Kamanga Tommy Wakana, Chitete Moses Mn, Kamanga Bernard Cg, Damazio Chitsanzo, Yafeti Yamikani, Sibande Mary
Department of Public Health, University of Livingstonia, Mzuzu, Malawi.
Department of Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship, University of Livingstonia, Mzuzu, Malawi.
Environ Health Insights. 2024 May 31;18:11786302241255800. doi: 10.1177/11786302241255800. eCollection 2024.
Solid waste management system in Mzuzu City is a growing concern due to its inefficiency and the resulting effect of accumulation of solid waste. In light of this environmental challenge, a study was conducted to assess the system's effectiveness. Through a mixed methods approach and random sampling, 400 respondents from 5 different areas of the city of Mzuzu were selected to provide comprehensive and unbiased responses. It was found that both the public and private sectors lack a complete commitment to sustainable waste management, citing reasons such as limited knowledge on recycling benefits, inadequate infrastructure and budgetary constraints. As a solution, the study proposes a government-led campaign to change attitudes towards waste production and promote recycling. Additionally, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) should be utilised to develop policies and strategies that encourage private sector involvement in eco-friendly waste management. To further enhance recycling practices, support is needed in transitioning to circular economy waste management practices through regular education and training.
由于姆祖祖市固体废物管理系统效率低下以及由此导致的固体废物堆积问题，该系统日益受到关注。鉴于这一环境挑战，开展了一项研究以评估该系统的有效性。通过混合方法和随机抽样，从姆祖祖市5个不同区域选取了400名受访者，以提供全面且无偏见的答复。研究发现，公共部门和私营部门对可持续废物管理都缺乏完全的承诺，理由包括对回收利用益处的认识有限、基础设施不足和预算限制等。作为解决方案，该研究提议开展一场由政府主导的运动，以改变对废物产生的态度并促进回收利用。此外，应利用公私伙伴关系（PPP）制定鼓励私营部门参与环保废物管理的政策和战略。为进一步加强回收利用实践，需要通过定期教育和培训来支持向循环经济废物管理实践的转变。
