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A situation analysis and knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) study of waste management and recycling at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)Mdlozini, George January 2016 (has links)
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Sciences: Environmental Health, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2016. / The Durban University of Technology (DUT) signed the Taillores Declaration (TD) in an attempt to deal with environmental issues and subsequently waste management challenges. A few projects have been initiated within the institution to realise the TD ten point action plans. Currently there is limited data regarding the status quo at DUT. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted to analyse the situation with regards to waste management and recycling practices and to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of students towards waste management and recycling at DUT.
An audit of the refuse receptacles was conducted and information obtained was plotted out on a map of two selected campuses. A questionnaire was used to collect data on the practices of waste management and recycling from nine departments. A total of 403 students from the Indumiso and Riverside campuses of DUT were recruited for the KAP study. The findings revealed that refuse receptacles are provided inconsistently and that there is a lack of planning around the provision of these receptacles. Departmental practices regarding waste management and recycling were found to vary from one department to the next. The KAP study results indicated that the students’ knowledge regarding waste management and recycling is poor and their attitudes and practices towards waste management and recycling may be improved by education and enforcement of policy.
It is essential to develop a policy regarding waste management and recycling for DUT. In addition, a learning programme should be implemented for all new students entering DUT and during orientation. / M
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Public perception on the environmental effect of sanitation : a case study of the Polokwane Local Municipality in the Limpopo ProvinceMaphosa, Edie January 2017 (has links)
Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2017 / The purpose of the study was to explore public perception on how sanitation has effects on the environment in the Polokwane Local Municipality. Quantitative, analytical research was conducted to determine community perceptions regarding the state of sanitation in Polokwane, that is to establish the perception of the effectiveness of the waste and refuse removal programme and to determine the extent of land pollution in the Polokwane Local Municipality.
Data collection was done using structured questionnaires in which community members participated in the study. The total number of respondents, who were community members sampled randomly, was N = 136. The study has highlighted the areas of potential on perceptions of the community regarding the state of sanitation in Polokwane and the relationship of the perception, sanitation practices, the effectiveness of the waste and refuse removal programme and the extent of land pollution in Polokwane and settlement type.
The findings of the research study include the following:
The study reveals that the Polokwane Local Municipality does not provide adequate sanitation throughout the municipality especially in the rural settlements; The results reveal that the Polokwane Local Municipality still has a long way in the prevention and control of land pollution and river streams;
The study further finds that there is no frequent waste removal in the municipality especially in the suburban and rural settlement; Furthermore, results reveal that there is no adequate hygiene education provision in the Polokwane Local Municipality.
In conclusion, it is evident that the Polokwane Local Municipality experiences challenges of the provision of sanitation to the communities especially those who live in rural settlements. In the 21st century and two decades after democracy in South Africa, the residents of Polokwane still experiences sanitation challenges that were promised to be addressed in the dawn of democracy in 1994. Those challenges are land pollution, infrequent waste removal, illegal waste dumping, air and land pollution, river and stream pollution, inadequate hygiene education, inadequate sanitation provision in the rural settlement, lack of waste sorting options.
The study recommends that the Polokwane local Municipality should provide adequate sanitation services in rural settlement. It should further develop measures to prevent environmental pollution and to foster communities to have a litter-free environment. The study further recommends that the municipality should have a frequent waste removal programme throughout the municipality even in the rural settlement and suburban areas. The municipality should prioritise community awareness campaigns to educate community members about the negative impact of littering. It is further recommended that, in addition to public awareness against littering, rubbish bins should be made available at all public places and street corners.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding solids household waste management in Tshisahulu Community of Vhembe District, Limpopo ProvinceTshivhase, Shonisani Elizabeth 23 July 2015 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health
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The study of Waste Management practices within households in Khakhanwa Village, Thulamela MunicipalityMabadahanye, Vhonani 18 May 2017 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health / The sanitary state of an area is largely influenced by waste handling practices of the
residents and measures in place for safe waste evacuation and disposal. Despite strategies
that the municipality and local communities have put in place; namely, collection of wastes in
one central spot in some villages, littering of all types of wastes is still on the increase in
many rural areas.
