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There was poor awareness about medical waste risks and safe handling procedures among hospital administrators, and most hospitals did not differentiate between domestic and medical waste disposal. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 7,615 |
The political discussion about future sanitation systems seems to lack input of those working on further development. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 1,999 | 7,622 |
There are very few companies or societies who buy a very little amount of tea waste that does not have any significant impact on the tea waste management as a whole. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,016 | 7,865 |
Lastly, there is a lack of comprehensive and uniform guidelines towards tea waste management in this area. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,016 | 7,866 |
Countries studied lack WEEE specific national policies and stringent policy instruments to enforce proper collection and recycling systems. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,020 | 7,898 |
Despite the start-ups in emerging recycling operations, a major gap is that informal e-waste actors dominate the e-waste chain from collection to material extraction and refurbish activities through rudimentary tools that cannot detect toxic elements. | Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study | 2,020 | 7,899 |
Few studies have looked at the ;macro system' of the biomedical waste management in India. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,009 | 7,962 |
In Iran, little information is available regarding generation, composition, handling and disposal of hospital waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,015 | 8,020 |
Many smaller cities in developing countries are only beginning to plan for appropriate solid waste management systems. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,007 | 8,201 |
Informal sector scavengers or waste pickers have been unrecognized stakeholders on the fringes of the urban waste landscape since the nineteenth century. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,006 | 8,257 |
At the core of the problems of solid waste management are the absence of adequate policies, enabling legislation, and an environmentally stimulated and enlightened public. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,008 | 8,284 |
While the EPR regulation forced the producers to take action on a few relatively inexpensive aspects of the Rules, the collection and recycling system has not been made convenient for the consumers to deposit e‐waste in formal collection and recycling centers. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,017 | 8,296 |
Various methods like land filling, incineration and composting have been used for waste management, but none of them fully satisfy the growing need of waste management in major cities. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,012 | 8,464 |
About 50% of the hospitals had been equipped with an incinerator, but all but one (10%) of them had been phased out due to operation and maintenance problems, air pollution, etc. Almost all of the hospitals have a waste management officer, but there is not an effective training programme for the staff. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,009 | 8,624 |
Drivers and barriers to the method, and a literature review are provided: BIM approaches to enable WM practices have been analyzed from the designer and constructor’s point of view, but few studies investigated the role of the Client, in particular the Public Client. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,020 | 8,920 |
Regarding biomedical waste disposal technique in the hospital, only 29.9% to 79.8% are aware; this shows that there is lack of strict protocol in the BMW management. | Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence | 2,018 | 9,247 |
However, despite the numerous studies on construction waste management, recovery of construction waste through Industrial Symbiosis and the adoption of other inter-firm practices, comprised within Industrial Ecology field of study, have not been fully explored. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,017 | 9,262 |
As a result of that, the problem of municipal solid waste management is not yet felt in the rural areas of Nagaland. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,010 | 9,462 |
For community studies, at least for some processes, there was limited evidence of a causal relationship and a few studies were selected for a quantitative evaluation. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,009 | 9,673 |
In particular, for populations living within two kilometres of landfills there was limited evidence of congenital anomalies and low birth weight with excess risk of 2 percent and 6 percent, respectively. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,009 | 9,674 |
Despite the adoption of anti-plastic bag policies in several African countries, there has been limited investigation regarding their effectiveness. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,020 | 9,813 |
However, there is still a problem with the implementation of selective collection of textile waste followed by sorting, which would prepare the waste for organic recycling. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,022 | 9,882 |
Although a number of research proposals and business products to manage e-waste exist in the literature, they lack in many aspects such as incomplete coverage of product’s life cycle, access control, payment channels (in few cases), incentive mechanisms, scalability issues, and missing experimental validation. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,021 | 9,936 |
Issues related to waste management in the context of Indian Cities still requires a path finder as most of the SWM planners and Executers are still in the dark which part of the SWM rule 2002 needs to be addressed in the primary stage. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,016 | 9,990 |
We argue that this policy arena has been characterised by modes of vertical integration, which have failed to promote the horizontal integration required to move beyond the limits of anachronistic institutional structures and have failed to achieve the paradigm shift needed to make meaningful progress towards sustainability. | Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas | 2,008 | 9,999 |
These inadequacies are of concern to the industry and government regulatory agencies, but they have not yet seriously impeded orderly potash waste disposal. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 1,990 | 10,046 |
Traditionally waste products have only been returned to the mining void in limited quantities and surface disposal technologies have been paramount. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,003 | 10,163 |
Why are many cities in developing countries not able to use their increasing wealth and scale for basic SWM services such as city cleaning, collection, and sustainable landfilling? | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,019 | 10,225 |
There is no initiative for present MWM system by government or INGOs, and no concrete regulation has been established yet. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,012 | 10,284 |
