Informal E-waste recycling practices and environmental pollution in Africa: What is the way forward?

L Andeobu, S Wibowo, S Grandhi - International journal of hygiene and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Globally, e-waste is the fastest growing and most valuable waste-stream. While countries
worldwide are increasingly acknowledging the e-waste problem and introducing policies …

[HTML][HTML] Unraveling the challenges of waste-to-energy transition in emerging economies: Implications for sustainability

MR Ferdoush, R Al Aziz, CL Karmaker… - Innovation and Green …, 2024 - Elsevier
The recent geopolitical events, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have
strained the available resources worldwide. In emerging economies like Bangladesh, which …

[HTML][HTML] The dynamics of change towards sustainability in developing countries: Evidence from Ghana's Waste-to-Energy transition

M Tomai, G Papachristos, SV Ramani - Environmental Innovation and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper examines the role of transition factors in the emergence, upscaling, and diffusion
of niche innovations in developing countries and juxtaposes them with the case study of a …

Hybrid Waste-to-Energy Solutions within a Circular Economy Framework Directed towards Sustainable Urban Waste Management in Ghana

EA Armoo, S Narra, M Mohammed, B Boahemaa… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Cities in developing countries continue to struggle with mounting waste management
challenges. Within a circular economy framework, energy recovery is mostly nonexistent …

[HTML][HTML] Adoption potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens (L.), Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae composting technology among smallholder farmers in Greater …

D Dzepe, MY Osae, JO Asabre, A Twumasi… - Green Technologies and …, 2024 - Elsevier
As the world's population increases, the growing demand for food intensifies the generation
of agricultural waste, leading to several environmental issues. Intensive research indicates …

The Relationship between Waste Management Practices and Human Health: New Perspective and Consequences

SD Oluwagbayide, FO Abulude… - … of Innovation and …, 2024 - ojs.literacyinstitute.org
Waste management, an integral aspect of modern life, exerts a profound influence on both
public health and the environment. While existing research explores the environmental …

[HTML][HTML] A Circular Economy Approach to Addressing Waste Management Challenges in Tamale's Waste Management System

AW Tahiru, SJ Cobbina, W Asare - World, 2024 - mdpi.com
Ghana Tamale's current waste management system is overwhelmed by the growing waste
crisis, necessitating the exploration of Waste-to-Energy technologies (WtE) as an innovative …

Insensitive waste management in deprived communities: the role of local authorities

AN Agyabeng, A Acquah, HD Njoki… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - icevirtuallibrary.com
This study focuses on identifying the factors contributing to poor waste and sanitation
management in slums, particularly emphasising the role of local assemblies in Ghana …

[HTML][HTML] Государственная реформа обращения с отходами производства и потребления в контексте общественных ожиданий

ЮЮ Лекторова, АЮ Прудников, ВП Колкутина… - Ars …, 2023 - cyberleninka.ru
Введение: одним из актуальных направлений изучения экологической политики и
реформ в сфере оборота твердых коммунальных отходов (ТКО) на национальном и …

Bibliometric Study of Trends in Waste to Energy Research in Africa

EA Armoo, B Boahemaa, S Narra… - Innovations in Circular …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract “Waste-to-energy”(WtE) has been historically associated with incineration.
However, this term has taken on a broader connotation and encompasses currently any …