Evaluation of the extent of diffusion best management practices (BMP) in Tanzania industries : a case of selected chemical industries in Dar es salaam, 2007

This study evaluated the extent of diffusion of best management practices BMP) some chemical industries in Dar es salaam. The data were collected from ten (10) different chemical industries through structured questionnaires and observations. The data were statistically analyzed using Statistical package for social Sciences (SPSS) version 11.5. the Chi-square (x2) test at the 5% level of significance was frequently used to test the homogeneity technicians) against several environmental aspects (variables). The findings indicate the most of the industrial staff are not aware of best management practices and the ;level of awareness did not differ (p.0.05) among respondents. Lack of information regarding BMP, inadequacy of pollution management training and lack corporate environmental policy (CEP) were considered to the major factors which contribute to low level of awareness among industrial employees. In order to comply with pollution prevention and control strategies, the study proposes and recommends the adoption of a BMP procedural model. This model includes strategies and efforts that are intended to reduce environmental pollution (environmental best management practices) resulting from chemical industrial activities.