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EFFLUENT AND WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. |
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by Yvonne Wabai | 07-02-2017 15:09
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Hello, fellow eco-warriors! Waste management is a critical issue in Kenya. Although most of the littering has stopped, there's still the issue of waste collection and disposal. For example, in some areas, waste collection trucks fail to stick to schedule and most do not even show up at all. As a result, many have taken it upon themselves to create dumpsites wherever there is an open space in proximity. Additionally, there aren't really laws that dictate how companies should deal with their waste and even where there are laws, most companies treat them as suggestions because there's hardly any consequences for illegal waste dumping. Companies therefore prefer to cut corners when it comes to waste management as it saves them money. This situation is the reason why I was excited to monitor the proceedings of the Effluent and Waste Management Conference that is currently ongoing in Nairobi. The conference is taking place in Crown Plaza, registered attendees only today and tomorrow. I will not be able to attend the conference because I've just found out about it and I'm not currently in Nairobi but I have logged onto the website 10times where I will be able to follow the progress of the conference and also interact with the attendees. In attendance are several representatives from several companies, NGOs and environmental initiatives/campaigns around the country. I look forward to informing you all on the proceedings of the conference. I believe that this conference is a good start at solving our waste management problem.
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Well informed and educated public is essential to target common problems. That can also be targeted by a number of continuous efforts by few dedicated people! Thanks for sharing
Posted 17-02-2017 02:55
Lets hope for positive and better acheivemants of waste management by this conference.
Posted 11-02-2017 12:41
I hope this conference brings out the issue wisely. it has been a major problem in developing countries.
Posted 09-02-2017 18:11
A big problem especially in the major cities.
Posted 09-02-2017 02:05
indeed this problem is alarmig
Posted 08-02-2017 11:59
Bangladesh is also facing the same situation. Maybe more. If you fin any revolutionary solution through the conference please let me know. I'll try to reveal it to our countrymen
Posted 08-02-2017 03:31
Indeed waste management is a serious problem..I wish we could conduct such programme in Nepal at the national level too...
I hope the result of the conference will be posted too...
Posted 07-02-2017 23:59
I hope this conference brings out the issue wisely and decides/implements the measures to control/improve the situation.Thanks for posting.
Posted 07-02-2017 19:47
Waste management has been a perennial problem developing countries like ours. I sincerely hope the conference will bring about lasting change in the behavior of the waste management authorities.
Posted 07-02-2017 17:23