دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی چالش ها در طرح جداسازی زباله های خانگی در مبدا: مطالعه کیفی در ایران - اشپرینگر 2018

Abstract

Identifying the challenges in source separation of waste in diferent communities may lead to better understanding on the potential outcomes of recycling programs. Our goal in this study was to identify the challenges of conducting household solid waste separation plan (HSWSP) at source in Tabriz metropolitan city, Iran. In this qualitative study, fourteen key informants on HSWSP at source were interviewed. Content analysis with conventional approach was used to analyze the data. MAXQDA10 was applied to organize the data, to categorize the codes and to identify the relationships between the concepts. Six core categories were identifed as the main challenges in the HSWSP at source: (a) low level of participation among citizens; (b) garbage robbery; (c) unbalanced resources; (d) weakness in policymaking; (e) poor performance of private sector; and (f) lack of integrated management. Considering the six challenges identifed as hindrances to the successful implementation of HSWSP at source, policymaking was found to connect all the challenges; thus, this work recommends the key authorities and HSWSP at source policymakers to consider revision of the recycling programs plan with appropriate focus on policy development. The work also recommends an integrated approach that will be unifed across the city as well as fexible to incorporate variations at various regions of the city.

6 Conclusions

According to our results, many social and organizational challenges may threaten the source separation of waste programs, which may be due to the lacks in policymaking, legislation and improper planning of the authorities. Some of the identifed challenges like the lack of participation among citizens and their neglect of separating the wastes may confrm our claim that the waste management organization has not yet been successful in educating public on the plan and institutionalizing the program before and during its implementation. Other identifed challenges such as garbage robbery and poor performance of the private sector may indicate the lack of considerations on the outcomes of HSWSP at source during program designation and also the lack of strong legal mechanisms to implement the program. Key authorities and waste management policymakers should design or revise HSWSP at source programs with an appropriate focus on policy development and a clear consideration on the potential outcomes of the program. Paying attention to evidence, like those presented in our study, while planning such programs may improve the outcome of the plans.