Progressive Formalisation of Household Solid Waste Source-Segregation in Khulna City, Bangladesh
A Transition towards Inclusive Circular Economy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13111990 |
|---|---|
| Authors | SWARNA BINTAY KADIR (0000-0001-6248-9997, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, corresponding author), Sanjida Islam (Khulna University of Engineering and Technology), S M Rokibuzzaman (Khulna University of Engineering and Technology), Suman Dhun Srestha (Banco de la República Colombia), Reena Bajracharya (Banco de la República Colombia) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 2-2 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Worldwide Waste (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2399-7117 • E-ISSN: 2399-7117 |
| Publisher | Ubiquity Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3197/whpww.63857928646674 |
| OpenAlex | W4402985074 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
Integrating circular economy into solid waste management is challenging for the local government authorities in Bangladesh, though its necessity is well recognised. The absence of household waste segregation in overcrowded urban areas is an obstacle for achieving the Sustainable Development Goal of reduced waste generation by 2030. This research in Khulna city found that recyclable and reusable products are separated informally by grassroots people in seven stages, instead of a source. Relevant stakeholders and grassroots people working at different level of solid waste governance were interviewed to find out the current status. The thematic analysis reveals that policy gaps, limited budgets, inadequate facilities, social constraints, behavioural inertia, non-engagement of private organisations and insufficient community participation are significant challenges to circular economy transition. Stakeholders have proposed a series of actions, beginning with proper policy formulation, followed by facility provision, awareness building and enforcement in the event of excessive public ignorance
Business · Household waste · Municipal solid waste · Waste management · Engineering · Environmental Science · Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability · Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management · Municipal Solid Waste Management
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |