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The Journal of Environmental Education Research and Sustainable Development

 

Volume 2, Issue 3 (1) - 2024

 

Received 10 Mai 2024;

Received in revised form 08 August 2024; Accepted September 2024; Available online 09 September 2024

 

Published by EcoClean Environment Company

Impact of implementing pre-collection of waste in the urban community of Yaounde 3 / Cameroon: Importance of the circular economy

 

MVOGO OTTOU Patrice Brice

University of Douala, Faculty of Sciences, Laboratory of Biology and Physiology of Plant Organisms 

 

NDENGUE Jean De Matha

University of Yaounde 1, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Animal Biology and Physiology

 

KWEDI DOOH Isabelle Stéphanie

EcoClean Environment, for the protection of the environment and sustainable development;

 

BOBIYOMONA BANINA Rodrigue

Hydroconseil, consulting engineer: drinking water, environment, public services, ERA Cameroon, environmental lawyer

 

OWONO FOUDA Lazare Roland

Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon

 

ATANGANA KOUNA Joseph

Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, statistics

 

ATANGANA NGALARA Marie Louise Fleur

Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon

 

NGUEFACK HERVE

Yaounde III City Hall, Cameroon

 

EMBOLO ENYEGUE Elisée Libert

Center for Research in Health and on Priority Pathologies, IMPM / MINRESI.

 

* Corresponding author.

Email address : eliseeembolo@yahoo.fr

Ministry of Research and Innovation, Centre for Research on Health and Priority Diseases, Cameroon

 

 

 

Context: The municipality of Yaounde faces serious waste management issues, affecting approximately 500,000 inhabitants spread across some 100,000 households. Challenges include irregular collection, lack of adequate infrastructure, and the presence of illegal dumps polluting the environment.

 

Methods: The project, conducted by "EcoClean Environnement" from 2016 to 2020, aimed to evaluate the health, environmental, and economic impact of waste pre-collection in the Urban Community of Yaoundé III and to demonstrate the importance of the circular economy for sustainable resource management. It involved all households in the district, local businesses, and trained agents for pre-collection. Awareness campaigns and collection points were established, along with sorting and recycling centers to valorize waste.

 

Results: The project demonstrated a significant reduction (44.44%, p < 0.01) in uncollected waste and a 60% improvement (p < 0.01) in the cleanliness of green spaces and waterways. It also notably reduced (p < 0.05) diseases associated with poor waste management and the proliferation of disease vectors. The project created 200 jobs (p < 0.01) and stimulated the development of 10 new local businesses specializing in waste management.

 

Conclusion: The project transformed waste management in Yaoundé III, improving the quality of life, reducing environmental impacts, and stimulating local economic development, supported by robust statistical results.

 

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Deboutiere, P., & Georgeault, N. (2015). L'économie verte : défis et opportunités. Éditions de l'Université.

 

Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2017). Towards the Circular Economy.

 

European Commission. (2018). Circular Economy Action Plan.

 

Hassan, M., & Adam Abdou, A. (2018). L'économie circulaire en Afrique : une opportunité pour le développement durable. Journal of Sustainable Development, 15(2), 78-92.

 

Epoh M., & Moussinga I, 2004. Gestion Des Ordures Ménagères et Leur Impact Sur l’environnement: Cas de La Ville de Yaoundé. CODEV Cameroun.

 

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Publication Information

 

Publisher:

EcoClean Environment Company

Editor-in-Chief:

 

Prof. Adebayo Okoro Ifunya

 

Institution: Ecoclean Environment Compay, Nigeria

Position: Professor of Environmental Science

Expertise: Environmental education, sustainable development, climate change education

Profile: Prof. Adebayo is a renowned environmental scientist with extensive research experience in environmental education and sustainable development. He has published numerous articles in international journals and has been a key advocate for environmental education in Nigeria.

 

Editorial Board:

Editorial Board for the Journal of Environmental Education Research and Sustainable Development (JEERESD)

 

1. Dr. Chinwe  Oluwaseun

Institution: University of Lagos, Nigeria

Position: Associate Professor of Public Health

Expertise: Public health, environmental health, community engagement

Profile: Dr. Okoro specializes in public health and environmental health, with a focus on community engagement and health education. She has led several research projects aimed at improving public health outcomes in Nigeria.

 

2. Dr. Amina Nwachukwu

Institution: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Position: Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management

Expertise: Environmental management, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem ecology

Profile: Dr. Musa is an expert in environmental management and biodiversity conservation. Her research focuses on the ecological interactions within Nigerian forest ecosystems and the development of sustainable management practices.

 

3. Dr. Emeka  Musa

Institution: Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria

Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering

Expertise: Environmental engineering, sustainable technologies, eco-innovation

Profile: Dr. Nwachukwu is an environmental engineer with a strong background in sustainable technologies and eco-innovation. His research aims to develop and implement environmentally friendly technologies in Nigeria.

 

4. Dr. Bola Adeyemi

Institution: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Law

Expertise: Environmental law, policy, and governance

Profile: Dr. Adeyemi is an expert in environmental law and policy. Her research focuses on the legal frameworks and governance structures that support sustainable development and environmental justice in Nigeria.

 

5. Prof. Kofi Amoah

Institution: University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana

Position: Professor of Environmental Science

Expertise: Environmental education, climate change, sustainable development

Profile: Prof. Amoah is a leading environmental scientist in Ghana, with a strong focus on environmental education and sustainable development. He has contributed significantly to the development of environmental education programs in West Africa.

 

6. Dr. Fatima El-Sayed

Institution: University of Khartoum, Sudan

Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Studies

Expertise: Environmental studies, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem ecology

Profile: Dr. El-Sayed is an expert in environmental studies and biodiversity conservation. Her research focuses on the ecological dynamics of Sudanese ecosystems and the development of conservation strategies.

 

7. Dr. Mohamed Ali

Institution: University of Nairobi, Kenya

Position: Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management

Expertise: Environmental management, sustainable development, community engagement

Profile: Dr. Ali specializes in environmental management and sustainable development. His research focuses on community engagement and the development of sustainable management practices in Kenya.

 

8. Dr. Naledi Mokgokong

Institution: University of Pretoria, South Africa

Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Science

Expertise: Environmental science, climate change, sustainable development

Profile: Dr. Mokgokong is an environmental scientist with a focus on climate change and sustainable development. Her research aims to develop strategies for mitigating and adapting to climate change in South Africa.

9. Dr Habiba Ben Yahia

Institution: University of Tunis, Tunisia

Position: Associate Professor of Environmental Education

Expertise: Environmental education, sustainable development, community engagement

Profile: Dr. Ben Yahia is an expert in environmental education and sustainable development. Her research focuses on community engagement and the development of educational programs that promote sustainable development in Tunisia.

 

 

 

 

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