Advances in Recycling & Waste Management

Department of Public Health, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria

Publications

• Research   
  Investigating Trader\'s Knowledge and Attitude towards Land Pollution in Igbona Market, Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Adebomi Oreoluwa, James Ebun Atolagbe, Adeola Oshineye*, Olarinmoye Abayomi, Oyebade Akin and Jesutomi Oladapo
  
  Land is one of the major receipt of wastes (solid, liquid and air emission) generated from human activities. Land pollution is a serious environmental problem with far-reaching effects on sustainable development, ecological balance, and human health. Understanding the knowledge and attitude of traders can provide necessary solution and intervention. The aim of this study was to assess traders’ knowledge and attitude towards land pollution in Igbona Market, Osogbo Nigeria. Face-to-face interviews and observations were conducted among a sample of 317 traders. A questionnaire consisting of closed ended questions was used to collect data. The results of the study showed high level of knowledge among the traders regarding land pollution and its impacts. Few of the traders experienced health problems related to land pollution also few of them have ever experien.. Read More»
  

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