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Waste Management as a Practical Approach to Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the University of Benin,Faculty of Physical Sciences


OI Imasuen
OM Omorogieva

Abstract

The wastes generated in the Faculty of Physical Sciences shopping complex and offices on daily basis for a  period of one week continuous sampling have been determined. The summation of the wastes generated amounted to 355.38kg; the volume was arrived at following the daily scientific survey by gathering all wastes matrix generated in a particular day followed by manual sorting and weighing of the various fractions. Out of the total volume of the wastes generated, food wastes accounted for the total of 129.39 kg/week amounting to 37%, paper and cardboard accounted for 105.73 kg/week taking 30% of the total. Plastic, glass and metals accounted for 92.91kg /week, 15.93kg/week, and 9.42kg/week i.e. (26%, 4% and 3%) of the total waste matrix respectively. Correlation at P < 0.5 two tailed  shows a positive correlation indicating that wastes generated were from a similar source, The results were presented in graphs. The ultimate results show that  over 100% of the wastes generated in the complex are recyclable and will increase the institution income and create employment opportunities if properly managed while in the same process enhance sustainable development.


Keywords: Waste, Generation, Recycle, Management and sustainable development


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