It is the premise of this paper that participative approaches that use IT-based methods, based on combined geographical information systems (GIS) and multi-criteria evaluation techniques that could involve the public in the decision-making process, have the potential to build consensus and reduce disputes and conflicts such as those arising from …
Mais »Integrating multi-criteria techniques with geographical information systems in waste facility location to enhance public participation
It is the premise of this paper that participative approaches that use IT-based methods, based on combined geographical information systems (GIS) and multi-criteria evaluation techniques that could involve the public in the decision-making process, have the potential to build consensus and reduce disputes and conflicts such as those arising from …
Mais »Integrating multi-criteria techniques with geographical information systems in waste facility location to enhance public participation
It is the premise of this paper that participative approaches that use IT-based methods, based on combined geographical information systems (GIS) and multi-criteria evaluation techniques that could involve the public in the decision-making process, have the potential to build consensus and reduce disputes and conflicts such as those arising from …
Mais »Compost units: Deaf ear to warning, only 75 hotels comply
Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWS&SB) MD, had warned the hoteliers by setting a deadline of August 15, which was later extended to November 15. He had also warned that water connection will be disconnected of hotels (Bulk Garbage Generators category) who don’t set up composting machines by …
Mais »Bengaluru: Want to compost? Learn it here!
Mayor Gangambike said that for any initiative to be successful, it should have the full support of citizens. Link: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/161218/bengaluru-want-to-compost-learn-it-here.html
Mais »18 months, 4 projects later, Mumbai housing society lauded by civic body
The society today generates 55kg of compost daily and collectively save around &837760,000 on their monthly electricity bill. Link: https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/18-months-4-projects-later-mumbai-housing-society-lauded-by-civic-body/story-10JY5836rQv1zJHs3Xk1JP.html
Mais »Burbank zero waste home
Developed by Burbank, in conjunction with RMIT and the Housing Industry Association, this project demonstrated the construction of a ‘zero waste home‘ that achieved a 99 reduction in waste sent to landfill. Link: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/About-us/Case-studies/Building-and-construction/Burbank-zero-waste-home
Mais »Economic analysis and life cycle impact assessment of municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal: A case study of Mumbai, India
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major concern in Indian cities. This work rigorously assesses the relative costs and the environmental and health benefits of alternative MSW management methods.
Mais »Economic analysis and life cycle impact assessment of municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal: A case study of Mumbai, India
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major concern in Indian cities. This work rigorously assesses the relative costs and the environmental and health benefits of alternative MSW management methods.
Mais »Economic analysis and life cycle impact assessment of municipal solid waste (MSW) disposal: A case study of Mumbai, India
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management is a major concern in Indian cities. This work rigorously assesses the relative costs and the environmental and health benefits of alternative MSW management methods.
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