Solid waste management and its impact on quality of life: Case study of the Torone Velho neighborhood, Quelimane, Mozambique during the period of 2018 to 2021
Palavras-chave:
Waste management, Solid waste, Quality of life.Resumo
The theme addressed is solid waste management and its impact on the quality of life of the population in Torrone Velho neighborhood, in the municipality of Quelimane city, during the period from 2018 to 2021. The study was conducted with the aim of analyzing the situation of solid waste management in the neighborhood and its impact on the quality of life of the population, through inter-views, questionnaires, and observations. The results indicated the lack of adequate infrastructure for solid waste management, resulting in the accumulation of garbage in streets and public areas, com-promising public health and the environment. Additionally, the lack of environmental education and awareness on the part of the population was also identified as one of the main factors contributing to the problem. As a conclusion, it is necessary to implement public policies aimed at improving sol-id waste management and promoting environmental education among the population, in order to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. The study methodology used in this research was a qualitative approach, based on semi-structured interviews and field observations. The research was carried out in Torrone Velho neighborhood, located in the municipality of Quelimane city. To de-fine the sample size, Yamane's formula (1970). The calculation resulted in a minimum sample of 98 individuals. However, to increase the precision of the results, it was decided to increase the sample to 100 individuals.
