Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Reflections
By now, you will notice that there has been no direct participation or 'community action' on blogging for my proposal. One reason is probably the lack of knowledge of people who can access the blogging site on the issue on hand and those who are knowledgeable do not have access or can not access the blog site due to either having not links to the internet or restricted to access other sites apart from the work homepage.
It does become frustrating when I am not able to get what is expected, and further marked poorly for non-participation in a 'community action' context. The blogging concept is very good, however if it was based on a specific topic where we can contribute to as a group project, it would have worked wonders.
Because it was not possible to get my 'contacts' replying or contributing on my blog directly, it has been a problematic case for me on my project. I did forward e-mail messages, however it produced poor response from the number of contacts I linked up with. This itself also raise the problem of 'oh! he should have prepared himself before he left for studies'; 'he knows better than I do'; sorry, I'm busy'; you're joking!!' or even just ignorance. Those who have replied pointed to the need of such and contributed some ideas (see postings below).
Blogging is the modern IT method of communication and expression views and comments on issues online. The whole concept has been a no-savvy for me..or my fellow workmates back in my country. We had never been exposed to such. With our slow-paced internet services at workplace, it has been no help to understand what is blogging and what is it about. I ONLY learnt how to blog whilst attempting to create this site.
One point I would like to stress is that I had never been involved or engaged in any community action project formally or directly so I only wish whatever I do when I get back to my country in terms of community action is hopefully not to be seen as an influence from 'an outsider'.
It does become frustrating when I am not able to get what is expected, and further marked poorly for non-participation in a 'community action' context. The blogging concept is very good, however if it was based on a specific topic where we can contribute to as a group project, it would have worked wonders.
Because it was not possible to get my 'contacts' replying or contributing on my blog directly, it has been a problematic case for me on my project. I did forward e-mail messages, however it produced poor response from the number of contacts I linked up with. This itself also raise the problem of 'oh! he should have prepared himself before he left for studies'; 'he knows better than I do'; sorry, I'm busy'; you're joking!!' or even just ignorance. Those who have replied pointed to the need of such and contributed some ideas (see postings below).
Blogging is the modern IT method of communication and expression views and comments on issues online. The whole concept has been a no-savvy for me..or my fellow workmates back in my country. We had never been exposed to such. With our slow-paced internet services at workplace, it has been no help to understand what is blogging and what is it about. I ONLY learnt how to blog whilst attempting to create this site.
One point I would like to stress is that I had never been involved or engaged in any community action project formally or directly so I only wish whatever I do when I get back to my country in terms of community action is hopefully not to be seen as an influence from 'an outsider'.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Bottle re-use & Drink can recycling
[Extract from ESCAP Virtual Conference 2003]
PNG: Bottle reuse and drink can recycling in Port Moresby
Refunds for returned bottle paid by PNG Bottle Industry Pty Ltd. is K1.50 for a 285ml Coke bottle, K1.70 for a 285ml Pepsi bottle and K1.20 for an SP beer bottle. The use of returnable bottles is cheaper in economic and energy terms than non-returnable bottles or cans. Therefore PNG Bottle Industry Pty Ltd has an incentive to offer refunds. The average returnable rate for bottles is 85% within the country, while in Port Moresby, it can be as high as 90%, i.e. the same bottle is reused about 9 times.
Aluminum cans cannot be re-used but the raw material, aluminum, is valuable. The strength of the overseas aluminum market allows the recycling companies to offer reasonable refunds. PNG Recycling exported 13,000 tonnes of cans in 1997. Given a price of US$1,050 per tonne for packed cans, the company could have earned over US$13 million in foreign exchange. The high level of reuse and recycling means that resources are conserved and the waste stream reduced. Recycling also has social benefits in the form of income redistribution of sections of the population with no formal employment.
[http://www.unescap.org/drpad/vc/orientation/M5_anx_6.htm]
PNG: Bottle reuse and drink can recycling in Port Moresby
Refunds for returned bottle paid by PNG Bottle Industry Pty Ltd. is K1.50 for a 285ml Coke bottle, K1.70 for a 285ml Pepsi bottle and K1.20 for an SP beer bottle. The use of returnable bottles is cheaper in economic and energy terms than non-returnable bottles or cans. Therefore PNG Bottle Industry Pty Ltd has an incentive to offer refunds. The average returnable rate for bottles is 85% within the country, while in Port Moresby, it can be as high as 90%, i.e. the same bottle is reused about 9 times.
