarjo Regency in managing household waste and similar household waste is in line with Presidential Regulation Number 97 of 2017 concerning national policies and strategies for managing household waste and other types of household waste in Indonesia. Sidoarjo Regency and to assess the technical suitability of waste processing in Sidoarjo Regency with Perbup Number 100 of 2018 Sidoarjo Regency policies and strategies in managing household waste and waste similar to household waste. This research was conducted at the Berkah Abadi Waste Bank and Telulikur Garbage Bank. The type of this research is socio-legal with a statute approach. The results of this study state that Perbup Number 100 of 2018 concerning policies and strategies for Sidoarjo Regency in managing household waste and waste similar to household waste is in line with Presidential Regulation Number 97 of 2017 concerning national policies and strategies for managing household waste and other types of household waste in Indonesia. Sidoarjo Regency and technical waste processing in both waste banks are in accordance with Perbup Number 100 of 2018 Sidoarjo Regency policies and strategies in managing household waste and waste similar to household waste. Keywords: Waste bank, Regent Regulation, Presidential Regulation

Recycling of municipal waste in Slovak cities

Among the most urgent topics within waste management policy is the gradual transition of the economy from a linear model towards a circular economy with a more sustainable way of using resources. The European Union has responded to these changes by passing new legislation and ambitious targets so that all member states can quickly work towards achieving a greener and more sustainable Europe. However, the starting position for achieving the desired goals differs significantly from one country to another. In this paper, we therefore looked at the position of Slovakia in relation to selected waste management indicators, and at the measures taken so far. Moreover, since waste management falls under one of the many public benefit services provided under the remit of local governments, we also monitored the specific contribution of Slovak cities to the newly established trend of waste management in the country.

Current issues of waste management policy in Russia

In the conditions of modern social development and the emergence of such a trend of the modern digital era as the “green” economy, the issues of waste management are of particular importance. Personal experience and participation in various activities for separate waste collection show a twofold state of affairs: on the one hand, there are parties interested in sorting out the waste and, on the other hand, separate waste collection has not yet firmly entered the consciousness of Russian people. The COVID-19 pandemic put forward other priorities for safe disposal, and separate utilization took a back seat. Therefore, it is urgent to find the ways to encourage separate garbage collection, including economic methods, social advertising which would change the environmental consciousness of the Russian population.

Implementation of Waste Management Policy in Kota Juang District, Bireuen Regency

Bireuen Qanun Regulation Number 15 Year 2011 concerning Waste Management is a rule used in implementing a policy regarding Waste Management at the Environmental Service, Kota Juang District, Bireuen Regency implemented to determine the stages of waste reduction, waste handling stages and obstacles in implementing waste management. The purpose of waste management is to improve public health and environmental quality as well as to make waste as a resource that has economic value in Juang City District, Bireuen Regency, currently the garbage around it is very necessary for waste management action both through the stages of reducing and handling waste in an integrated, planned manner. and systematic which can be accounted for later properly. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research. Data collection techniques include: observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research on the Implementation of Waste Management Policy at the waste reduction and handling stages still use a transport and disposal system so there is no waste management process at the TPA, facilities and budget resources are still lacking due to limited facilities and infrastructure to be able to transport and manage waste, lack of clarity regarding information on the socialization of the Government with the community and the incompatibility of positions with expertise so that it is obstructed regarding the placement of authority they have.