Solid Waste Management Programme

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A Guide to the Integration of Solid Waste Management into the Curriculum
Module 2: Government Involvement in Solid Waste Management

Table of Contents

  » Introduction
  » Curriculum Guide
  » Module 1
  » Module 2
  » Module 3
  » Module 4
  » Module 5

Since 1993, waste reduction and recycling were identified as integral components of the Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme for Barbados . The source reduction programme recommended by consultants in 1995 estimates that there is the potential to reduce the amount of waste being generated in Barbados by 3% per year. Nevertheless, to date waste reduction efforts in Barbados have had only a small impact on the island's solid waste stream.

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive solid waste management programme in Barbados , the Government of Barbados entered into an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to undertake an Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme (ISWMP ). This programme, which is a major component of the general policy of the Health Sector Development Plan 1993-2000, encompasses the whole island of Barbados , and provides for the preparation of a long-term (20 year) vision of managing solid waste in Barbados . This programme commenced in 1993 with a feasibility study.

This module seeks to provide information on the non-physical components of solid waste management.

You can download the following sections:

» Teacher Notes

» Lesson 2.1 - The Sanitation Workers

» Lesson 2.2 - Mock Trial: Roadside Dumpers

» Lesson 2.3 - Disposal and Recycling Costs

» Lesson 2.4 - he Cost of the Toss

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