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Impacts of Waste Disposal in the Philippines by RANJIT ANDREI ROBLE is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document reviews the impacts of waste disposal sites in the Philippines. It discusses how disposal sites can contaminate the environment through leachate and pose health risks to surrounding communities. However, they may also provide economic opportunities through scavenging. The review analyzes published studies on various landfills and dumpsites in the Philippines to assess environmental effects, public health, and livelihoods. It aims to inform future waste management strategies and policies.

Author

RANJIT ANDREI ROBLE

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EN