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The environment is our mainstay. Our survival and that of future generations depends on how well we preserve our environment today. The effects of global warming are obvious as can be seen by drastic climate changes (unpredictable climatic conditions) arising from among other things the poor...

Solid waste management (SWM) has become a global burning environmental issue influenced by rapid population growth, urbanization, socio-economic development and the consumerism syndrome of the complex society. Zambia, like many other countries, has not been spared from environmental challenges...

The topic of research was an assessment of environmental awareness on solid wastes management in Lusaka; the case study of Kaunda Square Township. The problem being addressed by this study is the environmental awareness on solid waste in Kaunda Square. The General Objective of the study was to...

Weaknesses in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in most urban centers have over the years been attributed to financial and administrative capacity constraints of municipalities, (Roberts, 1996). In some studies perception has been identified as one of the contributing factors (Abrokwah, 1998,...

This report is based on the assessment of knowledge, practices and attitudes towards waste management among Ng'ombe residents in Lusaka district. The main purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge,practices and the attitudes towards waste management. The following research questions were...

Water supply management and wastewater disposal is a widespread problem, which can have significant impacts on an individual's daily life, health and the general environment. This study explored the situation of water management and wastewater disposal at the University of Zambia Great East Road...

In a country with a rapid population growth rate and huge inflow of tourists such as was the case with Zambia, in the year 2007 environmental issues needed to be checked and monitored closely. One such environmental issue needing attention at the time of writing in 2007 was Waste Management. The...