Aluminum cans cannot be re-used but the raw material, aluminum, is valuable. The strength of the overseas aluminum market allows the recycling companies to offer reasonable refunds. PNG Recycling exported 13,000 tonnes of cans in 1997. Given a price of US$1,050 per tonne for packed cans, the company could have earned over US$13 million in foreign exchange. The high level of reuse and recycling means that resources are conserved and the waste stream reduced. Recycling also has social benefits in the form of income redistribution of sections of the population with no formal employment.
[http://www.unescap.org/drpad/vc/orientation/M5_anx_6.htm]
Friday, April 30, 2010
Seeking comments from NCDC
[This message was sent to the NCDC (the National Capital District Commission) the authority responsible for waste management and environmental health in the City of Port Moresby. It was sent on the 12th April 2010]...
Hi,
[Please refer to the appropriate authority: WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH]
Hi, My name is George H. Ume, currently undertaking post graduate studies at the University of Queensland.
The reason for being here is in two fold:
* To establish a link with the Waste Management and Environmental Health Divisions of the NCDC of matters that I have interest in especially on Household Garbage Recycling and Disposal Options;
* As part of my studies, we are required to link up and engage with authorities and the community to work out a community action plan on projects we propose, which in my case is Household Garbage Recycling and Disposal Options.
My project, as mentioned, is HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OPTIONS. For community involvement and engagement, I am to formulate a community action plan whereby I can link up communities (or a community as a pilot project) within each of the suburbs around the City of Port Moresby. The project is to look into how we can reduce household garbage waste with the option of recycling of recyclable materials and food waste as fertilisers etc. Whatever that may be left over need to be appropriately disposed as not to cause environmental problems or pollution.
The plan is to involve and engage communities to work out a strategy on garbage collection whereby all garbage is sorted out at a garbage depot into various sections: 1. Recyclable: - Food Waste; Grass, Leaves and Papers; Tin, Cans, Metal and Bottles; and Non-Recyclable: - Plastics, Glasses and Hazardous wastes. After sorting out, the non-recyclable wastes are disposed are burnt-off in incinerators or used in landfills. The recyclable wastes are taken off to their appropriate recyclable sites.
In involving and engaging the community, people work together and have the sense of ownership over their community and the cleanliness that comes with it. When all communities shared that common understanding of working together to keep their communities clean, the overall effect in the cleanliness in the City of Port Moresby is achieved.
..........................
That is the idea behind the project. I have set up a blog site - ghughie@blogspot.com - for contributions, comments and advice to how best this issue can be tackled.
PLEASE COMMENT OR CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY IN THE BLOG SITE.
Thank you.
George H. Ume
Hi,
[Please refer to the appropriate authority: WASTE MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH]
Hi, My name is George H. Ume, currently undertaking post graduate studies at the University of Queensland.
The reason for being here is in two fold:
* To establish a link with the Waste Management and Environmental Health Divisions of the NCDC of matters that I have interest in especially on Household Garbage Recycling and Disposal Options;
* As part of my studies, we are required to link up and engage with authorities and the community to work out a community action plan on projects we propose, which in my case is Household Garbage Recycling and Disposal Options.
My project, as mentioned, is HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OPTIONS. For community involvement and engagement, I am to formulate a community action plan whereby I can link up communities (or a community as a pilot project) within each of the suburbs around the City of Port Moresby. The project is to look into how we can reduce household garbage waste with the option of recycling of recyclable materials and food waste as fertilisers etc. Whatever that may be left over need to be appropriately disposed as not to cause environmental problems or pollution.
The plan is to involve and engage communities to work out a strategy on garbage collection whereby all garbage is sorted out at a garbage depot into various sections: 1. Recyclable: - Food Waste; Grass, Leaves and Papers; Tin, Cans, Metal and Bottles; and Non-Recyclable: - Plastics, Glasses and Hazardous wastes. After sorting out, the non-recyclable wastes are disposed are burnt-off in incinerators or used in landfills. The recyclable wastes are taken off to their appropriate recyclable sites.
In involving and engaging the community, people work together and have the sense of ownership over their community and the cleanliness that comes with it. When all communities shared that common understanding of working together to keep their communities clean, the overall effect in the cleanliness in the City of Port Moresby is achieved.
..........................
That is the idea behind the project. I have set up a blog site - ghughie@blogspot.com - for contributions, comments and advice to how best this issue can be tackled.
PLEASE COMMENT OR CONTRIBUTE DIRECTLY IN THE BLOG SITE.
Thank you.
George H. Ume
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Reminder for required information
[This reminder message was on the 22nd April since there was no response to the first on sent on the 7th April 2010]
Hi guys!
