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Solid waste management index for Brazilian Higher Education Institutions
Rodrigo Moreira1, Tadeu F Malheiros2, Jose F Alfaro3
1Mato Grosso do Sul State University, 370 General Ozório St., Center, Coxim, MS, Brazil.
Waste Management (New York, N.Y.)
|November 21, 2018
Summary
The Solid Waste Management Index (SWaMI) offers a new tool for higher education institutions (HEIs) to assess and benchmark their waste management practices. This index helps identify weaknesses for targeted improvements in sustainability efforts.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Higher Education Management
- Sustainability Studies
Background:
- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a crucial role in educating future leaders and integrating sustainable practices.
- A specific tool for assessing solid waste management in HEIs was lacking.
- The development of the Solid Waste Management Index (SWaMI) addresses this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Solid Waste Management Index (SWaMI) developed for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
- To apply SWaMI in universities in Brazil and the United States.
- To statistically compare results and analyze HEIs based on SWaMI dimensions.
Main Methods:
- Criteria selection via literature review, divided into weighted dimensions.
- Expert opinion utilized for weighting using the Budget Allocation Process (BAP).
- Composite index created using the Linear Aggregation Method.
Main Results:
- No statistical significance found when comparing HEIs overall using ANOVA and Tukey test.
- Significant differences observed within one HEI (USP) between the Policy and Management dimension and others.
- SWaMI provides graphic results for decision-makers to establish baselines and identify weak areas.
Conclusions:
- SWaMI is a valuable tool for HEI decision-makers to evaluate and improve solid waste management.
- The index facilitates benchmarking between different units and institutions.
- It highlights specific dimensions needing attention for enhanced sustainability in HEIs.
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