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Demokratik Kongo Cumhuriyeti'nde Gıda Atıklarının Biyokompozit Takviyesi için Sürdürülebilir Yeniden Kullanımı

Year 2024, , 41 - 54, 30.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.62816/cevder.1497294

Abstract

Bu çalışma, alan bakımından Sahra Altı Afrika'nın en büyük ülkesi olan Demokratik Kongo Cumhuriyeti'nde (DKC), atık artışına karşı sürdürülebilir bir çözüm olarak biyokompozitlerin yenilikçi kullanımını araştırmaktadır. DKC, organik atıkların (toplam atığın %48'i) ve plastik atıkların (%26) yaygınlığı nedeniyle önemli çevresel zorluklarla karşı karşıyadır. Araştırmamız, bu malzemelerin geri dönüştürülmesi ve yeniden kullanılması yoluyla kritik atık yönetimi sorunlarını ele alarak ekonomik büyümeye ve halk sağlığının iyileştirilmesine katkıda bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışma, yenmeyen gıda atıklarının biyokompozitlerde takviye olarak kullanılmasına odaklanması açısından özgün olup, DKC'de sürdürülebilir atık yönetimi ve döngüsel ekonomi uygulamaları için kullanılmayan potansiyeli vurgulamaktadır.

Biyokompozitlerin optimum performansı, malzemelerin termogravimetrik davranışları ve çevresel etkileşimleri üzerine kapsamlı araştırmalar gerektirir. Fourier-Transform Kızılötesi Spektroskopisi (FT-IR) gibi teknikler, kimyasal özellikleri anlamak ve biyokompozit bileşenleri arasındaki arayüzü geliştirmek için gereklidir. Biyokompozitlerin geri dönüştürülebilirliği başka bir sürdürülebilirlik katmanı ekleyerek malzemelerin çeşitli uygulamalar için yeniden işlenmesine olanak tanır. Çalışmamız ayrıca atık yönetimi kapasitesini ve altyapısını geliştirmek için halk katılımının önemini ve Dünya Bankası, UNDP, UNEP ve AfDB gibi kuruluşlarla stratejik uluslararası ortaklıklara duyulan ihtiyacı vurgulamaktadır. Bu yenilikçi yaklaşımlardan yararlanarak ve yönetim organlarının iyi niyetini güvence altına alarak DKC, çevre kalitesine, ekonomik refaha ve sosyal eşitliğe katkıda bulunarak daha yeşil ve daha sürdürülebilir bir geleceğe doğru ilerleyebilir.

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Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement

Year 2024, , 41 - 54, 30.06.2024
https://doi.org/10.62816/cevder.1497294

Abstract

This study explores the innovative use of biocomposites as a sustainable solution to waste proliferation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the largest sub-Saharan African country by area. The DRC faces significant environmental challenges due to the high prevalence of organic waste (48% of total waste) and plastic waste (26%). Our research addresses critical waste management issues, contributing to economic growth and public health improvements by recycling and reusing these materials. This study is unique in its focus on using inedible food waste as reinforcement in biocomposites, highlighting the untapped potential for sustainable waste management and circular economy practices in the DRC.

Optimal performance of biocomposites requires extensive research into the thermogravimetric behavior of materials and their environmental interactions. Techniques such as Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) are essential for understanding the chemical properties and enhancing the interface between biocomposite components. The recyclability of biocomposites adds another layer of sustainability, allowing materials to be reprocessed for various applications. Our study also emphasizes the importance of public participation and the need for strategic international partnerships with organizations like the World Bank, UNDP, UNEP, and AfDB to enhance waste management capacity and infrastructure. By leveraging these innovative approaches and securing goodwill from governing bodies, the DRC can move towards a greener and more sustainable future, contributing to environmental quality, economic prosperity, and social equity.

