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Ecological Recycling Society

Ecological Recycling Society. ZERO WASTE. Non Governmental Organization Presented by Antigone Dalamaga 6-7April 2011. Transnatianal SWOT Analysis. Main data used Inventory of fact sheets on policy practices and technologies.

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Ecological Recycling Society

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  1. Ecological Recycling Society ZERO WASTE Non Governmental Organization Presented by Antigone Dalamaga 6-7April 2011

  2. Transnatianal SWOT Analysis Main data used • Inventory of fact sheets on policy practices and technologies. • Examination of waste prevention policy at National regional and local levels and implementation practices. • Overall available descriptions of prevention/re-use/recycling activities taken by any type of actors in countries. Final Results in • Transnational SWOT analysis IN 18 waste streams/ Practices.

  3. FACT SHEETS • Collection of best and worst practices inventory collected by partners. • Partners filled out a factsheet and examined local practices. These practices were categorized in Policy, Practice Methodology and/or technology. • Analysis will be used as a tool both for policy-makers, giving information on practices their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. Providing orientation for effective policies, and giving practical examples of waste management practices for municipalities and/or other actors .

  4. Fact Sheets Characteristics Practices had to satisfy following Characteristics • Related to the minimization of waste production • The practice has already finished or on-going • It has positive results for specific objectives • It is easily transferable to other contexts/areas • It has multiplying effects • It should be visible, communicable, shareable • It is possible to integrate and apply to systems and regulations (vertically) • It is sustainable by being self-supporting • It produces improvements for society

  5. Evaluation of Practice Following criteria taken into account • ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY • ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY • SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY • WASTE MANAGEMENT CRITERIA

  6. CONTENT OF FACT SHEETS • Description of Practice. • Cost • Target • Results • SWOT analysis within local, regional and national context

  7. FACT SHEETS ANALYSED From Partners Best practices (24) • 15 practices • 3 Policy • 4 technological applications • 2 Policy Practice and Tech

  8. SWOT ANALYSIS (1-3) 17 Different SWOT analysis were performed focusing on application in practices and waste streams • Take back and Recycling of Packaging and Printed Materials • Household composting • Separate collection and composting of Biowaste

  9. SWOT ANALYSIS (4-8) • Composting of garden/green waste • Sustainable management of WEEE • Management of pharmaceutical products and dangerous household waste • Reuse and recycling of textiles (clothing, shoes, accessories and linens) • Re-use and recycling of Furniture and other bulky household

  10. SWOT ANALYSIS (9-13) • Take back of cooking oils. • Sustainable management of End-of-life-vehicles. • Sustainable management of Construction and demolition waste • Actions relating to Information Technology and Sustainable waste management. • Re-use of goods

  11. SWOT ANALYSIS (14-17) • Creation of local recycling Banks/centres • Public awareness Activities in Municipalities • Implementation of charging schemes/systems/policies. • Zero-waste policy implementation

  12. SWOT HOUSEHOLD COMPOSTStrengths • Supports national, European legislation • Widespread applicability • Can have significant impact source reduction • Increases life-span of landfills • No permits required • Cost-benefit interest for LA • Benefit for citizens (citizens benefit from use of compost)

  13. SWOT HOUSEHOLD COMPOSTWEAKNESSES • When implemented at large-scale local level requires good planning to take all factors at household level into account. • There is a cost (although small) • Requires very good public awareness and support to citizens

  14. SWOT HOUSEHOLD COMPOSTOpportunities • Garners strong support from citizens • Creates the opportunity for green job creation (directly and indirectly)

  15. SWOT: HOUSEHOLD COMPOSTThreat • Low awareness of population (if not properly informed especially initially may not bad results)

  16. REUSE SHOPS Strengths • Significant job creation in comparison to other waste management practices • Social impact: Provides less expensive products to residents (in some LA it is linked to social services) • Easily applicable • In significant majority of cases it is financially sustainable and income generating activity • A lot of bulky waste and quantities are diverted from landfill and lifespan extended Weaknesses • Requires continual awareness raising to secure goods from residents • Must have a very efficient collection system in place- often have to compete with private actors or residents that want to get rid of it bulky goods immediately.

  17. SWOT: REUSE SHOPS Opportunities • Opportunity to reduce landfill costs and increase income and job creation • Supports Social initiatives of L.A.-Traditionally in Europe these activities have provided opportunities for marginalized people to be re-introduced into work-field. • Easy replicability

  18. SWOT:REUSE SHOPS Threats In periods of economic crisis, although demand for used goods increases there is a decrease of donated goods.

  19. SWOT: ZERO WASTE POLICY APPLICATION AT LOCAL LEVEL Case study Capannori STRENGTHS - Participating to the international network of Zero Waste; - Establishing a synergic and complementary set of actions aimed at recycling and reuse of materials; - The sensitivity of policy makers in the adoption of a Zero Waste policy; - Targeted communication and awareness campaign focusing on the citizen; - Adoption of incentives for citizens (reduction of waste tax); - Active participation of key actors and stakeholders.

  20. SWOT: ZERO WASTE POLICY APPLICATION AT LOCAL LEVEL Case study CapannoriWeaknesses • Ability to maintain and improve the performance achieved to date; •  To extend this policy at national level; •  To adopt effective national legislation, favouring the reduction, recycling and reuse of materials

  21. SWOT: ZERO WASTE POLICY APPLICATION AT LOCAL LEVEL Case study CapannoriOpportunity • Possibility to replicate the good practice in other national contexts; • Ability to generate incomes; • Possibility to save public found on waste management; • Creating new jobs through the green economy.

  22. If you have a good practice let us know! Thank you ! Contact info: Antigone Dalamanga Ecological Recycling Society Mamai 3, 10440 Athens, Greece Tel: ++ 30. 210. 8224481 antigone@ecorec.gr

  23. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

  24. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY

  25. Social Sustainability • Reducing health risks • Produce effects on the employment conditions • Raising public opinion and knowledge on sustainable development • Increased ability of local communities to influence local decision-making processes • Production and distribution of consumer goods on the basis of equity and solidarity criteria • Promotion of cultural exchange and facilitation of social integration • Participation and cooperation between different actors and stakeholders' categories, disciplines, sectors and agencies • Construction of consensus and citizens active involvement

  26. Waste Management Criteria

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