Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Citizens about Waste Management: A

Case Study of Islamabad Capital Territory

Evidence Summary/Literature Review

1. Over the years, solid waste management has come on the scene highlighting socio-
political concern for majority of the nation-states across the globe. In this regard, developed
countries has done significant job with respect to formulation and implementation of policies.
Developing world in general and Pakistan in particular face critical problems with regard to
waste management.
2. The main aim of the study is to assess peoples’ perceptions and attitudes towards their
current waste practices. Keeping in view the objective, the study will endeavor to develop its
argument by gathering the primary as well as secondary data. The primary data will be collected
from the common people whereas the secondary data will be collected from the multiple books,
journals, articles, reports and others.
3. The prominent literature (books and articles) will be consulted for the research would be;
-“Solid Waste Management Practices: A Socio-economic Perspective” by Vincenzio Wangatia
-“Guidelines for Solid Waste Management” by Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency
-“Sustainable Solid Waste Management: An Integrated Approach for Asian Countries” by
Shekdar, A. V.
-“Garbage matters: Concepts in New Geographies of Waste” by Moore, S. A. (2012).
-“Economic Potential of Recycling Business in Lahore” by Batool, S. A., Chaudhry, N., &
Majeed, K.

Scope of the Study

1. Introduction to the waste management and its significance in urban development

2. Impact of poor waste management practices on the social life of the citizens
3. The policy recommendations for aptly management of the waste in Pakistan