Well, most people will wonder why waste management is an important topic. But “sanitation is the process of providing services and facilities that safely dispose of human waste and maintain public hygiene.” (Watson, n.d.).“East Timor covers the eastern half of the island of Timor and includes Atauro Island located north of Dili, Jaco Island located at the eastern end of the island, and the Oecussi enclave located in Indonesia on the northwestern side of the island. It extends for approximately 180 km east-west and 75 km north-south and has an area of approximately 14,610 square kilometers. According to the 2010 census, the population in 2010 was 1,066,4091. The national capital is Dili." (Ministeriu da saude)Before this project was implemented, the needs of the people were carefully examined. The appropriate technology, availability of materials for the design, its environmental, social and economic impacts were also taken into consideration. Good waste management system design can go a long way in improving sanitation and helping reduce diseases caused by human waste. For a country like East Timor that requires a good waste management system, a toilet would be of great importance for a community where most people defecate in the open or in bushes. A compost toilet would economically address people's needs as their agricultural lifestyle can be improved because human waste from the compost toilet can be used as manure for crops without health risks. This occurs if the manure is treated and allowed to decompose for a specific period of time, usually a year. Improper waste management has large negative impacts on both the environmental and economic aspects of society. From an environmental point of view, the......means of paper......acts if toilets are used inappropriately. Therefore regular checks will be carried out to ensure regular cleaning and good management so that the project runs completely as planned. Environmental impact. The use of synthetic fertilizers is more harmful as they require a lot of gas and electricity, this increases the rate of greenhouse gas emissions. Less water is therefore used; more water for consumption as there is a water problem in the area. The risk of water pollution in the area is reduced. The organic manure obtained from the compost toilet can be used to promote soil fertility. It also has no negative impact on biodiversity. Compost is also rich in nitrogen and other gases, which are essential for plant growth. Furthermore, unpleasant odors are avoided in the open as people are initiated to use these toilets instead of defecating in the open..
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