This thesis provides a case study of the Hammarsdale Waste Minimization Club in an attempt to assess the role of voluntary participating organizations in sustainable development. Analysis of the Hammarsdale Waste Minimization Club as a voluntary participatory organization revealed that these organizations play a role in achieving sustainable development in two ways.
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AIMS AND OBJ ECT IVES
Analyzing the purpose and structure of the club as a channel for minimizing physical activity. 6 Assessing the club's role in facilitating sustainable practice and exploring how this takes place.
STRUCTURE OF HIE HIESIS
In addition, details of the composition of the sample used as the main data source were disclosed. The following chapter provides the background of the study to better understand the case study used in the research.
CIIAPTER TWO
- WASTE MINIMISATION
- STU DY A REA : T HE HAM~ I A R S D ALE I ND UST RIAL CO~ IP LEX
- THE REGULATORY CONTEXT OF T1H : HAMMARSDALE WASTE MINIMISATION CLUB
- INTRODUCTION
The establishment of waste reduction clubs in South Africa through the Pollution Research Group was discussed. A major project is currently underway in the Durban metropolitan area to develop waste reduction clubs.
LITERAT UR E REVIEW
The specific social movement in which this study is placed IS that of the environmental movement. This is an important function of (and within) the environmental movement and its organizational network.
In line with this, Scott and Oelofse (1998, 2) argue that “environmental and development issues are intensely local and spatial1.” Therefore, many struggles over environmental issues take place at the local level and the next section highlights some of the issues associated with social movement activities that are highly localized within 'place'. In this case, the decision to develop a quarry in the area was due to global economic imperatives, but the local characteristics of the specific place prevented the development of the quarry (Dalby, et al., 1997). The methods of protest do not arise exclusively from 'fear of the unknown or the outsider, but from a series of arguments and strategies based on the interconnected nexus of symbolic and practical interests at the local level' (Dalbyet ai.
58 It is thus common that actions for the improvement of the environment or for the maintenance of environmental standards are initiated and based in places of panic and are opposed using arguments and strategies that arise from the relationships between people and the places where they live. All social, economic and political activities that take place in society are subject to the influence of the space of the present and the space of places. The role of the character of individual places influences how these forces are realized at the local level. Furthermore, the nature of place and the links between communities and places influence how change occurs within these spaces.
The concepts of the spatial nature of society and the role of 'place' are important within this research as they play a role in determining how the Hammarsdale Waste Minimization Club, as an organization subject to the global and local forces within the society.
CONCLUS ION
Due to the importance of a stable development in the fulfillment of the objectives of this study. As such, this social theory plays a key role in formulating the conceptual framework for the study (Figure eight). Second, uy data were collected for the literature review and the description of the background of the study.
Oral evidence from HWMC meetings and training workshops contributed to the diversity of primary data. The basic guideline in developing the methodology of this research is henneutics. Interview questions were formulated prior to the sral1 of the interview process (see Appendix B for interview schedules).
This assumption was the basis of the development of the data collection process, as
DATA ANALYS IS AND INTERPRETATION
The existing theoretical framework largely provided the basis for the accuracy of the data once it was organized so that the significance of patterns and trends within the themes could be identified and explained. In some cases, the way people expressed their opinions and beliefs within the context of the interview procedure was considered important. Some text and discourse analysis was conducted as a means of interpreting the interview data and enriching the analysis of the primary data.
After the data was collected and analyzed, conclusions were drawn. The presentation of these conclusions has been carefully carried out to provide an overview of the results of the analysis without losing the richness of the qualitative data itself. Due to the guidelines of the aims of the study and its limited size, it was impossible to present all the details of the Hammarsdale Waste Reduction Club as an organisation. Through the process of analysis and interpretation, the subjectivity of the process was recognized.
Awareness of the inevitability of subjectivity caused the researcher to pay particular attention to preventing as much bias as possible.
CONCLUS ION
During the interview process, they had to ask leading questions and step back and maintain some objectivity during the analysis stages.
CHAPTER FIVE
TI- IE HAMMARSDALE WASTE MINIMISATION CLUB AND ITS ROLE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Thus, waste minimization has been introduced as part of the tile company's formal operating policy. Awareness of waste minimization has been increased in these companies through membership of the club. In most cases, waste minimization is an add-on function to the project managers' daily work requirements.
Minimizing waste in member companies may be limited in the future if there is a collapse of the Club or its membership. The main activity of the HW"MC is the implementation of waste minimization in member companies. An important activity of the Hammarsdale Waste Minimization Club has been the program of capacity building.
The club has a high level of voluntary participation in waste minimization and capacity building activities.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
In addition, it is evident that the organization of the structure and the way in which activities take place in these organizations plays an important role in determining their contribution to sustainable development. These relationships facilitate action for sustainable development and enable individuals to be involved in caring for the natural environment. Furthermore, a formalized structure resulting from a constitution can guide the Club's reorganization in the future, allowing it to adapt to changes while continuing to contribute to sustainable development.
Within the HWMC, the long-term success of waste reduction activities requires greater accountability from the employees of individual member companies and should not be left to the sole responsibility of the champion. Participant observation data analysis revealed that the organizational characteristics of HWMC indicate that the partnership is a lever for the environment. It was found that the organization of the HWMC nevertheless resulted in a combination of sectoral and local activities for sustainable development.
Analysis of the Hammarsdale Waste Minimization Club as a voluntary participatory organization has revealed that these organizations play a role in achieving sustainable development.
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APPENDIX A
DETAILS OF ORGANISATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HAMMASDALE WASTE MINIMISATION C L UB
APPENDIX B
INTERVIEW SCHEDULES FOR QUALITATIVE, INFORMAL INTERVIEWS
In what ways has your knowledge of waste minimization changed or grown since you've been involved with the club? In what ways has your knowledge of capacity building changed or grown since your involvement with the club? Do you think environmental education has taken place informally, in other ways in the club?
In what ways has your knowledge of waste minimization changed or increased since working with the club? In what ways has your knowledge of Slllce capacity building changed or increased by working with the club. Do you think that environmental education will contribute to the sustainability of the club itself?
14. In what way do you think that environmental education through the club is important in our current environment?
APPENDIX C
A PP EN DIX D
PRG Project Champions March
APPENDIX E
MEMBERSHIP OF HIE HAMMARSDALE INDUSTRIAL CONSERVANCY
APPENDIX F
TRAINING MANUAL FOR SI-JOPFLOOR AND MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING
In the past, South Africans were encouraged to think of the environment like game parks, saving the rhinos and preserving the beautiful green areas of our land - the fact that South Africans paid the price for environmental degradation was conveniently ignored. Workers had minimal information and protection against environmental hazards, and there are many cases where workers have died from workplace problems. The hole in the ozone layer, which among other things increases the risk of skin cancer; Global warming, which can lead to radical changes in the weather, and nuclear waste, terrifying in its ability to create mutant babies, are some of the problems facing the plane today.
These are not the creations of countries far away - it is our actions, both at home and in the workplace, that have caused these scenarios - and ultimately it is us who will pay the full and terrible price, in suffering, disease and even death . Firstly, they are the front line when pollution occurs and their health can be seriously affected by such incidents. Second, if the company continues to generate more and morc waste, the local communities, which are generally where the workers live, will also be negatively affected by the pollution.
If, on the other hand, the company minimizes waste, then the health risks are also reduced, the company wastes less money in raw materials.
APPENDIX G
APPENDIX H
LIST OF PROCESS C HANGES IN MEMBER C OMPANIES
