scholarly journals A Review of Plastic Waste Management Practices: What Can South Africa Learn?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1013-1028
Author(s):  
Zvanaka S. Mazhandu ◽  
Edison Muzenda ◽  
Mohamed Belaid ◽  
Tirivaviri A. Mamvura ◽  
Trust Nhubu
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Management Practices

scholarly journals Plastic waste management practices in the rural areas of Eswatini

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 100066
Author(s):  
Sizwe M. Nxumalo ◽  
Sizwe D. Mabaso ◽  
Sipho F. Mamba ◽  
Saico S. Singwane
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Management Practices

scholarly journals A revised approach for estimating informally disposed domestic waste in rural versus urban South Africa and implications for waste management

2020 ◽  
Vol 116 (1/2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Rodseth ◽  
Philippa Notten ◽  
Harro von von Blottniz
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Domestic Waste ◽  
Illegal Dumping ◽  
Waste Management Practices

A major limitation to improved waste management in South Africa lies in the paucity of reliable waste data and the exclusion of the contribution of the informal sector from reporting. Due to the disparity in the provision of formal waste management services across households in South Africa, omission of the quantified contribution of informal management practices leads to an inaccurate representation of waste management practices in existing waste data repositories. Given the potentially adverse social and environmental consequences of unregulated waste management practices, a lack of representation thereof has the potential to underestimate impacts. As of 2015, 31% of households are reported as lacking a basic refuse removal service; however, this number cannot necessarily be applied directly to waste quantities, given the regional and socio-economic differences that occur in per capita waste generation rates. The total quantity of domestic waste in South Africa and fraction disposed informally are estimated here, taking into account differences in waste generation rates based on income and settlement type. The characterisation and quantification of unregulated waste streams is beneficial in assessing the magnitude of the problem and, where necessary, identifying mitigation action. The results obtained show that 29% (3.67 million tonnes per annum) of domestic waste generated is not collected or treated via formal management options. Of this waste, the majority (85%) is generated in rural areas. The most common waste management option for unserviced households is a private dump. An estimated 94% of households in unserviced rural areas make use of private dumps, while in unserviced urban and metro areas this decreases to 74% and 71% of households, respectively. Illegal dumping is the next most common waste management option for unserviced areas. The proportion of household waste disposed of via illegal dumping ranges from an estimated 5% for unserviced rural households to 27% in metro areas with the balance made up by ‘other’ disposal/treatment options.

scholarly journals E-waste Management in South Africa: Case Study: Cathode Ray Tubes Recycling Opportunities

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pontsho Ledwaba ◽  
Ndabenhle Sosibo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Waste Stream ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Households and businesses are generating unprecedented levels of electrical and electronic wastes (e-waste), fueled by modernisation and rapid obsolescence. While the challenges imposed by e-waste are similar everywhere in the world, disparities in progress to deal with it exists; with developing nations such as South Africa lagging. The increase in e-waste generation increases the need to formulate strategies to manage it. This paper presents an overview of e-waste management on a global and South African scenarios with a specific case for Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) waste management practices in South Africa. CRTs present the biggest problem for recyclers and policy makers because they contain hazardous elements such as lead and antimony. Common disposal practices have been either landfilling or incineration. The research into the South African practices with regards to CRT waste management showed that there is still more to be done to effectively manage this waste stream. This is despite clear waste regulatory frameworks in the country. However, recent developments have placed e-waste as a priority waste stream, which should lead to intensified efforts in dealing with it. Overall, these efforts should aim to maximise diversion from landfilling and to create value-addition opportunities, leading to social and environmental benefits.

