Current environment for development of source separated waste management system in Saint Petersburg, Russia, 2016
Selezneva, Anastasiia (2016)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2016120530215
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2016120530215
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The focus of the work is the estimation of possibility to implement source separated municipal solid waste management in Saint Petersburg. Hence the overall Russian waste management system in operation is examined. The assessment was based on various sources of information.
At first, current legislative framework is studied on the basis of Russian National and Saint Petersburg regulations. Then, official researches of Saint Petersburg authorities regarding municipal solid waste management highlights the waste management infrastructure of the city. At last, websites of public organizations operating in source separated waste management promotion is critically examined to find out the level of community involvement.
Moreover, personal interviews were hold with main stakeholders in the field of local waste market in Saint Petersburg. In addition, public opinion poll was launched to estimate the social environmental consciousness of citizens.
Consequently, main challenges to source separation waste management is highlighted based on gathered information and opinions. The most suitable way towards source separated waste management is offered for Saint Petersburg conditions.
At first, current legislative framework is studied on the basis of Russian National and Saint Petersburg regulations. Then, official researches of Saint Petersburg authorities regarding municipal solid waste management highlights the waste management infrastructure of the city. At last, websites of public organizations operating in source separated waste management promotion is critically examined to find out the level of community involvement.
Moreover, personal interviews were hold with main stakeholders in the field of local waste market in Saint Petersburg. In addition, public opinion poll was launched to estimate the social environmental consciousness of citizens.
Consequently, main challenges to source separation waste management is highlighted based on gathered information and opinions. The most suitable way towards source separated waste management is offered for Saint Petersburg conditions.