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IWM model. T.Stypka stypka@gmail.com. THE CHALLENGE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT. BUT Common Attitudes:- NIMBY - Not In My Back Yard NIMET - Not In My Elected Term BANANA - Build Absolutely Nothing Anytime, Near Anybody
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IWM model T.Stypka stypka@gmail.com
THE CHALLENGE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT BUT Common Attitudes:- NIMBY - Not In My Back Yard NIMET - Not In My Elected Term BANANA - Build Absolutely Nothing Anytime, Near Anybody CATNAP - Cheapest Available Technology Narrowly Avoiding Prosecution THE RESPONSE Sustainable waste management - Environmentally efficient - Economically affordable - Socially acceptable THE STRATEGY 1. Reduce the amount of waste generated 2. Integrated Waste Management systems to handle the inevitable waste produced.
Optimal levels of recycling, incineration and landfilling under full social costs
IWM definition: Integrated Waste Management (IWM) systems combine waste streams, waste collection, treatment and disposal methods, with the objective of achieving environmental benefits, economic optimisation and societal acceptability. This will lead to a practical waste management system for any specific region.
(but only part) of the Life Cycle of every product or package.