Rissa Niyobuhungiro
Biographic Data
| ID | 7932902 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rissa Niyobuhungiro |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Niyobuhungiro |
| SIGNATURE | NIYOBUHUNGIRO R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of the Western Cape |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2512-7246 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Informal repairers and refurbishers of electrical and electronic products in the South African township economy
This exploratory study investigates the largely unexamined role of 832 informal repairers and refurbishers of electrical and electronic products within 11 cities and towns in South Africa’s e-waste value chain. Positioned within the circular economy framework, which emphasizes reuse, recovery, and recycling, repairing and refurbishment, this research explored the role and activities of these informal workers, as part of the township economy. The …
Exploring on- and off-site waste management practices of informal dwellers in South Africa
Household waste is a major contributor to environmental pollution and health issues. This article explores waste management practices at the household level in low-income informal housing areas in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. The data collection consisted of a waste baseline assessment of household waste management and mapping and analysing illegal dumping spots in the immediate vicinity of the informal areas. Data…
Informal Tyre Dealers in South Africa: An Assessment of Their Contributions to a Circular Economy
Faced with extraordinarily high unemployment, the long-term unemployed in South Africa increasingly have been securing livelihoods outside of standard waged work. Many are establishing unregistered, micro-enterprises that provide low-cost goods and services to low-income households. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study of unregistered (informal) second-hand tyre dealers in three South African cities to better assess their role …
A Disposable Diaper Collection Project in Langa, Cape Town, South Africa: A Pilot Study
In developing countries, there is currently no established waste management plan that includes resource recovery from used disposable diapers (DDs) apart from incineration and landfilling. In low-income areas with limited storage space, the complex composition and odour of used DDs make it impossible to manage properly if not supported by effective waste management systems. In the absence of effective waste management, DDs are dumped in open spac…
A global literature review of the drivers of indiscriminate dumping of waste: Guiding future research in South Africa
Indiscriminate dumping of waste is a global problem. It affects diverse regions across both developing and developed countries. With a view to understanding indiscriminate dumping in the South African context, the authors decided to undertake a synthesis literature review, as they wanted to determine the global scope of the research conducted on the drivers of indiscriminate dumping. The review showed that the drivers of indiscriminate dumping fe…
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A global literature review of the drivers of indiscriminate dumping of waste: Guiding future research in South Africa
Indiscriminate dumping of waste is a global problem. It affects diverse regions across both developing and developed countries. With a view to understanding indiscriminate dumping in the South African context, the authors decided to undertake a synthesis literature review, as they wanted to determine the global scope of the research conducted on the drivers of indiscriminate dumping. The review showed that the drivers of indiscriminate dumping fe…
Informal Tyre Dealers in South Africa: An Assessment of Their Contributions to a Circular Economy
Faced with extraordinarily high unemployment, the long-term unemployed in South Africa increasingly have been securing livelihoods outside of standard waged work. Many are establishing unregistered, micro-enterprises that provide low-cost goods and services to low-income households. This paper presents the results of an exploratory study of unregistered (informal) second-hand tyre dealers in three South African cities to better assess their role …
A Disposable Diaper Collection Project in Langa, Cape Town, South Africa: A Pilot Study
In developing countries, there is currently no established waste management plan that includes resource recovery from used disposable diapers (DDs) apart from incineration and landfilling. In low-income areas with limited storage space, the complex composition and odour of used DDs make it impossible to manage properly if not supported by effective waste management systems. In the absence of effective waste management, DDs are dumped in open spac…
Exploring on- and off-site waste management practices of informal dwellers in South Africa
Household waste is a major contributor to environmental pollution and health issues. This article explores waste management practices at the household level in low-income informal housing areas in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa. The data collection consisted of a waste baseline assessment of household waste management and mapping and analysing illegal dumping spots in the immediate vicinity of the informal areas. Data…
Informal repairers and refurbishers of electrical and electronic products in the South African township economy
This exploratory study investigates the largely unexamined role of 832 informal repairers and refurbishers of electrical and electronic products within 11 cities and towns in South Africa’s e-waste value chain. Positioned within the circular economy framework, which emphasizes reuse, recovery, and recycling, repairing and refurbishment, this research explored the role and activities of these informal workers, as part of the township economy. The …
Business (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Informal sector (3 works) · Environmental planning (2 works) · Municipal Solid Waste Management (2 works) · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques (2 works) · Agriculture (1 works) · Archaeology (1 works)