Source ReductionSource Reduction

ENVM 649: Principles of Waste Management and Pollution Control

Dr. Robert Beauchamp

TO ACCOMPLISH REDUCING WASTE GENERATION:TO ACCOMPLISH REDUCING WASTE GENERATION:

CHANGE PRODUCT & PACKAGING DESIGN.

USE BENIGN SUBSTITUTES.

EXTEND PRODUCT LIFE.

USE BIODEGRADABLE INKS.

SOURCE REDUCTION - TWO MEANINGS SOURCE REDUCTION - TWO MEANINGS

REDUCE AMOUNT OF WASTE

REDUCE ITS TOXICITY

CAN BE A TRADE OFF.

ACCOMPLISHED BY:

– PRODUCT REDESIGN.

–  CONSUMER PRODUCT SELECTION.

–  INSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

IS NOT RECYCLING/ COMPOSTING OR HOUSEHOLD WASTE COLLECTION.

SOURCE REDUCTION PLANNING: SOURCE REDUCTION PLANNING:

WHAT IS TO BE REDUCED?

HOW MUCH OF IT?

HOW TO MEASURE RESULTS?

POLICY STATEMENT & GOALS?

SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAM: SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAM:

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM:

– STAFF SKILLS

– UNDERSTAND BEHAVIOR CHANGE CAN MINIMIZE WASTE.

– ABLE TO PLAN & PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

BARRIERS TO THE PROGRAM:

– RESULTS NOT IMMEDIATE.

– RETURN ON INVESTMENT IS SLOW.

SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAM: SOURCE REDUCTION PROGRAM:

EDUCATION:

– GOVERNMENTS PUBLISH & DISTRIBUTE MATERIALS. INCLUDE WASTE EDUCATION IN CURRICULUMS.

ECONOMIC INCENTIVES:

– VARIABLE DISPOSAL FEES

– TAXES & TAX CREDITS

– REFUND SYSTEMS

REGULATORY METHODS: REGULATORY METHODS:

REGULATIONS

BANS

POLLUTOR PAYS (EUROPE)