EFFECT OF RECYCLING SOLID WASTE ON THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF SMES IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10782793

Authors

  • Eigege David Matthew (Ph.D) Department of Environmental Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Okwu-Delunzu V. U Department of Environmental Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Chukwu K. E. Department of Environmental Management, Enugu State University of Science and Technology

Keywords:

Business Recycling Solid Sustainable Waste

Abstract

The study investigated the effect of recycling solid waste on the sustainable business operations of SMEs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to, examine the effect of Reduce on the performance of SMEs in Port Harcourt and evaluate the effect of Reuse on the performance of SMEs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The study adopted correlational and survey research designs. The study adopted a primary source of data. The data was collected through a well-structured questionnaire. The research questions were analyzed with frequency counts, graphical illustrations, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was employed to analyze the hypotheses. The data were analyzed using both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The result revealed that the adoption of reduce has a significant positive effect on the performance of SMEs in Port Harcourt with A P-value of (0.000<0.05) while there is a significant relationship between the adoption of reuse practices on performance with a P-value of (0.001<0.05) of SMEs in the manufacturing sector in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The study concludes that they should start with lower-cost strategies, such as reducing waste and reusing materials implied for easier implementation. The study recommended among others that Entrepreneurs in the SME should endeavor to identify the specific recycling opportunities available in Port Harcourt. This could include plastic recycling, e-waste recycling, or other types of waste materials that can be recycled

Published

2024-03-05

How to Cite

Eigege, D. M., Okwu-Delunzu, V. U., & Chukwu , K. E. (2024). EFFECT OF RECYCLING SOLID WASTE ON THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF SMES IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA. SADI International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (SIJSET), 11(1), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10782793

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2024): January-March

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Original Peer Review Articles
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