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Assessment of the ecological and socio-economic impacts of waste plastics: A case study of total area narok county

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dc.contributor.author Gatwiri, Gitari Mercy
dc.date.accessioned 2017-04-02T12:28:31Z
dc.date.available 2017-04-02T12:28:31Z
dc.date.issued 2016-04
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4560
dc.description Abstract en_US
dc.description.abstract The purpose of this study was to assess the ecological and socio-economic impacts of waste plastic, and in particular the Total Area in Narok County, Kenya. The data collected was analyzed through the use of Microsoft excel. The sources of data used were both primary and secondary to ensure the success of the study. The questionnaires used included the use of close ended and open ended questions. The drop and pick method was used to collect the data. Quantitative data was analyzed through the use of Microsoft excel and the data was interpreted through use of descriptive statistics such as through use of percentages. The findings were then presented through the use of tables for easier presentation. They indicated that there were various ecological and socio-economic impacts that were being felt in the area due to the presence of waste plastics. Most of the ecological impacts included unsightly environment, increased presence of rodents and insects and contamination of water. The socio-economic impacts included death of people and livestock and increased cost of waste management. en_US
dc.description.sponsorship A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement for the Award of Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science to the School of Tourism and Natural Resource Management of Maasai Mara University. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher MMU en_US
dc.subject Waste management, plastics en_US
dc.title Assessment of the ecological and socio-economic impacts of waste plastics: A case study of total area narok county en_US
dc.type Other en_US


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