From Waste to Resource: Solid Waste Management in the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, Costa Rica
(2022) EKHS35 20221Department of Economic History
- Abstract
- Solid waste management has become a large challenge worldwide as the generation of waste continues to increase. Deficient linear solid waste management practices have significant impacts on the environment, health and economy and there is a need for more sustainable systems and processes. Especially developing countries experience limitations on solid waste management. This study explores the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, two rapidly developed tourist localities in Costa Rica, on solid waste management. A comparative analysis is conducted between the two districts and the main aim is to create a better understanding of the SWM in the districts by identifying the largest challenges, impacts of tourism and the aspects of the... (More)
- Solid waste management has become a large challenge worldwide as the generation of waste continues to increase. Deficient linear solid waste management practices have significant impacts on the environment, health and economy and there is a need for more sustainable systems and processes. Especially developing countries experience limitations on solid waste management. This study explores the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, two rapidly developed tourist localities in Costa Rica, on solid waste management. A comparative analysis is conducted between the two districts and the main aim is to create a better understanding of the SWM in the districts by identifying the largest challenges, impacts of tourism and the aspects of the Integrated Sustainable Waste Management framework. A qualitative case study approach is conducted with interviews with different key actors on the topic. The findings of the study suggest that the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo have similar socio-demographic qualities and the districts experience several challenges that hinder
with the current SWM processes, especially with existing regulations, level of education and financial matters. The study further highlights the need for more recycling within communities and tourism establishments and the need for additional resources on solid waste management. (Less)
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- author
- Särmäkari, Jeni Jasmin LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- EKHS35 20221
- year
- 2022
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Solid waste management, Costa Rica, tourism, recycling, Integrated Sustainable Waste Management
- language
- English
- id
- 9090106
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- 2022-06-28 10:12:42
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@misc{9090106, abstract = {{Solid waste management has become a large challenge worldwide as the generation of waste continues to increase. Deficient linear solid waste management practices have significant impacts on the environment, health and economy and there is a need for more sustainable systems and processes. Especially developing countries experience limitations on solid waste management. This study explores the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, two rapidly developed tourist localities in Costa Rica, on solid waste management. A comparative analysis is conducted between the two districts and the main aim is to create a better understanding of the SWM in the districts by identifying the largest challenges, impacts of tourism and the aspects of the Integrated Sustainable Waste Management framework. A qualitative case study approach is conducted with interviews with different key actors on the topic. The findings of the study suggest that the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo have similar socio-demographic qualities and the districts experience several challenges that hinder with the current SWM processes, especially with existing regulations, level of education and financial matters. The study further highlights the need for more recycling within communities and tourism establishments and the need for additional resources on solid waste management.}}, author = {{Särmäkari, Jeni Jasmin}}, language = {{eng}}, note = {{Student Paper}}, title = {{From Waste to Resource: Solid Waste Management in the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, Costa Rica}}, year = {{2022}}, }