Investigation of Environmental Pollution in Residential Areas From Littered Wastes

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Moradgholi Marziye; Masihi Najme; Zare Bidoki Maryam; Kazembeigi Farogh

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Journal: JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH Year:2023 | Volume:11 | Issue:3 Page(s): 189-193

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Investigation of Environmental Pollution in Residential Areas From Littered Wastes

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Moradgholi Marziye | Masihi Najme | Zare Bidoki Maryam | Kazembeigi Farogh | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

cleanup efficiency

Waste Management

Urban Pollution

Abstract

Background: The problem of waste littering in urban areas is a widespread issue in most cities and represents a significant challenge in waste management. Hence, this study aimed to assess the level of environmental pollution in urban areas in terms of litter density.Methods: The quantity of littered wastes (LWs) was examined across six residential areas, with observations and waste counting conducted over a two-month period on both working days and weekends. The LWs were categorized into four groups, and their on-site density was calculated.Results: The results indicated that the average waste density in the locations studied was 5.08 number/m2. The lowest recorded LW number was 19.49 number/100 m, while the highest was 30.49 number/100 m. The categories of plastic and tobacco wastes comprised 13.25% and 82.64% of the total LWs, respectively. On average, 0.71 number/100 m of paper were observed in the areas studied, accounting for 2.8% of the total LWs. The presence of suitable waste bins in the areas surveyed underscores the significant influence of individual behavior on urban pollution.Conclusion: Therefore, there is a pressing need to raise awareness among citizens regarding the consequences of littering and to implement more effective urban cleanup methods.

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