| Author | Phetmany Sanasisane |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.EV-02-05 |
| Subject(s) | Refuse and refuse disposal--Laos--Vientiane
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. EV-02-05 |
| Abstract | In the era of globalization, economic advancement of emerging economies has happened in an accelerating rate. Consequently, the processes of industrialization, urbanization have also been proceeding in an even faster pace. One of the most adverse impacts that come along with such a fast development is the problem of increasing rate of waste generated, especially in the urban areas of big, industrialized cities. Vientiane, the capital city of Lao PDR is not the exception. Even though the level of seriousness and severity of waste problem is still not the same as some other big cities in the region, but there is a growing concern among responsible parties on the increasing severity of waste problem in the city. Actually, waste collection capacity of the municipality of Vientiane is accounted for about 120-130 tons per day, that is, only haft of the total amount of 250 tons of waste generated everyday. The other haft of it remained uncollected and is handled by the residents, of course not in a very proper ways. Large portion of it is disposed directly This research study is looking for the ways to minimize the amount of waste by implementing the concept of 3 R's approach. The research aims further to create waste awareness among young people as a long-term, strategic measure to address the waste problem. For the purpose of the study, seven primary and secondary schools were selected for the implementation of the waste minimization pilot project. It is found that waste generated in primary and secondary schools accounts for about 8.47% of the total waste, and the potential income from selling of the recyclable items separated from the bulk of waste would be a considerable amount. On the other hand, the organic components of the remaining portion of waste can be used as raw material for producing natural fertilizer. There were also intangible, indirect positive impacts of the project, for example, improved schools' environment, changing behavior of pupils, and the expected positive effects on the families and communities. |
| Year | 2002 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology.|tResearch studies project report ; no. EV-02-05 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Environmental Engineering and Management (EV) |
| Chairperson(s) | Preeda Parkpian |
| Examination Committee(s) | Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh;Lee, Seung Hwan |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2002 |