Application of systems approach to achieving cleaner and sustainable environment: a study of waste dumping issue on Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria

Ufua, Daniel Ebakoleaneh and Salau, Odunayo Paul and Dada, J.A and Adeyeye, O.M. (2020) Application of systems approach to achieving cleaner and sustainable environment: a study of waste dumping issue on Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 17. pp. 2835-2844. ISSN 1735-1472

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Abstract

This research explores waste management activities and the strive to achieve a cleaner environment for man’s habitation. The work applies a case study approach, and the use of observation method was applied in the data collection along with a description of the case of waste dumping issue on Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. This study suggests the application of systems approach to enhance a participatory waste management practice that embraces the involvement and active consultation of the concerned stakeholders for effective and sustainable waste management practice. The research also highlights the need for further research to consider the application of other data collection tools such as interview and workshop to have a broader data needed to further explore the research area.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2021 10:02
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2021 10:02
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14485

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