Insights into Waste Management at the Institutional Level: An Approach Toward Zero-Waste Campus

Tripathi, Astha; Kumar, Sanjay; Poswal, Samil Ahmed; Dhiman, Abhishek

doi:10.1007/978-981-97-0823-9_8

Integrated Waste Management 2024

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-0823-9_8

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Insights into Waste Management at the Institutional Level: An Approach Toward Zero-Waste Campus

Astha Tripathi,

Sanjay Kumar,

Samil Ahmed Poswal

et al.

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Circular economy, methane capture, and climate education in US HEIs

Mullis,

Finley-Brook

2024

IJSHE

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Purpose This study aims to analyze the involvement of US colleges and universities in methane capture projects in the waste sector and their related educational initiatives aiming to build circular economies and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Design/methodology/approach The authors compiled a subset of 22 “early adopting” institutions – those that received media attention for solid or liquid waste methane capture projects from 1999 to the present. The authors included all cases found within a reasonable number of queries. The institutions fell into two groups: (1) schools directly involved in gas capture projects, and (2) schools that purchased third-party offsets tied to landfill gas (LFG) projects. The authors assessed transparency and accountability, which the authors determined as fundamental to GHG mitigation and climate education. The authors expanded on five innovative cases from our subset to illustrate pathways to improve equity and circularity in waste flows. Findings US higher education institutions (HEIs) can measure and educate more transparently about waste streams. While institutions using LFG offsets range in size, curriculum and geography, there were few methane capture projects supplying energy directly to campuses. Although HEIs generally rely on third-party providers for waste management, cases demonstrate how universities can play a role in methane use, and be incubators for climate action and related employment. Practical implications Illustrative cases demonstrate the educational and institutional benefits from methane use. Social implications HEIs can generate pathways of a “just” transition to a fossil-free circular economy. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first comparative studies examining waste sector methane capture and the potential for high-impact educational practices and sustainability training in US HEIs.

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Circular economy, methane capture, and climate education in US HEIs

Mullis,

Finley-Brook

2024

IJSHE

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Strategies for Enhancing Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Secondary Schools in Developing Countries

Nnonyelu,

Dongjie

2024

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Effective solid waste management in urban secondary schools in developing countries is essential for mitigating environmental and health risks associated with improper waste disposal. This manuscript examines current practices and proposes strategies to enhance solid waste management in these educational settings. Current practices include efforts to reduce packaging materials, promote recycling and composting initiatives, utilize sorting and processing technologies, and implement anaerobic digestion for organic waste treatment. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited resources, and insufficient awareness among students and staff hinder effective waste management. This study also investigates current solid waste generation rates specific to urban secondary schools, highlighting variability influenced by factors like population density and consumption patterns. The environmental impact of poor waste management includes pollution of air, soil, and water, as well as habitat. Health concerns arise from disease transmission due to breeding grounds for vectors like mosquitoes in stagnant water and exposure to hazardous chemicals from improperly managed waste. To address these challenges, comprehensive strategies are proposed, encompassing infrastructure development, educational programs integrating waste management into the curriculum, community engagement, and policy advocacy. These strategies aim to promote sustainable practices, improve waste segregation, enhance recycling rates, and reduce the overall environmental footprint of urban secondary schools in developing countries. Implementation of these strategies is crucial for fostering a cleaner, healthier environment and empowering future generations with environmental stewardship values.

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Insights into Waste Management at the Institutional Level: An Approach Toward Zero-Waste Campus

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Circular economy, methane capture, and climate education in US HEIs

Circular economy, methane capture, and climate education in US HEIs

Strategies for Enhancing Solid Waste Management Practices in Urban Secondary Schools in Developing Countries

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