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  • FAO. (2013). Food wastage footprint: Impacts on natural resources- Summary Report.
  • FeediPedia. (2024). Fruits Images. https://www.feedipedia.org (Accessed on 15.06.2024)
  • Gustavsson J., Cederberg C., Sonesson U., van Otterdijk R., Meybeck A. (2011). Global food losses and food waste: extent, causes and prevention. FAO International Congress: Save Food!
  • Ipasesa EN. (2019). Study on the factors of non-performance of plastic waste recycling in Kinshasa. Approach using value chain analysis, PhD-Thesis, Université de Kinshasa [in French]
  • Katumbo AM., Mukemo DK., Kalenga MM., Mishika PL., Mukuku O., Malonga FK., Luboya ON. (2020). Household Waste Management in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Open Journal of Public Health, 2 (1), Article 1010.
  • Kubanza NS., Das DK., Simatele D. (2017). Some happy, others sad: exploring environmental justice in solid waste management in Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo, Local Environment-The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability, 22 (5), 595–620.
  • Kubanza NS., Simatele D. (2016). Social and environmental injustices in solid waste management in sub-Saharan Africa: a study of Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Local Environment-The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability, 21 (7), 866–882.
  • Lukomba DK., Kahinda JSM. (2023). The recovery of plastic waste through the production of ecological pavers from the recycling of plastic materials and recycled aggregates (scories). American Journal of Innovative Research and Applied Sciences, 17 (1), 1-7.
  • Lundqvist J., de Fraiture C., Molden DJ., Berndes G., Berntell A., Falkenmark M. (2008). Saving Water: From field to fork - Curbing losses and wastage in the food chain. SIWI Policy Brief, Stockholm International Water Institute.
  • Mangenda HH., Mulaba P., Kiawutua A. (2020). Management of household waste in the city of Kinshasa: Survey on residents' perceptions and proposals. Environnement, Ingénierie & Développement, N°83. 19-26 [in French]
  • Marondji BP. (2023). Recycling biodegradable waste as a way to combat poor solid waste management in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo [MS-Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology].
  • Mbadiko CM., Bongo GN, Lompo E., Matita B., Kemfine LL., Mindele LU. (2018). Characterization of the waste produced in the Mbanza-Lemba market, City of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, International Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 4 (3), 50–57.
  • Mugarura I., Çevik M. (2023). Natural fibers in Uganda suitable for sustainable natural fiber reinforced composites, Proc. 7th International Students Science Congress, 263-269.
  • Mununzi RL., Ilunga RL. (2024). Essaie d’analyse des marches huiles palmistes et des tourteaux dans la Ville de Boma, De 2019 A 2021. Collection Recherches et Regards d’Afrique, 3 (7), 422-462 [in French]
  • Nahman A., de Lange W. (2013). Costs of food waste along the value chain: Evidence from South Africa, Waste Management, 33 (11), 2493–2500.
  • Nzuzi FL. (2008). Kinshasa : ville et environnement (Kinshasa: city and environment) L’Harmattan [in French]
  • Recycle Track Systems. (2024). Food Waste in America in 2024: Statistics & Facts.
  • Saba B., Bharathidasan AK., Ezeji TC., Cornish K. (2023). Characterization and potential valorization of industrial food processing wastes, Science of the Total Environment, 868, 161550.
  • Simatele D., Etambakonga CL. (2015). Scavenging for solid waste in Kinshasa: A livelihood strategy for the urban poor in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Habitat International, 49, 266–274.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Pollution and Contamination (Other)
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Alif Ngimbi Diambu This is me 0000-0001-8417-3678

Mehmet Çevik 0000-0002-6366-5566

Publication Date June 30, 2024
Submission Date June 7, 2024
Acceptance Date June 17, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2024

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APA Diambu, A. N., & Çevik, M. (2024). Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement. Sürdürülebilir Çevre Dergisi, 4(1), 41-54. https://doi.org/10.62816/cevder.1497294
AMA Diambu AN, Çevik M. Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement. Çevre. June 2024;4(1):41-54. doi:10.62816/cevder.1497294
Chicago Diambu, Alif Ngimbi, and Mehmet Çevik. “Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement”. Sürdürülebilir Çevre Dergisi 4, no. 1 (June 2024): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.62816/cevder.1497294.
EndNote Diambu AN, Çevik M (June 1, 2024) Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement. Sürdürülebilir Çevre Dergisi 4 1 41–54.
IEEE A. N. Diambu and M. Çevik, “Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement”, Çevre, vol. 4, no. 1, pp. 41–54, 2024, doi: 10.62816/cevder.1497294.
ISNAD Diambu, Alif Ngimbi - Çevik, Mehmet. “Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement”. Sürdürülebilir Çevre Dergisi 4/1 (June 2024), 41-54. https://doi.org/10.62816/cevder.1497294.
JAMA Diambu AN, Çevik M. Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement. Çevre. 2024;4:41–54.
MLA Diambu, Alif Ngimbi and Mehmet Çevik. “Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement”. Sürdürülebilir Çevre Dergisi, vol. 4, no. 1, 2024, pp. 41-54, doi:10.62816/cevder.1497294.
Vancouver Diambu AN, Çevik M. Sustainable Reuse of Food Waste in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for Biocomposite Reinforcement. Çevre. 2024;4(1):41-54.