Challenges of domestic solid waste management: a case study of Lobatse Botswana

Kwailane, Tumelo T.; Gwebu, Thando D.; Hambira, Wame L.

doi:10.1080/19376812.2015.1099451

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“…Scholars have noticed that knowledge and perception of households in waste management is likely to influence the success of any waste management [4] . Waste management through the 3Rs-reduce, reuse, and recycle-has been addressed as priority to meet the sustainable development goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 12 (Target 12.5) The 3Rs action can start from homes.…”

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How does household characteristics influence their waste management?

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The amount of waste generated is ever-increasing due to population growth, however adequate waste management has never been a focus in everyday life. The action of the household as the beginning stage of waste management is also crucial. How households manage their waste is also influenced by their socio-economic characteristics. This study aims to investigate household characteristics that influence their waste management. This study employed the Indonesian Family Life Survey 2014 data using probit regression method. The result shows that location significantly affect waste management behaviour which households in urban areas hold higher probability to manage their waste compared to those in rural areas. The level of education and knowledge also have positive impact on household’s waste management. The level of income also positively affect waste management behaviour of households. Demographic variables such as age and gender are significant and indicate that women and older people have better waste management compared to men and younger people. These results support the hypothesis that household’s waste management behaviour is significantly influenced by their characteristics.

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“…According to [4] , household plays a crucial role in ensuring proper waste disposal. In addition, [6] identified that socio-demographic factors such as education, income level, household size and gender influence household's environmental behaviour.…”

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“…food waste, garden waste, paper and cardboard, wood and other organic materials) and inorganic (bottles, cans, plastics, glass, electronics waste (e-waste), metals and other kinds of waste). Similar conditions might exist in most towns and cities in Botswana because the country is experiencing increased population size and affluence (Kweilane et al, 2016).…”

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“…In Botswana, one of the main obstacles to approving and implementing the Botswana Recycling Guidelines of 2012 has been the lack of political intent and leaders’ advances in waste management issues and operations. As noted by various scholars (Al-Khatib et al, 2010; Kwailane et al, 2016), enforcement of waste policy is influenced by political intent and leaders’ interest. Therefore, it is necessary that SW management issues are included in the manifestos and agendas of political parties, and leaders should show interest in waste management operations, in particular to safeguard the environment and public health.…”

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“…Thus, it is a challenging task to estimate the basis of current solid waste generation and to accelerate improvement of waste management operations. It can be assumed, however, that a significant quantity and quality of waste may be generated from household, commercial and institutional sources, including paper, cans used for beverages, bottles, e-waste and food waste due to rapid economic development, increased population size and affluence (Kweilane et al, 2016). For instance, it is reported that MSW generation is not simply a product of society; it is related to the level of development and rates of social and economic change within that society, and the form of life adopted by it in order to achieve modernity (Alfaia et al, 2017).…”

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Current status of waste management in Botswana: A mini-review

Mmereki

2018

Waste Manag Res

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Effective waste management practices are not all about legislative solutions, but a combination of the environmental, social, technical, technically skilled human resources, financial and technological resources, resource recycling, environmental pollution awareness programmes and public participation. As a result of insufficient resources, municipal solid waste (MSW) in transition and developing countries like Botswana remains a challenge, and it is often not yet given highest priority. In Botswana, the environment, public health and other socio-economic aspects are threatened by waste management practices due to inadequate implementation and enforcement mechanisms of waste management policy. This mini-review paper describes the panorama of waste management practices in Botswana and provides information to competent authorities responsible for waste management and to researchers to develop and implement an effective waste management system. Waste management practices in Botswana are affected by: lack of effective implementation of national waste policy, fragmented tasks and overlapping mandates among relevant institutions; lack of clear guidelines on the responsibilities of the generators and public authorities and on the associated economic incentives; and lack of consistent and comprehensive solid waste management policies; lack of intent by decision-makers to prepare national waste management plans and systems, and design and implement an integrated sustainable municipal solid waste management system. Due to these challenges, there are concerns over the growing trend of the illegal dumping of waste, creating mini dumping sites all over the country, and such actions jeopardize the efforts of lobbying investors and tourism business. Recommendations for concerted efforts are made to support decision makers to re-organize a sustainable waste management system, and this paper provides a reference to other emerging economies in the region and the world.

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Rethinking sustainability: a review of Liberia’s municipal solid waste management systems, status, and challenges

David

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Hussain

2020

J Mater Cycles Waste Manag

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The appalling state of Liberia's municipal solid waste management system (MSWM) is the motivation for this review and analysis. Solid waste management protocols and system dynamic modeling support policy development as it uses waste prevention to explain the complex waste management systems and suggests methods for effective management. However, creating an effective waste system goes beyond the formulation of policies and legislation; it involves financial and technological proficiency, skilled human capacity, technical, social, resource recycling, educational awareness programs, and active public participation. Because of urbanization, Liberia's municipal solid waste (MSW) problems have become heightened, thereby impacting the economic, social, and political fabric of society by overburdening infrastructure and social facilities. The impact of urbanization must be addressed because urbanization, amongst several factors, including unsustainable management of MSW, degrades the environment and presents risks to public health. The purpose of this review was to highlight the current waste management activities in Liberia and provide information to the readers about the challenges facing the waste management sector and the challenges impeding the development of a sustainable waste management system. In Liberia, waste management activities are getting worse daily due to shortage of a comprehensive waste management framework, the absence of guidelines regarding the responsibilities of waste generators, and the decision-makers' lack of intent to design and implement a sustainable and integrated management system. Recommendations for collaborative efforts are made by focusing on delivering a waste strategy which concentrates on waste minimization, recycling, resource recovery, and promoting sustainable waste management practices for communities, small businesses, corporations, and government institutions in Liberia and other developing countries.

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Challenges of domestic solid waste management: a case study of Lobatse Botswana

Cited by 9 publications

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How does household characteristics influence their waste management?

How does household characteristics influence their waste management?

Current status of waste management in Botswana: A mini-review

Rethinking sustainability: a review of Liberia’s municipal solid waste management systems, status, and challenges

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