Few researchers and INGOs have done little. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,012 | 10,285 |
Technologies such as directional drilling, slim-hole drilling, coil-tubing drilling and pneumatic drilling are few of the drilling practices that generates less amount of drilling waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,017 | 10,398 |
Findings Bulk consumers have sustainability policies and/or strategies but many of these firms have not linked their e-waste management with their sustainability strategies practices. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,018 | 10,445 |
Nevertheless, as is the case in some other countries, E-waste management has not received sufficient attention. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 10,493 |
At present, in Iran, there is no available and accurate information that describes the characteristics and generation rate of E-waste or the actual practice of management and handling of the waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 10,495 |
Currently, despite the fact that primary legislation for E-waste management (as part of general waste legislation) exists in Iran, this primary legislation has not yet been implemented. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 10,499 |
An often overlooked issue in the discussion of sustainable development is that of municipal solid waste management. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,012 | 10,520 |
The number of studies conducted on Turkey’s zero waste management strategies referring to the circular economy is quite limited. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,021 | 10,720 |
The workgroup is still monitoring the obtained results in order to check for the achievement of foreseen targets, to plan further improvements and to replicate this experience in other Brazilian areas. | Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence | 2,012 | 10,739 |
Ghana, a developing country, has little information on the healthcare waste generate, how it is handle, and its disposal. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,013 | 10,743 |
This is due to several factors such as economic conditions, education, and social attitudes of the society itself. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,018 | 10,761 |
Issues concerning planning for a cost-effective diversion program and prolongation of the existing landfill are addressed. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,005 | 11,193 |
Part of the German controversy on nuclear waste is related to the question whether the energy suppliers are allowed to externalize a certain amount of costs in the field of disposal. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,009 | 11,317 |
In this context, the 'formal' research repository Asse, where a remarkable amount of waste has been buried, is financed by public money and in the Gorleben case, it is controversial whether, in reaction to the concerns about suitability, a comparative site selection process as proposed by the AkEnd can be financed by the suppliers or should be paid by public money. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,009 | 11,319 |
In recent years a significant increase in municipal solid waste (MSW) amount has been noted in Poland, and yet there is no fully efficient system for its treatment. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,003 | 11,363 |
In Nigeria, practical information on this aspect is inadequate and research on the public health implications of poor management of medical wastes is few and limited in scope. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,013 | 11,400 |
Recycling is often seen as a solution, but questions remain regarding the size of the debris stream, market availability for recycled waste materials, the environmental impacts from management methods, and how to encourage recycling. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,012 | 11,521 |
Nevertheless, Botswana lacks a system covering all the critical steps from importation to final disposal or processing of hazardous and toxic waste owing to limited follow-up of the sources and types of hazardous and toxic waste, lack of modern and specialised treatment/disposal facilities, technical know-how, technically skilled manpower, funds and capabilities of local institutions to take lead in waste management. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,014 | 11,659 |
Natural science and technology have progressed beyond the monitoring and modelling requirements of current regulations. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,009 | 11,767 |
Thanks to Ian Williams for comments on the editorial, errors and omissions remain our responsibility. | Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas | 2,009 | 11,771 |
In Morocco, as in many developing countries, little information is available regarding generation handling, and disposal of medical waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,013 | 11,844 |
Maiduguri, like many other cities in Nigeria, rarely has
available information on solid waste, due to principally
financial constraint and people’s attitude towards waste
management. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,003 | 12,062 |
Despite so many advantages, this method is not employed in Poland. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,022 | 12,078 |
In present scenario Municipal Corporations in India doesn't get real time information about the dustbins. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,019 | 12,106 |
Although many studies examine the difficulties of food waste management, only a limited number of studies examine the stages of food waste inside food supply chains. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,021 | 12,292 |
It shows that while the municipality considers itself to be working actively through public–private partnerships to handle the complex issue of waste management in the informal areas, people in these informal settlements, despite paying a regular fee for waste removal, continue to experience lixo as a serious problem and see its persistent presence as a symbol of spatial and social inequalities and injustice. | Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas | 2,018 | 12,435 |
However, SWM remains a critical concern and a major challenge in Nairobi and Mombasa as a result of weak institutional structures and capacity, weak enforcement of regulatory frameworks, and the control of the sector by criminal cartels. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,017 | 12,465 |
Abstract Currently, there has been limited use of genetic engineering for waste treatment. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 1,990 | 12,503 |
This is due to the lack of education and awareness amongst the public on waste management, the lack of technical knowledge and the absence of applying 3R principles. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,019 | 12,525 |
These soils are still very fertile 500 years after this civilisation had disappeared. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,010 | 12,533 |
In spite of the numerous clean-up and anti-litter campaigns that have been initiated by different individuals and organizations coupled with the tremendous effort that has been put in making the public aware of the disadvantages associated with littering, endemic and insistent filth engulfs Zimbabwe as people continue to litter. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,013 | 12,544 |
