Essays about: "decentralized composting"

Found 2 essays containing the words decentralized composting.

  1. 1. A GIS-based study of sites for decentralized composting and waste sorting stations in Kumasi, Ghana

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hanna Öberg; [2011]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; sustainable waste management; developing countries; organic waste; decentralized composting; sorting stations; waste transportation; GIS;

    Abstract : Developing countries are facing a great challenge to collect, treat and dispose their waste in a more sustainable way. Today, most of the produced waste ends up on landfills, where they pose a great threat to the environment and human health. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wast Management System for Western Africa : Analysis of systemssuccessfully applied in the world that may fit the reality faced in Western Africa

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Michele Adamoski; [2011]
    Keywords : sustainable development; solid waste management; collection; transportation; treatment; disposal; stakeholders; decision support system; Western Africa;

    Abstract : Health and safety have been the most important concerns in waste management formany years. However, nowadays society demands that as well as being safe, waste managementmust also be sustainable. READ MORE