Mass Balance of Plastic Waste Conversion to Fuel Oil- A case in Uganda

Owusu, Prosper Achaw; Banadda, Noble; Kiggundu, Nicholas

doi:10.5539/jsd.v10n6p41

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“…This can be attributed to the fact these are the most populated cities with high levels of product consumption, trade hence high plastic waste generation. The graph below shows the distribution of generated plastic wastes in major cities in Uganda (Owusu et al, 2017).…”

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Plastic Packaging: A Study on Plastic Imports in Uganda

Wandeka¹,

Kiggundu²,

Mutumba³

2022

International Journal of Scientific Advances

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Plastic packaging is crucial in preserving the quality of products. It has become ubiquitous, and an inseparable part of daily life and the food industry due to its aesthetic attributes, strength, affordability and convenience of use. This has thus led to the increase in demand and imports of plastics in the country. However, plastic packaging alone accounts for 47% of global plastic waste amidst documented threats of plastic waste to the environment-water-food-health nexus. Several reports indicate that between 1994 and 2017, Uganda imported a total of 1.9 million tons of plastic in both raw and finished form compared to 117 million tons across Africa. Imports and use of plastics in Uganda have increased by six-fold within the last three years hence extrapolating the growing challenge for sustainable plastic imports, product packaging, and waste management. The objective of the review therefore was to explore the future trend and impact of plastic imports and packaging in Uganda by analyzing plastic imports and the associated waste. The study further reviews the challenges arising from the growing demand for plastic packaging and presents a discussion on the solutions and potential ways forward for win-win benefits. Several strides to curb the menace of plastic waste are presented, which are manly from the private sector and plastic recycling businesses. A conclusion is made that if these efforts are to meet the intended leaps of change, the government of Uganda has to support the private organisations through grants, space allocation for collection centers and media access across the country. Furthermore, stricter regulations on excess plastic importation have to be implemented by the government as the country develops locally grown solutions to plastic packaging and use.

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Plastic Packaging: A Study on Plastic Imports in Uganda

Wandeka¹,

Kiggundu²,

Mutumba³

2022

International Journal of Scientific Advances

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“…Also, the functional characteristics of plastic such as good optical properties, good tensile and tear strength, good permeability properties to oxygen and aroma compounds and heat seal ability favor its continual use [9] [10] [11]. The continuous plastic use, however, raises environmental and public health concerns since they are non-biodegradable [12] [13].…”

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A Review of Packaging Options for Tomato Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mibulo¹,

Banadda²,

Kiggundu³

2020

OJOPM

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Tomato production systems in developing countries are characterized by high post harvest losses. Due to the perishability of tomatoes, lack of awareness and knowledge of postharvest handling techniques, and poor packaging, farmers encounter 20%-50% postharvest losses. Farmers use traditional baskets, wooden, and plastic crates as packaging materials during transportation of tomatoes. However, tomatoes are often damaged due to the size and inner rough surface of crates and the difficulty in handling. The need for fresh tomato at the consumer requires a packaging that protects tomatoes against physical damages, increasing its shelf life prior to consumption. Packaging is important in ensuring quality, easing handling, extending the shelf life during storage and transportation of food products. However, the conventional use of synthetic-based materials for advanced packaging contributes to environmental problems because of their non-biodegradability and health concerns. This review article highlights the different materials used for packaging tomato and the prospects of using papaya, as a precursor for developing tomato packages.

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Playing Nollywood with Parliamentary Duties: Nigeria’s National Assembly as a Theatre of Politics of the Amusement Park

Olaopa

Ojakorotu

2018

Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development

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Mass Balance of Plastic Waste Conversion to Fuel Oil- A case in Uganda

Cited by 4 publications

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Plastic Packaging: A Study on Plastic Imports in Uganda

Plastic Packaging: A Study on Plastic Imports in Uganda

A Review of Packaging Options for Tomato Smallholder Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Playing Nollywood with Parliamentary Duties: Nigeria’s National Assembly as a Theatre of Politics of the Amusement Park

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