WASTE MANAGEMENT
Author – Janhavi Jagdale
Roll No. – 0222085
Kohinoor Business School
Literature Review
Eco-Innovation
SUKRI, et al. (2023) says that eco-innovation is becoming increasingly important in Malaysia as it helps in reducing environmental impact and provides businesses with new business opportunities. Eco-innovation refers to development of new products, services, processes, or technologies that are environmentally friendly. The article highly suggests that SMEs in Malaysia to achieve better business performance and competitiveness by investing in developing the eco-innovation capabilities. The article also highlights on the factors that influence eco-innovation capabilities. The article helps to develop strategies for the SMEs and policymakers to enhance eco-innovation capabilities and achieve sustainable development.
Solid Waste Management and Environmental Practise
SARKIS & DIJKSHOORN (2007) says that it is necessary to probe in SMEs whether there is a correlation between the effectiveness of solid waste operation and the relinquishment of environmental practices. The article suggests that integrating these environmental practices into the SMEs business operations can improve their overall environmental performance and can lead to better waste management performance. The findings of this study can be significantly implicated by the policymakers, environmental practitioners, and SMEs, who can use this data to develop effective strategies and policies that can promote sustainable business practices and can reduce the environmental impact of SMEs.
Waste Management Practices in Construction
TAM, et al. (2017) says that the significance of the effectiveness in reducing waste and environmental impacts of each waste management strategies. The prioritization of should be done of waste minimization and reuse over recycling and disposal because it is the most effective way in reducing waste and environmental impacts. The article focuses on sustainable development in the construction industry by emphasizing on the importance of improving waste management. The article consists of a comprehensive overview of the current state of waste management practices in the construction industry and identifies areas of enhancement.
China’s Marine Plastic Pollution
LIN & NAKAMURA (2019) says that there are policies that the Chinese government can adopt that will encourage circular economy practices, which are increasing the recycling rate of plastic waste, promoting green transportation, and using renewable energy sources. The authors recommend different ways like carbon taxes to incentivize businesses and individuals to reduce their carbon emissions and recommends such different use of market-based instruments. It addresses the China’s environmental challenges effectively by emphasizing the need for comprehensive and integrated approach. These policy that are recommended in the article can surely help china reduce its environmental impact and move toward a more sustainable future.
Waste Management and Recycling in Asia
TERAZONO, A. et al. (2005) says that there is an increasing waste generation at an alarming rate which poses a significant environmental and health risk in the Asian countries. It states different approaches to waste management and recycling in the four countries that are Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan. Comprehensive waste management system is adopted by Japan and South Korea which includes a combination of source reduction, recycling and disposal. Whereas China and Taiwan heavily rely on waste disposal and landfilling. Inadequate infrastructure, lack of public participation and insufficient funding are the challenges faced by these countries. The learnings and experiences of Japan and South Korea, which have successfully implemented waste reduction and recycling programs, should be implemented by other Asian countries to develop effective waste management policies.
Centralized standards and local taxation
DI LIDDO & VINELLA (2021) says that centralization of waste management can lead to higher taxes for municipalities, as it can increase the cost of waste management infrastructure and services but centralization can also improve efficiency and reduce costs by promoting economies of scale and reducing duplication of effort. Local taxation policies lead to higher costs for taxpayers but it can also incentivize municipalities to reduce waste production and improve recycling rates. For achieving efficient waste management and cost-effective taxation in municipalities the most effective approach should be a combination of centralized waste management standard and local taxation policies.
Household Behaviour
VAN HOUTVEN & MORRIS (1999) says that there are two alternatives: a flat-rate fee system and variable-rate fee system based on the weight or volume of waste generated. Households analyse the amount generated, the recycling behaviour and the economic factors that influence household waste production. The study results that households in the variable-rate fee system generate less waste compared to the flat-rate fee system. The study highlights on the effectiveness of pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) systems in reducing household waste, but also points out the importance of considering social equity in waste reduction policies.
PPP in Solid Waste Management
GUPTA & KUMAR (2011) says that PPP has become a popular model for managing solid waste in developing countries due to its potential to improve service delivery, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. PPP has helped in improving the quality of solid waste management services in the city of Dehradun, which leads to cleaner streets and better waste disposal practices. PPP has played an important role in contributing in reducing environmental pollution, improving public health, and generating employment opportunities. The study recommends to improve the implementation of PPP in solid waste management in the Dehradun City like suggestions to the local authorities to involve the community in the decision making process and to provide them with incentives to participate in waste management activities. It is important to address the challenges faced and implement effective strategies to ensure the sustainability of PPP in solid waste management.