The focus of this study was on common refuse generated at Khakhanwa Village, different
waste management practices and the knowledge of villagers on the impact of poor refuse
management. The study was carried out using the quantitative, descriptive methodology. A
total population of 312 households participated. Data was collected using a structured
questionnaire and ethical aspects were taken into consideration. Data was analysed
descriptively using SPSS version 22.0. It is presented using graphs, tables and pie chart.
The findings show that the respondents satisfactorily showed understanding of waste
management and the impact of poor waste management. Due to lack of waste services, the
majority of the residents resort to storing wastes within their homes, burning it and disposing
of it in open dumping sites as major waste management practices. The most familiar wastes
in Khakhanwa village are decomposable wastes, napkins and plastics. These findings call
for strengthened waste services in rural areas and more waste education amongst all
villagers. Policies on waste management need to be put in motion. Communities need to be
equipped with the knowledge of reducing, reusing and recycling for the purpose of limiting
wastes. Finally school curricula should be adjusted such that they inform learners about
waste management from early ages.
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An investigation of practices and effects of disposable infant diapers on the environment : a case study of Mashashane VillageSeopa, Sedima Hlologelo Matsobane January 2021 (has links)
Thesis (M. Sc. (Geography)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Disposal of disposable infant diapers has emerged as one of the major challenges in solid
waste management. The use of disposable infant diapers is an unmanageable challenge
in many rural areas due to a lack of disposal equipment and proper disposal methods.
Incorrect disposal of used disposable infant diapers causes immediate and long-term
negative health, environmental, social and economic impacts on communities.
Consequently, this study sought to establish the practices and effects of used diaper
disposal in the community of Mashashane Village, Limpopo. Using snowball sampling,
households with infants determined participants for this study. The data collection
methods were observations and questionnaires. The results showed that most mothers
used disposable infant diapers. All respondents indicated that they did not have proper
places for disposal and as a result, they disposed of used disposable infant diapers at
any convenient place such as near streams, in wetlands and open places. The study,
therefore, concluded that disposal of used disposable infant diapers was not appropriately
practised in Mashashane Village and that led to environmental, social and economic
challenges that require immediate intervention by the municipality. The study
recommended that the municipality should encourage proper disposal of used disposable
infant diapers through provision of skip bins and waste collection trucks. / Risk and Vulnerability Unit University of Limpopo
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An investigation into factors that affect the efficient management of wastes generated by food outlets in Pretoria, South AfricaWorku, Yohannes Bekele 11 1900 (has links)
The study aimed at investigating the factors that affect the efficient management of wastes produced by food outlets in Pretoria, South Africa. This was with a view of providing empirical data and information with respect to the causative factors responsible for the visible environmental pollution by wastes and materials from food outlets. Data was gathered from a representative sample of 332 food outlets on socio-economic, demographic, environmental, sanitary and health related variables that are related to waste management and efficiency in the disposal of solid and liquid wastes. Data entry and analysis was performed using statistical procedures such as frequency tables, Pearson’s chi-square tests of association and binary logistic regression analysis in the statistical package STATA version 10. Odds ratios estimated from logistic regression analysis were used for identifying key factors that affect efficiency in the proper disposal of waste. Results obtained showed that 18 % of the 332 food outlets in the study were generally inefficient in waste disposal. Based on odds ratios estimated from binary logistic regression analysis, wrong perception (a factor of 10.88), failure to provide trash cans to customers (a factor of 3.15), the operation of food outlets by non-owners or managers (a factor of 2.33), and failure to practice source reduction of waste (a factor of 2.25) are the top 4 influential factors that affect the proper management of waste at the 332 food outlets in the study. / Environmental Sciences / M. Sc. (Environmental Management)
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An evaluation of the gaps and barriers that exist between the national waste management policy and its implementation in formal and informal urban areas in the Ekurhuleni Municipality, South AfricaTembon, Mbamuku-Nduku Fayez 10 1900 (has links)
