Год выпуска: 2012 Автор: Sentime Kasay Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 104 ISBN: 9783659118579
Описание
This book deals with the new way of looking at Informal waste Collectors in urban space. They are seen as contributors to the sustainability of the urban environment. Chapter 1 introduces and also justifies the importance of integrating informal waste collectors into a waste management system as a possible strategy to reduce the volume of solid waste. It also suggests a strategy for the urban poor to make a living. Chapter 2 looks at the literature on informal waste collectors in developing countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Egypt, Costa Rica and South Africa.Chapter 3 deals with the research methodology and outlines the data collection process, data sources and the methods used for data analysis. The research therefore involves a threefold approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative information methods. Chapter 4 provides details on data analysis and the research findings. Chapter 5 relates the results of the research, a synthesis of the findings and...
