Waste management is a current major challenge for all communities around the world. This study conducted in the Manzese Ward of Dar-es-Salaam city in Tanzania, aimed at identifying the individual and institutional factors associated with waste minimization among food vendors, determining the level of waste minimization among food vendors, and investigating the association between related factors (individual and institutional factors) and waste minimization among food vendors.
Quantitative data collection strategies were used. The study
collected data from 234 participants, selected using a multistage sampling
technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive and bivariate analyses, and a
multivariate ordinal logistic model was fitted.
The results show that most vendors are young (less than 35
years old), have basic education, and have a positive attitude toward waste minimization.
The most significant factors for waste minimization among the food vendors
working in Manzese Ward were education level (AOR= 35; 95% CI: 69-0.70; p=029),
monthly income (AOR= 49; 95% CI: 20-12; p=118), knowledge level (AOR= 36; 95%
CI; 15-85; p<0.003), and attitude (AOR=17; 95% CI: 69-42; p<0.001). These
factors are important for reducing waste and maintaining low waste production
by food vendors.
The levels of income, knowledge, and attitude of the vendors
were identified as being crucial factors in minimizing waste. While provision
of equipment for waste segregation, collection and removal, and the provision
of sanitary facilities were identified as being important institutional factors
contributing towards minimizing waste. These factors are relatively easier to
implement and enforce, especially for developing economies leading to effective
waste management.
Author (s) Details
David R. Mutekanga
School of Graduate Studies, Bugema University, Kampala, Uganda.
Geraldina Mwita
School of Graduate Studies, Bugema University, Kampala, Uganda.
Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/geserh/v3/3064
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