Environmental Design focuses on creating solutions that minimize environmental impact throughout a project’s lifecycle. In waste management, this could involve:
• Designing waste collection systems for efficiency and source separation;
• Planning facilities for waste processing, recycling, and composting;
• Engineering landfills to minimize environmental risks.
Integrated Waste Management (IWM) takes a holistic approach to waste, aiming to:
• Reduce waste generation at the source;
• Reuse materials whenever possible;
• Recycle materials into new product;
• Recover energy from waste through processes like composting or anaerobic digestion;
• Dispose of remaining waste responsibly in landfills.
Consultancy services in this field can help organizations develop and implement effective IWM strategies. This might include:
• Waste audits to assess waste generation and identify reduction opportunities;
• Developing waste management plans that comply with regulations and promote sustainability;
• Designing educational programs to promote waste reduction and recycling among employees or residents;
• Selecting and implementing appropriate waste processing technologies;
• Obtaining permits for waste management facilities.