A5083603157- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Mining and Resource Management
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Neonatal skin health care
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Sustainability in Higher Education
- Hydrogen Storage and Materials
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Water Governance and Infrastructure
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
University of the Western Cape
2021-2025
Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
2024
Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux
2024
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
2024
Université de Bordeaux
2024
Massey University
2023
University of Cape Town
2017-2022
The environmental impacts of disposable diapers in comparison to reusable have been a matter interest within the life cycle assessment (LCA) community for many years. However, majority LCAs conducted developed countries with well-developed waste management infrastructure. This study takes critical view application LCA evaluate rural areas. In area, were openly dumped (43.8%), sent unsanitary landfills (26.1%) or burned (18.6%). production phase contributed most impact categories, excluding...
The Basel Plastic Waste Amendments reflect growing global concern about the illegal plastic waste trade as colonialism. Comprehensive analyses of material sources, pathways, and fates are needed for effective policy. Plastics flows from Palmerston North, New Zealand to Malaysia highlight potential gaps in policies. authors recommend strengthening Zealand's national policy framework Convention's by basing responses on critical transboundary flow analyses, establishing harmonized definitions...
Abstract We question whether the rapid growth in research on impacts of environmental plastics over last decade has substantially improved our understanding these impacts. By mid-1990s, major and economic were sufficiently well known to conclude that they posed a significant threat. Accordingly, focus Third International Marine Debris Conference shifted from researching devising solutions. should re-embrace this message, study how best change inappropriate human behaviours lie at heart...
Single-use disposable diapers have a major impact on climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, especially those that are unlined, and particularly when such not well-managed dumped in water courses open spaces or burnt. The aim of this study was explore the current usage disposal practices diaper users Samora Machel, township Cape Town, South Africa. findings were be used inform design implementation pilot collection model follow. This urban/peri-urban area comprises...
Abstract Purpose Globally, there is an increased demand for education on life cycle assessment (LCA). In response, has been increase in course availability, but also a lack of clarity the comprehensiveness these offerings and resulting student competencies. Methods A global survey was conducted to obtain empirical evidence teaching LCA. The explored availability LCA courses globally depth teaching, including expected core competencies related learning workloads. purposive sampling strategy...
Waste pickers are widely acknowledged as an integral part of the formal and informal economy, diverting waste into secondary resource economy through urban mining. Urban mining in itself is considered to be a source livelihoods. We investigated livelihoods e-waste 110 surveys Cape Town, South Africa. often indicated that they were engaged sector not by choice but necessity, expressing earning money only enjoyable aspect their job. The results from study substantiate it unlikely could survive...
The increasing global concern surrounding plastic marine pollution has placed a spotlight on the key items identified as major contributors. subsequent public outcry forced value-chain actors – such brand owners, retailers and restaurateurs to be seen responding issue. However, are their responses motivated by true desire for environmentalism or engaging in greenwashing? In this case study straws, owners interviewed driven meet consumer expectations. This led substitution of straws with...
The transition towards a circular economy is becoming priority in many countries globally. However, the bioeconomy has received relatively less attention. In South Africa, valorisation of organic waste area as demonstrated by national goals to divert from landfill. To support growth value chain it important gain an understanding different actors and their activities. Through series semi-structured interviews across industry, this paper unpacks including roles interlinkages amongst them....
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An estimated 15,000–40,000 tons of plastic waste leaks into the oceans from South Africa annually. This has put management products in spotlight. In Africa, life cycle (LCM) is not a term that commonly used however some companies have adopted LCM tools and concepts including cleaner production, sustainable procurement design for recycling. Interviews with key value chain actors were conducted 2017 2018–2019, on influence leakage product management. 2017, largely did view themselves as...