How Change behaviour in respect to green recycling issues affects Universities

Impact of Waste and Recycling Issues on Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability Behaviour of Universities in the United Kingdom : Towards the Achievement of Zero Waste

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Municipal waste , as an issue , is escalating because of its direct association with economic growth (Sjostrom Ostblom 2010 . An implication of economic growth experienced in different countries is the generation of more waste . The sheer volume of waste generated requires effective management to prevent serious and long-term effects on people and the environment . According to a report of OECD (2010 ) on

municipal waste generation in different countries , Great Britain is a significant contributor to municipal waste by reaching almost 600 kilograms of waste per capita . Although , there are countries , such as the United States with higher waste generation per capita , the accumulation of municipal waste in Great Britain requires effective waste management in support of the goal of environmental sustainability

Figure 1 : Global Municipal Waste Generation

Source (OECD Factbook 2010

Institutions of higher learning are at the forefront of efforts towards environmental sustainability . These institutions are significant contributors to municipal waste . As contributors , universities have the obligation and responsibility to manage municipal waste . Universities are also in a position to actively organize and participate in green activities . These institutions hold a position of influence when it comes to goal setting , policies , plans , and practices in support of environmental sustainability . It is only rational that universities comprise a locale or context of studies on environmental management and sustainability

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