In the early years of the industry, little attention was usually given to suitable management of drilling wastes. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,002 | 12,612 |
Although there has been a steady increase in the number of studies on consumer behaviour in relation to sustainable development, there is limited focus on the product disposal phase. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,020 | 12,709 |
Majority of the sweepers were unaware of waste management and need of safety measures to protect their own health. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,010 | 12,764 |
Despite these efforts, 60% of waste generated is mismanaged and normally disposed in illegal places along roadsides, sewage canals, and reserved open spaces. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,019 | 12,771 |
In Italy the use of recycling is registering a growing trend but the recourse to landfill is still too high with respect to European Commission targets. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,012 | 12,796 |
Few seals appear to be designed with disarmament and waste management applications in mind. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,001 | 12,851 |
The number of studies related to this topic is limited, despite the apparent benefit of algae that can assimilate part of the inorganic waste in RAS. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,020 | 12,950 |
In addition, the results of the study show no significant impact on sustainability practices in the studied restaurants for the declared “Green” cities of Providence (U.S.) and Nancy (France) versus the city of Springfield (U.S.). | Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas | 2,020 | 13,011 |
On the other hand, recycling has been criticized because of its environmental impacts. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,006 | 13,079 |
The entire understanding of textile waste management is incomplete. | Indicating missing, weak, or contradictory evidence | 2,023 | 13,135 |
Most of the hospitals do not have effective disposal system leading to complex problem of hygiene and sanitation in hospitals. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,012 | 13,178 |
Incineration is one of the oldest methods for treatment of medical wastes, but their usage have faced wide objections due to emission of hazardous gases such as CO2 and CO as well as Carcinogenic gases such as Dioxins and Furans which are generated as a result of incomplete combustion of compositions like PVCs. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,013 | 13,331 |
Discussion: Totally, due to inappropriate operation of incinerators and lack of air pollution control devices, the use of incinerators doesn't seem rational anymore. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,013 | 13,341 |
Yet, despite the inefficiency of autoclaves in treatment of bulky wastes such as Anatomical wastes, their usage seems logic considering the very low amounts of such wastes. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,013 | 13,342 |
And how can they be addressed in a positive manner so that material development is not seen as the only trade-off, and the reaction to environmental concerns of First Worlders are not shunted aside with Indira Ghandi's Stockholm Environment Conference statement that poverty is also pollution? | Synthesising sources: contrasting evidence or ideas | 1,979 | 13,448 |
Knowledge about appropriate technology for solid waste management in low-income countries is usually poor. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,014 | 13,679 |
This leads to unsuccessful projects, whose causes and effects on the population and the environment are seldom discussed in the scientific literature. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,014 | 13,681 |
Some of these issues are the unavailability of web portals for citizens, no real-time monitoring of bins, collection vehicles and illegal dumping. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,022 | 13,780 |
Yet, the transition to industrial treatment and recycling is slow. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,010 | 13,897 |
Electronic waste (e-waste) management is not new in Malaysia. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 13,908 |
In spite of the efforts of public and private agencies, heaps of wastes are still seen in Nigerian major cities. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,007 | 13,948 |
Waste management technologies and policies have not kept pace with the increase in waste production. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,011 | 13,963 |
The medical establishments in the rural area and smaller ones in the urban area dispose off their bio-medical waste along with municipal solid waste and no waste management system exists. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,004 | 14,124 |
Health care workers in our country are still not fully aware about proper BMW handling and disposal, despite increasing global awareness on it. | Identifying a knowledge gap in the field of study | 2,016 | 14,129 |
The general picture is that significant quantities of waste are generated in the institutional sector, but there are no sound practices for managing the waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,006 | 14,151 |
Source reduction and the waste management hierarchy have become the subject of considerable controversy. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 1,988 | 14,192 |
Despite being vaccine preventable, the global burden of dog rabies remains significant, and historically it is the rural and marginalized communities in developing countries of Africa and Asia that are most threatened by the disease. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,021 | 14,284 |
However, this effective planning tool has not been used in most African countries, particularly Nigeria, for managing waste disposal. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,013 | 14,337 |
Despite ongoing research efforts to minimize construction waste via the Building Information Modeling (BIM)-aided design, there is a paucity of research on integrating BIM in demolition waste management (DWM). | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,021 | 14,440 |
Effective coordination among these actors is also absent and regulation of the private companies by the city council is only beginning to emerge. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,014 | 14,471 |
There are only a few well-established treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF), which precludes effective enforcement of regulations for HW generated from the industrial or nonindustrial sector. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,007 | 14,537 |
The residents seem dissatisfied with the status of waste management and collection service if they are aware of the problems. | Identifying a controversy within the field of study | 2,018 | 14,655 |
Few main hospitals have their own incinerator but still either they are not working efficiency or insufficient to handle waste. | Noting the lack of or paucity of previous research | 2,017 | 14,685 |