A preliminary study on municipal solid waste and plastic waste flow analysis of Pa Kahtawng IDP camp, Mai Ja Yang, Kachinland | |
| Author | H Seng Naw Aung |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.MPA-22-08 |
| Subject(s) | Municipal solid waste incinerator residues--Myanmar--Kachinland Plastic scrap--Myanmar--Kachinland |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Marine Plastics Abatement |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study aims to make evidence, better understanding and analyze challenges facing waste management system in Pa Kahtawng IDP Camp in Mai Ja Yang, Kachinland. This study consists of identifying stakeholders with their power-interest, waste management situations and issues in addition to assessment the sources and pathways of municipal solid wastes and plastic wastes leakage to environment in Pa Kahtawng IDP Camp. The result shows that local government has the highest power and interest on effective plastic waste management system. Around 1200 lb/day of plastic waste generated in Pa Kahtawng IDP Camp. Lack of technical skills among personnel within local government, insufficient of containers, manpower and vehicle availability are the barrier of effective plastic waste management in Pa Kahtawng IDP Camp. |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 | Marine Plastic Abatement (MPA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Guerrero Cruz, Simon |
| Examination Committee(s) | Ekbordin Winijkul;Tatchai Pussayanavin |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Japan |
| Degree | Research studies project report (M.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2022 |