Factors affecting household solid waste generation and management in Sri Lanka: an empirical study

Zhao, Yuhuan; Diunugala, Hemantha Premakumara; Mombeuil, Claudel

doi:10.1007/s10661-021-09633-7

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“…The structural relationship can be graphically represented to provide a clear understanding of the model's fit with the theoretical stances in the study. SEM also permits estimating the model fit with dependent variables and their variations, and aids in estimating and testing casual relationships among items (Zhao et al, 2021). Previous literature suggests an adequate sample size of 100 to 150 for conducting SEM (Tabachinick & Fidell, 2013), and more than 200 as a rule of thumb (Zhao et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In the Sri Lankan scenario, the progress of most public sector development projects is failing behind schedule, or is poor. Previous literature indicates that there are hidden governing and controlling issues in initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring, and controlling project financial, physical, and technical performance that connect with its current practices (Zhao et al, 2021), so that the project's financial and non-financial performance in the public sector is not satisfactory. Public sector development projects are crucial for accelerating government development strategies and delivering community well-being (Brunet, 2019;Ahola et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects

G. R. M. Gamlath,

Y. Nanthagopan,

L. Gangatharan

et al. 2023

IJGPPA

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The use of Project Governance Practices (PGPs) is increasingly taking a substantial stage in developing economies, particularly in a newly industrializing nation like Sri Lanka where public sector development projects have been implemented to expedite the nation's growth and prosperity. As it is essential to lay a transparent and tangible foundation for an effective public sector that can be sustained, the paper focuses on the significance of PGPs in enhancing the performance of the Sri Lankan public sector development initiatives. Structuring, normalizing, facilitating, and post-conflict-sensitive variables were used to measure the PGPs, whereas financial and non-financial performance measures were employed to evaluate the project performance. The researcher conducted direct observations and administered a comprehensive Likert-scaled questionnaire to 518 project administrators involved in various Sri Lankan public sector development projects, specifically focusing on projects related to irrigation, roads and highways, water and sanitation, and other infrastructure developmental projects. The data was analyzed using the structural equation modeling through the AMOS software. The results showed that PGPs created a considerable improvement in project performance, which increased support for expanding economic prosperity through balanced development strategies and sustainability-based policy formation. Keywords: Performance, Project governance practices, Public sector development projects, Sri Lanka

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The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects

G. R. M. Gamlath,

Y. Nanthagopan,

L. Gangatharan

et al. 2023

IJGPPA

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“…2 demographic variables, and economic conditions (Annunziata et al, 2020;Bilska et al, 2020;Grasso et al, 2019;Herzberg et al, 2020;Jeswani et al, 2021;Pocol et al, 2020;Przezbórska-Skobiej and Wiza, 2021;Wang et al, 2021;Zhao, 2021). Literature also identifies significant determinants contributing to waste generation, with retail sales and waste disposal fees emerging as substantial factors (Hockett et al, 1995).…”

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An Insight on the Sufficiency of Waste Eggshells in Hong Kong for Sustainable Commercial Applications in Cementitious Products

Maqsood,

Eddie,

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Hong Kong is the biggest consumer of eggs in the world and ranks on the top with an average consumption of 24.52kg/capita/year. The egg consumption trend in Hong Kong has been increasing specifically; a drastic increase of about 100% has been observed from 2008 to 2020. One of the reasons behind this significant increase is the increase in the gross national income of Hong Kong in addition to the population growth rate. However, there was a slight decline in egg consumption trend in the year 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been estimated that there was a bulk of 17,100 tons of recoverable waste eggshells in 2019 (pre-COVID-19 situation), having a daily yield of 47 tons per day. Based on the linear regression, it may be expected that if the pre-COVID-19 trend of egg consumption remains sustained, there will be a big bulk of more than 45,000 tons per year and up to 125 tons per day of waste eggshells till 2050. In addition, a public survey was conducted across the city targeting individuals, families, and restaurants majorly on egg consumption and reuse. The survey outcomes revealed that Chinese eggs have an extensive market in Hong Kong, and people have a positive attitude towards eggshell recycling. Also, a massive population disposes of the waste eggshells while only a trace population reuses them. Therefore, Hong Kong has a very high potential to improve the circular economy by reusing waste eggshells on a commercial level in cementitious products.

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“…The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available on Emerald Insight at: https://www.emerald.com/insight/1477-7835.htm (Ana et al, 2011;Abdel-Shafy and Mansour, 2018;Zhao et al, 2021;Adeniyi et al, 2022a). Among the environmental consequences of poor management of solid waste especially, plastic and nylon are the occurrence of flooding in some cities of the world particularly in the developing countries (Olanrewaju et al, 2019).…”

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“…As generation of solid waste cannot be prevented in different places, so also the necessity to manage it properly for the protection of the environment and its inhabitants (Ana et al. , 2011; Abdel-Shafy and Mansour, 2018; Zhao et al. , 2021; Adeniyi et al.…”

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Appraisal of solid waste generation in secondary schools towards sensitisation on environmental quality and education

Adeniyi,

Oladehinde,

Oladipupo

et al. 2023

MEQ

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PurposeThis study evaluates the quantity and composition of solid waste produce in secondary schools and assesses level of environmental consciousness and management activities. This is aimed for the present and future planning of high schools' environment as well as integrating the system into urban waste management.Design/methodology/approachThis research used primary and secondary data to realize its purpose. Primary data was obtained through measurement of actual waste generation and questionnaire administration. Secondary data was the official information obtained on the schools selected. The primary data collected was analysed with descriptive statistical method such as percentage, mean cross measures of central tendency, frequency distribution and cross tabulation.FindingsThe study established that a total of 375.6 kg of solid waste is generated in the selected schools and daily per capita waste generation is 0.56 kg. Paper material is the waste component with the highest quantity and 88.5% of waste produced is recyclable. Thus, solid waste generated in secondary schools if carefully managed with suitable management options has potential for promoting circular economy and sustainable development. The paper recommends environmental education for stakeholders in secondary schools and waste segregation culture should be enforced in every secondary school.Originality/valueThe paper builds on the reasons for poor environmental quality in secondary schools in developing countries and revealed unscientific means by which resources are wasted and the environment is mismanaged through low understanding of solid waste.

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Factors affecting household solid waste generation and management in Sri Lanka: an empirical study

Cited by 9 publications

References 46 publications

The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects

The Effects of Governance Practices on the Performance of the Sri Lankan Public Sector Development Projects

An Insight on the Sufficiency of Waste Eggshells in Hong Kong for Sustainable Commercial Applications in Cementitious Products

Appraisal of solid waste generation in secondary schools towards sensitisation on environmental quality and education

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