Waste management is a global challenge due to high waste generation resulting from high industrialization, urbanization and challenges relating to the efficient implementation of waste management policies acts and standards. Although South Africa has established a number of good waste management policies and related acts and standards, most municipalities still find it challenging to efficiently implement waste management strategies. Ekurhuleni Municipality is facing challenges with the implementation of effective waste management strategies and compliance to the National Environmental Management Waste Act (2008), (NEMWA) (Act No 59 of 2008). An evaluation of the gaps that exist between NEMWA and the local implementation in the formal and informal parts of the Ekurhuleni Municipality was undertaken in this study. Data on the waste management scenario as collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations revealed that differences relating to the poor establishment of an integrated approach to waste management exist between NEMWA and the local implementation of the act. This was realized through the fact that there is limited community education on waste management, no waste recycling facilities in some residences, irregular and insufficient collection of waste and non compliance with tariff payments for most informal residents and some formal residents. Differences also exist in the waste management strategies between the formal and informal areas of the municipality primarily due to the fact that the informal settlements are mostly unplanned and considered illegal. According to this study, informal residents are not billed for waste management services and as such most of them do not pay for waste management services. To that end, waste is not efficiently managed due to municipal financial constraints. Waste management challenges in Ekurhuleni Municipality are also attributed to lack of or insufficient knowledge regarding sustainable waste management practices and its benefits amongst the waste generators and some waste management employees. / Environmental Sciences / M.A. (Environmental Management)
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An analysis of waste minimisation initiatives in the City of Cape Town, South AfricaNkala, Zandile Carol 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mounting pressure on waste management has forced the City of Cape Town (CCT) to
progressively move towards achieving an integrated waste management system (IWMS).
This system presents a holistic approach of dealing with waste issues. The waste
management hierarchy indicates that the ‘cradle-to-cradle’ approach of waste
management is more ideal as compared to the traditional ‘cradle-to-grave’ approaches of
waste management, example landfilling. However the challenges that have transpired in
the rollout of waste minimisation initiatives highlight the need to continuously improve the
system.
This thesis investigates the municipal solid waste (MSW) minimisation programmes
initiated by the CCT Solid Waste Management Department. A systems approach that
combined both quantitative and qualitative methodologies was employed in the analysis. A
material flow analysis (MFA) model was used to trace the flow of waste through the waste
management system. The benefit of applying the MFA approach for waste management
problems has been highlighted in literature in terms of identifying potential recycling, and
other, waste-treatment technologies, and predicting the outcomes of waste treatment and
disposal initiatives. The main objective of this study was to apply an adapted MFA method
in order to determine the progress of the existing waste minimisation programmes and to
also determine the opportunities to utilise biodegradable and other recyclable components
of the waste streams; thereby improving the IWMS of the CCT.
The MFA provided a conceptual understanding of the flow of waste materials in the CCT.
The mass assessment of waste minimisation facilities, such as the Bellville compost plant
and Athlone material recovery facility and refuse transfer station, unveiled that there is still
a large amount of biodegradable and recyclable municipal solid waste that ends up in
landfills regardless of the waste minimisation facilities available. However, it is still
immature at this stage to conclude the success of the Think Twice campaign, since this is
a fairly new initiative that relies on the response rate of the public. There are challenges
associated with the recyclable waste recovery rates such as public awareness, proper
advertising, operational problems that still need to be addressed. The MFA results also
showed the final sinks of the different waste types that are sent through the different waste
minimisation facilities run by the CCT. The current institutional arrangements and legislative environment have been greatly improved but there are still a number of
challenges that need to be addressed.
