International Journal of Waste Resources

Centre for Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Biography

Chiudo has eight years of experience in environmental management consulting and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, and a Master’s of Science in Environmental Technology and Management from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Chiudo is Head of Projects at Rumines Limited, an environmental technology and management consulting company in Nigeria.

Publications

• Original Research Article   
  Polythene Waste Management – Challenges and Opportunities in Rivers State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Edene Osemhen Stanley*, Ehirim Chiudo, Anao Osemudiamen, Maduekwe Chinenyem and Obele Realman
  
  The aim of this study was to assess the challenges and opportunities of managing polythene waste products (“pure water” sachets) in Port Harcourt city, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study also investigated the current waste management practices in the area. The findings of the study showed that more than 70,000,000 (70 million) ‘pure water’ sachets are generated monthly in Port Harcourt and environs. Twenty-five percent (25%) of respondents to questionnaires reuse polythene packages after the primary contents have been consumed; 75% of respondents do not reuse polythene packages. Among those who do not reuse the packages, 38% dump the packages into streets, gutters, rivers and other areas. It is suggested that recycling of polythene wastes is encouraged in the study area. By means of campaigns and other suasive instruments, the State Government should increase awa.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2252-5211.20.10.377

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