Integrated Solid Waste Management: A Life Cycle Inventory - Hardcover

White, Peter; Dranke, M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0751400467 ISBN 13: 9780751400465

Publisher: Aspen Publishers Inc.,U.S., 1995

Synopsis

Life is often considered to be a journey. The lifecycle of waste can similarly to be a journey from the cradle (when an item becomes be considered is placed in the dustbin) to the grave (when value valueless and, usually, is restored by creating usable material or energy; or the waste is transformed into emissions to water or air, or into inert material placed in a landfill). of this book This preface provides a route map for the journey the reader will undertake. Who? Who are the intended readers of this book? Waste managers (whether in public service or private companies) will find a holistic approach for improving the environmental quality and the of managing waste. The book contains general principles economic cost based on cutting edge experience being developed across Europe. Detailed data and a computer model will enable operations managers to develop data-based improvements to their systems. oj waste will be better able to understand how their actions can Producers influence the operation of environmentally improved waste management systems. oj products and packages will be better able to understand how Designers their design criteria can improve the compatibility of their product or package with developing, environmentally improved waste management systems. Waste data specialists (whether in laboratories, consultancies or environ­ mental managers of waste facilities) will see how the scope, quantity and quality of their data can be improved to help their colleagues design more effective waste management systems.

About this title

Synopsis

Combines two emerging concepts of Integrated Waste Management (IWM) and Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) to provide a decision-making tool for waste managers and policy-makers. A computer model on diskette, with detailed operating instructions, is included along with the book. This book should be of interest to waste management companies and consultants; industries concerned with solid waste issues, e.g. packaging food, consumer goods, industries; environmental managers; policy makers in local, national and international government; and environmentalists.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aspen Publishers Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0751400467
• ISBN 13: 9780751400465
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 404