Solid waste management and health in Accra, Ghana
Author :
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 21,19 MB
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9240024255
Author :
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 21,19 MB
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9240024255
Author : Hiroshan Hettiarachchi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3030362833
Organic waste composting is another excellent example to demonstrate the power and the benefits of nexus thinking. Even though organic waste composting itself is not a new topic, those who want to start a new project or align an ongoing project with nexus thinking, find it difficult to gather the necessary information. With nine case studies from four continents, this book aims to fill above gap in literature. While current literature on composting is often found to be limited to either soil/agriculture sector or waste management sector, this book presents a combined point of view. This open access book starts with an introductory chapter that describes the need to bring the waste management aspects and soil nutrient management aspects of compost production into one integrated theme. The relevance of nexus thinking and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are also presented in this introduction. The first three chapters after the introduction covers composting from the solid waste management and its policy aspects, taking examples from three developing countries. The next three examples are mostly about the benefits composting can provide to the soil and agriculture. These examples are also from three developing countries, but with a mixture of urban as well as rural settings. Last three chapters present more insight into the latest developments taking examples from Europe, as well as new methods adapted from the traditional styles from Africa.
Author : Afua Adomaa Adjei
Publisher :
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Refuse and refuse disposal
ISBN :
Author : Mohee, Romeela
Publisher : Africa Institute of South Africa
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,80 MB
Release : 2015-04-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0798304235
Transformation and rapid population growth in Africa indicates that urbanisation is one of the key determinants of the future of social dynamics and development of the continent. Linked to these changes are increased production levels of Municipal Solid Waste. This book provides recommendations and solutions that derive from current situations, experiences and observations in Africa. The study is an essential tool for urban planners, environmental engineering students and lecturers, environmental consultants and policy-makers; it is also a resource for municipal authorities, as it outlines future directions of Municipal Solid Waste management. These need to be considered by the municipal authorities of most African countries.
Author : Manus Coffey
Publisher : UN
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,94 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789211322545
Author : Pierpaolo Mudu
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 32,21 MB
Release : 2022
Category :
ISBN :
Author : John Pichtel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 40,71 MB
Release : 2005-03-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 142003751X
A practical guide for the identification and management of a range of hazardous wastes, Waste Management Practices: Municipal, Hazardous, and Industrial integrates technical information including chemistry, microbiology, and engineering, with current regulations. Emphasizing basic environmental science and related technical fields, the book is an i
Author : Florence Dery
Publisher :
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 22,94 MB
Release : 2017-05-30
Category :
ISBN : 9783668446922
Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Environmental Sciences, language: English, abstract: Inappropriate solid waste management practices in universities in developing countries constitute one of the major factors leading to declining environmental health conditions. This study assesses the knowledge and practices of university students towards waste management in Accra, Ghana. A simple random sampling technique was used to select one public university and one private university for the study. Three hundred (n=300) students comprising of 150 from each university formed the analytical sample. Data collected were reported using descriptive statistics. The findings reveal that inadequate and inappropriate placement of waste bins as well as lack of awareness on proper solid waste practices were reported to influence solid waste disposal practices in the study areas. In addition, lack of knowledge on proper waste management practices was reported by respondents from both the public university (34%) and private university (32.7%). With regards to prospect of waste separation practice, 94.6% and 93.3% of respondents in the public university and private university respectively reported being willing to separate their waste when the necessary logistics are provided. It is recommended that environmental education be included in institutional curricular and this should be supported by providing the needed logistics for the separation and appropriate disposal of waste.
Author : P U Asnani
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 45,75 MB
Release : 2007-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0821373625
Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a matter of great concern in the urban areas of developing countries. The municipal authorities who are responsible for managing municipal solid waste are unable to discharge their obligations effectively because they lack the in-house capacity to handle the complexities of the process. It is heartening to see that the World Bank has prepared this book covering all important aspects of municipal SWM in great depth. The book covers very lucidly the present scenario of SWM in urban areas, the system deficiencies that exist, and the steps that need to be taken to correct SWM practices in compliance with Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2000 ratified by the Government of India. The book shares examples of best practices adopted in various parts of the country and abroad, and very appropriately covers the institutional, financial, social, and legal aspects of solid waste management, which are essential for sustainability of the system. It provides a good insight on how to involve the community, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to help improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the service, and shows how contracting mechanisms can be used to involve the private sector in SWM services. This book will be a very useful tool for city managers and various stakeholders who deal with municipal solid waste management in the design and execution of appropriate and cost-effective systems.
Author : Ghana. Environmental Protection Agency
Publisher :
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 33,39 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Sanitary landfills
ISBN : 9789988557133