How Management Science Has Helped Make New York Streets Cleaner
RICCIO, et. al. (1986) says that how the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) used management science techniques to improve waste management. The measures taken by DSNY were the implementation of a computerized tracking system to monitor waste collection, the system made it easy to identify areas where waste collection was insufficient which optimizes waste collection routes and allocate resources more efficiently, resulting in significant cost savings. For the urban areas facing waste management challenges there could be certain or similar approaches to be applied that are recommended by the authors, which will help to optimize resource allocation and improve efficiency.
Symbiotic Waste Management System
XIONG, et al. (2017) says that the concept of a symbiotic waste management is where different waste management facilities like landfill sites, recycling centres and biogas plant work together and exchange resources such as waste materials, energy, and water to improvise their overall efficiency and reduce their environmental impact. There are various challenges faced after the implementation of the symbiotic waste management system, such as the need for effective communication and cooperation among the different facilities, the potential for conflicts of interest, and the regulatory and legal barriers. The article gives us the knowledge of a valuable contribution to the field of waste management by introducing the concept of a symbiotic waste management system and providing a mathematical model to analyse its performance.
Conclusion
Waste management such as waste reduction, waste segregation and, any more are a huge problem faced by the world and there are countries trying their best and searching for ways to reduce it. The articles highlight on the challenges faced by different countries in waste management and policies that the government follows which faces certain problems after implication. The articles also suggest us with different strategies that could be enforced for efficient an effective waste management which can also be cost-effective for everyone.
Reference
DI LIDDO, G.; VINELLA, A (2021). Centralized standards and local taxation in municipal waste management. Annals of Public & Cooperative Economics, [s. l.], v. 92, n. 4, p. 603–619, 2021. DOI 10.1111/apce.12302. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=e35ae310-7490-3d92-b8b9-09a12c6b3fbc. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
GUPTA, S.; KUMAR, A (2011). PPP in Solid Waste Management: A Study of Dehradun City in Uttarakhand. IUP Journal of Infrastructure, [s. l.], v. 9, n. 2, p. 21–33, 2011. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7f70e22d-e4df-3406-bfc7-ddd8e927b5df. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
LIN, C.; NAKAMURA, S. Approaches to solving China’s marine plastic pollution and CO~~2~~ emission problems (2019). Economic Systems Research, [s. l.], v. 31, n. 2, p. 143–157, 2019. DOI 10.1080/09535314.2018.1486808. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=f68efb2c-eca1-3826-b3a2-59216e2b298f. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
RICCIO, L. J.; MILLER, J.; LITKE, A (1986). Polishing the Big Apple: How Management Science Has Helped Make New York Streets Cleaner. Interfaces, [s. l.], v. 16, n. 1, p. 83–88, 1986. DOI 10.1287/inte.16.1.83. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=30e5ef69-0009-3957-817f-efcf7921174b. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
SARKIS, J.; DIJKSHOORN, J. (2007) Relationships between solid waste management performance and environmental practice adoption in Welsh small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). International Journal of Production Research, [s. l.], v. 45, n. 21, p. 4989–5015, 2007. DOI 10.1080/00207540600690529. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=9c8585f0-95e1-3e64-aebc-c19a7d12b752. Acesso em: 12 maio. 2023.
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TAM, V. W. Y.; LE, K. N.; JIAYUAN WANG (2017). Examining the Existing Waste Management Practices in Construction, 2023. International Journal of Construction Project Management, [s. l.], v. 9, n. 2, p. 99–109, 2017. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=19672296-e85b-30d1-ab1a-f2354145af88. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
TERAZONO, Atsushi; Moriguchi, Yuichi; Yamamoto, Yuko Sato (2005). Waste Management and Recycling in Asia (2005). International Review for Environmental Strategies, [s. l.], v. 5, n. 2, p. 477–498, 2005. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=6c7778d0-333f-37cf-a497-88f53e042e2f. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
VAN HOUTVEN, G. L.; MORRIS, G. E (1999). Household behavior under alternative pay-as-you-throw systems for solid waste disposal. Land Economics, [s. l.], v. 75, n. 4, p. 515, 1999. DOI 10.2307/3147063. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7ee74c08-a3a4-33e5-97e4-32f72fd62e26. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.
XIONG, Jie; Ng, Tsan Sheng; He, Zhou (2017). Modelling and analysis of a symbiotic waste management system. International Journal of Production Research, [s. l.], v. 55, n. 18, p. 5355–5377, 2017. DOI 10.1080/00207543.2017.1312588. Disponível em: https://discovery.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=b8411999-7ce5-3088-9b90-1ae29a2330d6. Acesso em: 13 maio. 2023.