Contribution of recycling in plastic waste management. A Case study of Mbare suburb Harare

Author

Nyerenyere, Taropafadzwa

Title

Contribution of recycling in plastic waste management. A Case study of Mbare suburb Harare

Abstract

The research was done in to determine the efficacy of plastic waste management through recycling in the Mbare. The study analysed the existing condition of plastic waste management in Mbare and identified the community's initiatives in handling plastic waste. Furthermore, the study examined the role of recycling in reducing plastic waste and its environmental impact. The study employed a mixed-method approach was used that included surveys, interviews, and observations. Residents and waste collectors were given questionnaires to establish their knowledge and attitudes toward plastic waste management and recycling. To gather insights into the issues of managing plastic waste, interviews were conducted with important players such as recyclers, and legislators. The current state of plastic waste management in Mbare will be assessed through observations. The findings of the study are intended to add to the existing literature on plastic waste management and provide insights into how recycling may be used to efficiently manage plastic waste. The recommendations of the study may also teach policymakers about the need of investing in recycling infrastructure and launching awareness campaigns to promote effective plastic waste management practices. The aim of the sturdy is to investigate the role of recycling in managing plastic waste in Mbare. Objective involves identify the varieties and volumes of recycled plastic waste in Mbare. Evaluate the efficiency of existing recycling techniques for waste management and Assessing the obstacles and prospect associated with waste recycling as a waste management approach. Sample size of the sturdy was conducted to 50.000 residentes in Mbare. To extract finding the researcher used mixed methods that comprises of both qualitative and quantitative methods . Finally, this research subject investigated the role of recycling in plastic waste management in Mbare. The study's main aim was to investigate the role of recycling in managing plastic waste in Mbare. The findings may help policymakers and stakeholders devise strategies to enhance plastic waste management practices.

Date

May 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Recycling in plastic,

Waste management,

Mbare,

Supervisor

Dr. Siziba,