The largest, overall challenge is devising a practical plan of ‘closing the loop’ in order to
develop a circular economy. The concept of ‘cradle-to-cradle’ seems to be premised on
extended producer responsibility and other stringent control mechanisms, which are
currently believed, will yield negative consequences in the South African context. A lot
more work needs to be done to achieve a genuinely integrated and sustainable solid waste
management system. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die Stad Kaapstad streef na ‘n geïntegreerde afval beheer sisteem (GABS) as gevolg van
toenemende druk op die bestuur van afval. Hierdie stelsel bied 'n holistiese benadering tot
die hantering van afval-probleme. Die afvalbestuur-klassifikasie wys dat die “wieg-tot-wieg”
benadering meer ideaal is as die tradisionele “wieg-tot-graf” benaderings van afvalbestuur,
byvoorbeeld die bestaande sorteringsterreine. Die uitdagings wat voor-gekom het in die
bekendstelling van afvalbeperkingsinisiatiewe het getoon dat daar ‘n voortdurende
behoefte is om die stelsel te verbeter.
Hierdie tesis ondersoek die munisipale vaste-afvalbeperkingsprogamme wat deur die Stad
Kaapstad se Departement Vaste-Afvalbestuur geïnisieer is. Beide kwantitatiewe en
kwalitatiewe metodes is gebruik om die analises uit te voer. ‘n Materiaal vloei-analise
model (MVM) is gebruik om die vloei van afval deur die afvalbestuur-sisteem te volg. Die
voordeel van die toepassing van die MVM-model word uitgelig in die literatuur in terme van
identifisering van potensiële herwinning en ander afvalbehandelings-metodes en die
voorspelling van die uitkomste van afval-behandeling en wegdoen-inisiatiewe. Die
hoofdoel van die studie was om ‘n aangepaste MVM-metode toe te pas om die vordering
van die bestaande afvalbeperkings programme vas te stel asook om die gebruik van bioafbreekbare
en ander herwinbare komponente van die afvalstrome beter te kan benut en
daardeur ‘n verbetering van die GABS van die Stad Kaapstad teweeg te bring.
Die MVM het goeie insig gebied in die vloei van afvalmateriaal in die Stad Kaapstad. Die
massa-waardebepaling van afvalverminderings-fasiliteite, soos die Belville kompos-aanleg
en die Athlone materiaalherwinningsfasiliteit asook die afval-oordragstasie, het onthul dat
daar nog groot hoeveelhede biodegradeerbare munisipale vaste-afval in die
stortingsterreine beland ten spyte van die afvalbeperkings-fasiliteite wat beskikbaar is. Dit
is egter nog te vroeg om ‘n gevolgtrekking oor die sukses van die “Think Twice” veldtog te
maak aangesien dit 'n redelike nuwe inisiatief is wat op die terugvoer van die publiek
staatmaak. Daar is uitdagings wat verband hou met die herwinbare afvalhersteltempo’s
soos byvoorbeeld: openbare bewustheid, goeie advertering asook operasionele probleme
wat nog aangespreek moet word. Die MVM resultate het ook ‘n daling in die verskillende
afval-tipes wat deur die verskillende afvalbeperkingsfasiliteite van die Stad Kaapstad gestuur word, getoon. Die huidige institusionele reëlings en wetgewende omgewing het
baie verbeter, maar daar is nog 'n aantal skuiwergate wat aangespreek moet word.
Die grootste algehele uitdaging tans is die ontwerp van ‘n praktiese plan om die
skuiwergate te oorkom en om ‘n kringloop in die ekonomie te ontwikkel. Die "wieg-totwieg"
benadering berus op uitgebreide produsente verantwoordelikheid en ander streng
beheermaatreëls wat waarskynlik negatiewe gevolge in die Suid-Afrikaanse konteks gaan
oplewer. Daar is egter nog baie werk wat gedoen moet word om ‘n geïntegreerde en
volhoubare stelsel vir die bestuur van vaste-afval daar te stel.
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An investigation into sustainable solid waste management alternatives for the Drakenstein Municipal AreaSpamer, Ernus 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research report is to investigate sustainable alternative solid waste
management methods for the Drakenstein Municipal Area in particular and South African
municipalities in general. The point of departure is that landfilling alone is not sustainable
and that alternative and/or complementary methods are required.
Current solid waste management policies and practices in various countries all over the
world are investigated in order to understand the global context of municipal solid waste
management. The development of solid waste management in both developed and
developing countries is considered in order to appreciate the different approaches and
legal frameworks underpinning each approach.
