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The visionary concept of extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy advocates a system that aims to increase waste recovery and recycling. Extended producer responsibility policies have been widely adopted since the 1990’s, particularly in developed countries as an effective instrument for...

Community participation in solid waste management is currently seen as a determinant of successful solid waste management. Cases of failed solid waste management are common in areas where waste management is regarded as a responsibility of local authorities while the community remains...

It is estimated that 70 percent of Lusaka’s 2 million population live in peri-urban areas and 90 percent of whom rely on onsite sanitation (OSS) systems which are in poor condition. The rapid population growth in these unplanned settlements coupled with poor sanitation conditions has resulted in...

This study explored the role and effectiveness of private companies in Solid Waste Management (SWM) in Lusaka, Zambia. Drawing from two private companies – Acka Foods and Twincare – operating in medium density residential areas of Chilenje and Chelstone. The objectives of this qualitative study...

The purpose of the study was to carry out an appraisal of the management of household waste in the city of Chipata. The study was based on the following objectives, to: (i) characterise household waste in Chipata city, in terms of composition, volume, recyclability and reusability, and (ii)...

Lead (Pb) and Zinc (Zn) were mined in Kabwe from 1904 to 1994, generating large quantities of solid mine waste. Among the solid wastes, were tailings from the leach plant which are now an environmental concern because of their high contents of Pb, Zn and other potentially toxic metals. To prevent...

The economic growth and industrial development of any county requires a drive from energy hence the industrial development of any nation is dependent on its energy supply. Demand for energy in Zambia has been rising due to robust GDP growth of more than 6 percent per year for the past decade in...

Worldwide, over two thirds of human waste is released into the environment with little or no treatment. This later results in the deterioration of the urban environment in form of air, water, and land pollution that poses risks to human health and the environment. In the developing world,...

Lusaka city has over 70 percent of its population residing in peri-urban areas where more than 90 percent of the residents rely on pit latrines for excreta disposal. However, no Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) systems exist to manage the faecal sludge from these facilities. This situation results...

Despite several actors being involved in waste management, 85 percent of solid waste in Lusaka district is uncollected. The purpose of this research is to analyse theDespite several actors being involved in waste management, 85 percent of solid waste in Lusaka district is uncollected. The purpose...