scholarly journals Household Waste Management Practices and Challenges in a Rural Remote Town in the Hantam Municipality in the Northern Cape, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 5903
Author(s):  
Jacoba M. M. Viljoen ◽  
Catherina J. Schenck ◽  
Liza Volschenk ◽  
Phillip F. Blaauw ◽  
Lizette Grobler
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Northern Cape ◽  
Household Waste Management ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Waste management in rural areas poses a major challenge to local governments in developing countries. Municipalities face limited budgets and obstacles with the collection of waste, as well as a lack of proper equipment, infrastructure, and treatment centres. These obstacles lead to further problems, such as littering and illegal dumping, contributing to the knowledge base regarding remote and rural towns in South Africa. This study aims to assess the waste management practices and challenges of households in a Municipality in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The study investigates the household waste management practices, identifies the challenges experienced by households regarding their waste management, and explores their willingness to participate in a separation-at-source program. A cross-sectional research design was used along with a mixed methods research methodology. A sample of 160 interviews was completed over the period 16 to 20 September 2019. Descriptive statistics and a thematic analysis were used in the data analysis. The results indicate that municipalities, and households, will have to collaboratively search for solutions towards effective waste management in rural areas. Financial constraints also necessitate the investigation of alternative ways of managing household waste through cooperation with surrounding towns.

scholarly journals Plastic Marine Waste and its Potential for Indonesian Indigenous Communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Wood ◽  
Swathi Paturi ◽  
Prerna Puri ◽  
Emil Senf Jakobsen ◽  
Sumanth Shankar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Marine Pollution ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Waste Management Practices ◽  
Marine Waste

The management of marine waste is an increasingly complex issue facing the world today. Our study provides an interesting take on the issue of marine waste by examining how Indonesian indigenous communities can deal with plastic marine pollution. While there is an obvious need for mitigating plastic use, for effective legislative policies regulating plastic waste management, and to do more to develop sustainable waste management practices; there are also opportunities for indigenous communities to take an innovative approach by using plastic waste in a manner that drives economic development from both non-market and neoliberal theoretical ideologies. As part of this assessment, alongside Indonesian examples we include examples of plastic re-use by indigenous communities of the Philippines and Australia. Moreover, our study highlights some of the areas in which this is being done in the fields of art and infrastructure development.

scholarly journals Microplastics in Landfills: A Comprehensive Review on Occurrence, Characteristics and Pathways to the Aquatic Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kshitij Upadhyay ◽  
Samir Bajpai
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Environmental Matrices ◽  
Terrestrial Environment ◽  
Dominant Component ◽  
Scientific Analysis ◽  
Treatment Facilities ◽  
Waste Management Practices

Microplastics, a multi-dimensional environmental stressor group, capable of transboundary migration, are a threat to the global ecosystem. Transboundary migration of microplastics across all environmental matrices is known to originate from a multitude of sources and acts in conjugation with each other. This inter-dependence of sources calls for a detailed scientific analysis of all the sources that are in play. Waste management facilities have already been established as a significant contributor of microplastics to the aquatic and terrestrial environment. A systematic overview of the scientific literature reveals that the existing body of scientific knowledge is mainly focused on wastewater treatment facilities as a source/pathway of microplastics in the environment. Recently the focus shifted towards solid waste management facilities through landfills. Poor plastic waste management practices made discarded plastics the most dominant component of solid wastes. This review elucidates the occurrence and distribution of microplastics, characteristics of microplastics, including size, shapes, colors, and polymer types, in leachate and refuse of landfills. Furthermore, we discussed the transport mechanisms and pathways used by microplastic present in landfills to migrate to subsurface or groundwater and adjacent aquatic bodies. Last, based on the findings, we summarized the gaps in existing studies and suggested future perspectives to be focused on the future. The abundance of microplastics is attributed to the volume of plastic waste in landfills, management of leachate originating from landfills, application of leachate, and age of landfills. Microplastics abundance and characteristics vary in leachate and refuse. Smaller microplastics are predominant in leachate while larger microplastics are predominant in refuse. Landfills are capable of generating secondary microplastics from fragmentation and degradation. Further studies on microplastics in landfills are necessa

Plastic Waste Management Practices

Zero Waste ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 105-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Savita Sharma ◽  
Sharada Mallubhotla
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Waste Management Practices
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