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Present Scenario and Future Vision of Solid Waste Management in Nepal By Dr. Sumitra Amatya Solid Waste Management Technical Support Center (SWMTSC) Ministry of Local Development Shreemahal, Pulchowk, Lalitpur According to a survey done by Central Bureau of Statistics in 1996, Solid Waste Management is a number one environment problem in their cities (CBS,1997) that is followed by Water and Air pollution. Current Practices in SWM of Nepal depict that 58 municipalities generate about 500,000 tons per year; 41 newly added municipalities are unaccounted. Open dumping is still a common practice. Municipalities are often limited to street sweeping and dumping in the nearest river or vacant land. NGOs are involved in waste collection at the community level only. Awareness programs are gaining momentum in all the municipalities. Need to consider waste as a resource. Adopt integrated waste management system not just sweep & dump. Recycling can be significantly increased by home composting, biogas & central composting facility. Need to strengthen local governments. Clarity of roles & coordination with private parties Local government , Government and local communities. Solid Waste Management lessons (environment education) must include in the School Curriculum. Reduce green house emissions / Carbon reduction. Figure out the Carbon Credit Potential on SWM practices in Nepal. Need to reduce the effect of waste on health, in environment or aesthetics and recover resources from the waste. The waste management in Nepal should be based on integrated with the participation of PPPP.
These guidelines aim to provide a framework for preventing recycling-related plastic and pellet losses, and environmental leakage. The guidelines are useful for a broad spectrum of stakeholders, particularly policymakers and key plastic recycling actors, including informal waste pickers, junkshops, consolidators, and plastic recycling craft villages. The application of these guidelines is expected to contribute to improving production efficiency in the plastic recycling chain while preventing plastic leakage into the environment.
The manual aim to support both formal and informal recycling enterprises in preventing plastic pollution by advocating best practices and promoting proper housekeeping within informal recycling facilities.
The main goal of this study is to evaluate plastic and pellet losses and leakage from the logistical handling and pre-processing operations of informal recycling groups in Thailand, focusing on recovered post-consumer plastic waste and factory processing operations. The focus areas of this study are the Nonthaburi Municipality and Pattaya City.
This study was conducted following on a simplified three-step approach: 1) collect and analyse data and information relevant to plastic leakage from informal sector recycling; 2) engage with key stakeholders; and 3) disseminate the outcomes of the study.
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