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Human Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Plastic Waste: A Review and Spatial Mapping in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda /

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Human Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Plastic Waste: A Review and Spatial Mapping in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda // Elijah Mensah.
Author:	Mensah, Elijah,
Description:	1 electronic resource (72 pages)
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 86-03.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International86-03.
Subject:	Urban planning. -
Online resource:	https://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=31490141
ISBN:	9798384431428

Human Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Plastic Waste: A Review and Spatial Mapping in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda /
Mensah, Elijah,

Human Health and Environmental Hazards Associated with Plastic Waste: A Review and Spatial Mapping in Informal Settlements of Kampala, Uganda /Elijah Mensah. - 1 electronic resource (72 pages)

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 86-03.

Rapid urbanization, population growth, and changing consumption patterns have led to a significant increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation worldwide, with plastic waste (PW) comprising a substantial portion. This thesis investigates the human health and environmental hazards associated with MSW and PW in the informal settlements of Kampala, Uganda, using Acholi Quarters, Kifumbira, and Ggaba as case studies. The research employed a multi-method approach, including a systematic literature review, Google Street View (GSV) imagery analysis, and ArcGIS spatial mapping. The literature review revealed that MSW and PW pollution is linked to increased risks of urban flooding, vector-borne diseases, soil and water contamination, and air pollution from open burning in informal settlements. It also highlights the lack of effective policies and enforcement mechanisms to address waste management challenges. The GSV analysis assessed the presence of MSW and PW in the case study settlements to provide insights into the geographical locations of pollution accumulation. The ArcGIS spatial analysis mapped the clustering of MSW and PW to identify areas where the problem is chronic and requires immediate attention.The results indicated distinct patterns and clusters of pollution distribution, with higher concentrations observed within a 0.5-mile radius from the settlement centroids in two of the three settlements. The Local Moran's I analysis identified statistically significant clusters of high and low waste presence, as well as outliers to suggest the influence of local factors. The thesis concludes by proposing recommendations to support effective MSW and PW management in the informal settlements of Uganda and other developing countries.

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