Sorry to disturb your pleasant day! I am coming back for some assistance since no one has responded to my previous email on the subject matter.
I understand that you have no time for this as it is in the way of your work, but as a courtesy, I am seeking assistance and contributions to verify my project. I understand also that the speed of the internet system is very slow so it is time-consuming so you can not possibly access my blog site.
Anyway, to make it simple, please respond to the questions I am posing here:
1. Is household garbage collection a problem in your area (place of residence)?
2. Is recycling a better option to reduce the amount of household waste?
3. Is it possible for a community involvement in waste recycling within your area?
4. Can each suburb be able to contain its own garbage disposal issues?
5. What is the better option to reducing household waste disposal?
If you can access my blog site, you can be able to understand the project further. Check http://ghughie.blogspot.com - for further details.
If a number of you respond before Monday 26th by 12pm, to the questions posed, it would be highly appreciated and of great help to my project - due 2pm.
Respond via this email address.
Cheers!!
Geo.
Hi guys!
Sorry to disturb your pleasant day! I am coming back for some assistance since no one has responded to my previous email on the subject matter.
I understand that you have no time for this as it is in the way of your work, but as a courtesy, I am seeking assistance and contributions to verify my project. I understand also that the speed of the internet system is very slow so it is time-consuming so you can not possibly access my blog site.
Anyway, to make it simple, please respond to the questions I am posing here:
1. Is household garbage collection a problem in your area (place of residence)?
2. Is recycling a better option to reduce the amount of household waste?
3. Is it possible for a community involvement in waste recycling within your area?
4. Can each suburb be able to contain its own garbage disposal issues?
5. What is the better option to reducing household waste disposal?
If you can access my blog site, you can be able to understand the project further. Check http://ghughie.blogspot.com - for further details.
If a number of you respond before Monday 26th by 12pm, to the questions posed, it would be highly appreciated and of great help to my project - due 2pm.
Respond via this email address.
Cheers!!
Geo.
Requesting Information
(The message below was emailed to workmates and colleagues in Port Moresby on the 22nd April 2010)
Hope you all had an enjoyable Easter last weekend!! and back hard at home....
This email message may have reached you all confused and surprised as the topic seems rather unfamiliar to your normal messages. For that, I am going to explain the reason why and what may be required of you.
As part of an assessment in one of the courses I am taking (SWSP7123 - Community Planning, Engagement & Governance), we have been required to set up a blog site where we can communicate an action plan by way of comments and contributions that pertain to the subject topic and theme of discussion. I was not sure of what would be the best topic for discussion and of relevance for engaging communities, however to get it off as it is due on Friday 23rd April - just over two weeks - I chose the topic of Garbage recycling (household) and general garbage disposal methods in Port Moresby communities. The idea is to engage people/communities within various suburbs of the city to look at the option of household garbage recycling and alternate disposal methods.
We are to be assessed by the interaction within the blog site of comments, ideas, work plans and contributions on the topic (as stated). As it requires a larger part of my assessment (55%), I humbly appeal to you all to give some thought and assistance.
The blog site is: http://ghughie.blogspot.com/ - (type the address in the navigation bar at the top and it should pop up - depending on the speed of the PC)
I am mindful that the internet services are rather slow and with older version of Windows, and your time, however as a work colleague and friend, I ask with due respect and for your support.
Hope you all had an enjoyable Easter last weekend!! and back hard at home....
This email message may have reached you all confused and surprised as the topic seems rather unfamiliar to your normal messages. For that, I am going to explain the reason why and what may be required of you.
As part of an assessment in one of the courses I am taking (SWSP7123 - Community Planning, Engagement & Governance), we have been required to set up a blog site where we can communicate an action plan by way of comments and contributions that pertain to the subject topic and theme of discussion. I was not sure of what would be the best topic for discussion and of relevance for engaging communities, however to get it off as it is due on Friday 23rd April - just over two weeks - I chose the topic of Garbage recycling (household) and general garbage disposal methods in Port Moresby communities. The idea is to engage people/communities within various suburbs of the city to look at the option of household garbage recycling and alternate disposal methods.
We are to be assessed by the interaction within the blog site of comments, ideas, work plans and contributions on the topic (as stated). As it requires a larger part of my assessment (55%), I humbly appeal to you all to give some thought and assistance.
The blog site is: http://ghughie.blogspot.com/ - (type the address in the navigation bar at the top and it should pop up - depending on the speed of the PC)
I am mindful that the internet services are rather slow and with older version of Windows, and your time, however as a work colleague and friend, I ask with due respect and for your support.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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