Several solid waste treatment methods, both established and advanced, are considered
before the development of solid waste management in South Africa since 1992 is
reviewed. An important aspect of evaluating alternatives is the identification of relevant
stakeholders, key drivers for success and the constraints.
An important conclusion reached in the research is that the lack of funding and the
inherent inability of most municipalities in South Africa to render even basic municipal
services currently make the introduction of advanced solid waste treatment methods non-sustainable.
It is therefore suggested that the newly developed legal framework underpinning solid
waste management in South Africa, be implemented in such a manner that all
stakeholders are involved in the implementation of the basic principles of the waste
hierarchy. The author believes that the introduction of technologically advanced waste
treatment and disposal options will be premature if the basics of the waste hierarchy are
not practiced by all. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die fokus van hierdie navorsingsverslag is ‘n ondersoek na volhoubare, alternatiewe vaste
afvalbestuursmetodes vir Suid-Afrikaanse munisipaliteite in die breë en die Drakenstein
Munisipaliteit in die besonder. Die basiese uitganspunt is dat vaste afvalstorting alleen nie
volhoubaar is nie en dat alternatiewe/komplementêre metodes nodig word.
Die vaste afvalbestuursbeleid en –praktyke wat tans wêreldwyd gevolg word, word
ondersoek met die doel om die globale konteks daarvan beter te verstaan. Die
ontwikkeling van vaste afvalbestuur in beide ontwikkelde en ontwikkelende lande word
nagevors sodat die verskillende benaderings en wetlike raamwerke wat dit onderskryf,
bestudeer kan word.
Verskeie vaste afvalbestuursmetodes – beide gevestig en gevorderd – word bespreek
waarna die ontwikkeling van vaste afvalbestuur in Suid-Afrika sedert 1992 onder die loep
kom. ‘n Belangrike aspek van toepassing op die evaluering van alternatiewe, is die
identfikasie van alle rolspelers, kritiese suksesfaktore en beperkinge.
‘n Belangrike bevinding wat gemaak word, is dat die gebrek aan voldoende fondse sowel
as die inherente onvermoë van meeste Suid-Afrikaanse munisipaliteite om selfs basiese
munisipale dienste te kan lewer, die implementering van gevorderde vaste
afvalbestuursmetodes tans onvolhoubaar maak.
In die verslag word dus aanbeveel dat die nuut-ontwikkelde wetlike raamwerk wat vaste
afvalbestuur in Suid-Afrika reguleer, so geïmplementeer moet word dat alle rolspelers
betrek word om die afval-hiërargie se basiese beginsels prakties toe te pas. Die outeur is
van mening dat die implementering van nuwe, tegnologiesgevorderde vaste
afvalbsetuursmetodes sal faal indien dit geïmplementeer sou word voordat die afval
hiërargie voldoende toegepas word.
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Attitudes and behaviour of low-income households towards the management of domestic solid waste in Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain.Nshimirimana, Jules January 2004 (has links)
Solid waste management in South Africa has been focussing on the technical issues of waste disposal with little attention paid to the social and economic aspects of households. It is important to find out the impact of the attitude and perception of households on solid waste management, especially in low-income areas to be able to deal with the deplorabe domestic solid waste management in such areas. The quantity of solid waste generated in low-income areas is often assumed to be less than the solid waste generated in high-income neighbourhoods. In most of the townships of low-income households in Cape Town, the residents live next to mountains of solid waste which is not the case in middle and high income areas. This clearly has a negative effect on the environment and human health. Tafelsig is one of the low-income Cape Flats townships where the open spaces and green areas are dumping areas. The small yard that people own is often unclean. The aim of the study was to examine how households residing in the low-income neighbourhood (Tafelsig, Mitchell's Plain) view domestic solid waste and its management. The study explored the perceptions, attitudes and behaviour of these households towards the production and management of sold waste. Issues relating to the degradation of their environment and to solid waste mismanagement were also examined.
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