Module II: Waste Management, Recycling and Water Resource Management

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Module II: Waste Management, Recycling and Water Resource Management Group Members: Diannille Taylor-Williams Florencia Charles Bishen Daniel Deitra Wharton Charles Parris Cametha John Julian Francis (Monica)

Issues Poorly Managed land fill Uneducated landfill workers Little or no collaboration between various agencies High volume of waste Lack of public awareness No appreciation for historic site

Solutions Waste to energy projects Banning the use of Styrofoam Accommodation for the separation of waste The use of more natural and local food (less waste) Incentives for using less water Incentives to bring in recycliables Catchments, microtreatment plant at individual homes

Recommendations Sorting facilities, to sort waste (less waste in landfill) Policy on plumbing methods/ techniques Enforcement of existing legislation and amendments Policies that encourage change at the community level