Economic Viability of Solid Waste Management For Environmental Sustainability In Kisii Town
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Solid waste management (SWM) has potential for economic opportunities whose results take on economic, environmental, and social benefits to the human race. Waste management is imperatively growing challenge in the quest for sustainable urban development. Study sought to assess economic viability of solid waste management for environmental sustainability in Kisii town. Study adopted zero -waste and the circular economy theories and a cross-sectional research design. Data collection methods encompassed questionnaires and interviews using KOBO software. Data from interviews was analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results indicate that there is limited knowledge among residents on usage of solid wastes for economic value with 17% of respondents aware of the economic value of solid waste. Further, results show that 52% respondents were aware of the policies on economic recovery. Knowledge on specific laws guiding economic recovery (plastic recycling, E-waste, composting and biogas) was significantly low at; 37% for women, 36% for youths, and 29% for men. It was established that 83% of youths have a perception that waste is valuable, followed by 70% women and 52% men. Sustainable solid waste management practices and use of solid waste as an economic activity, results indicate that 94% of respondents practiced re-use, 87.7% composting, 58% recycling; other forms of recovery are rarely practiced. There existed few waste-to-resource activities in Kisii town which mainstreamed by the County government could spur the economy of the town. Study recommends that, both the county and national governments prioritise mainstreaming solid waste economic recovery by sensitizing people the value of solid wastes.
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