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[Free report]: Solid Waste Management |
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by Kevin Lopez | 29-12-2020 14:27
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In Peru, 75% of the inhabitants live in cities and every day, each Peruvian citizen generates more than half a kilo of garbage. This trend has been increasing since 10 years ago we produced 5,000 less tons of garbage per day nationwide. The problem, in addition to the excessive generation of garbage, lies in the fact that these wastes are not properly disposed of, generating dirty cities, streets, rivers, beaches and streams [1]. This reality is not indifferent to rural areas. Due to the remoteness of many populated centers, solid waste management is even more critical. Unlike cities, in the countryside, garbage collection trucks are rustic and only pass once a week collecting waste. On the other hand, the destination of this waste is usually the slopes of mountains, rivers or areas with poor technology for their proper management. Therefore, thanks to the initiative of the Peace Corps, in alliance with the National Service of Protected Natural Areas, in particular with the Cordillera de Colán National Sanctuary, we are working on improving solid waste management in the José Olaya Population Center. As part of the activities carried out, we visited a solid waste segregation plant located in the city of Bagua, half an hour from the José Olaya town center. This is the only plant of its kind in the entire Amazon region. During the visit, we were able to learn how the plant works to make compost using enzymes, beneficial fungi and yeasts. In addition, the destination of non-recyclable waste, which is compacted in large pits lined with geomembrane to reduce pollution. Unfortunately, we are still far from being able to raise awareness and reduce solid waste production. Globally, more than 2,100 million tons of waste are produced per year and only 16% of this garbage is recycled [2]. There are many alternatives to face the problem in Peru. However, many of them must be implemented in the long term, they must have the support of regulations that regulate at the national level and technological innovation, technical assistance and training are necessary at the decentralized level. Meanwhile, environmental education and public awareness is our best ally. References: [1] https://bit.ly/34RCwp5 [2] https://bbc.in/2KWSvep Photos: [1] Participants of the visit to the Bagua Solid Waste Plant [2] Explanation on the operation of the Solid Waste Plant |
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4 Comments
Greetings Kevin
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 13-02-2021 16:00
Hello Malika!
It's your SJ mentor.
I hope you doing well.
Thank you for explaining the solid waste disposal process.
There's a lot of trash out here, but their recycling rate is very low.
Even though it is expensive, I think we should burn waste and reclaim ashes in an eco-friendly way.
Above all, reducing the amount of trash is the top priority.
Korea is also struggling with a shortage of landfills, trying to find a solution.
Not only individual efforts but also firm level efforts seem important.
Happy New year!
Best regards,
SJ mentor.
Posted 04-01-2021 08:14
Hello Kevin,
this is your mentor WooJoo.
Warm greetings from South Korea.
Thank you for sharing such informative report regarding soild waste management.
In South Korea, the amount of waste produced is increasing every day too,
and especially this year we experienced one of the highest waste disposal rate due to use of disposal masks, and other sanitary products.
All illegal, improper disposals should be vanished,
and hopefully rural areas can have easier access to cleaner disposal system as much as the cities do.
I believe that conscient awarebess and effort can improve the situations.
Happy New Year! :)
Regards,
WoooJoo
Posted 31-12-2020 14:52
Hello Kevin ,
thanks for sharing about your report .
Great inition and effort .
Keep sahring
Warm regards ,
Shobha
Posted 30-12-2020 01:55