Multi Criteria Analysis As A Tool For Sustainability Assessment Of A Waste Management Model

This paper will discuss what e-waste is, what is happening to the e-waste and why it is a problem. The paper will then discuss what can be done to improve the situation.

Environmental issues have become a norm in today’s society but that does not have to be the case. There are so many situations and relationships that occur between psychology and the preservation of the environment that will be discussed. Environmental issues and problems can be resolved but the willingness must be present. Creating a solution for waste management is just the start of helping resolve environmental problems. There are also economic, political and legal barriers that become present when trying to create a solution for waste management but having a clear understanding of them is vital. Having a resolution and a proposed

Conclusion – best ways to handle the rising problem like mass consumption, production, rubbish and how to protect it – recycling.

The waste problem in our world has become atrocious. As explained in “A Dirty Dilema” by Zada Lipman, waste from factories is being dumped in rivers, lakes, and open areas with no one around it. In “The Truth About Recycling” written by Leo Hickman, it explains how waste is being checked for quality and how people are losing confidence about recycling. For my last article, "Recycling Rare-Earth-Metal Waste Using Hydrometallurgical Methods." by E. G. Polyakov and A. S. Sibilev, they explain how metals can be recycled for better use or better storage. Our environment is slowly being destroyed because of how we get rid of waste, but we are able to fix this problem.

The world population is around 7 billion people and every person produces about 4.4 pounds of waste per day. More people will lead to the increase of wastes products and then will increase the risk of environmental issues. Today, the world able to recycle only 30% of waste products. According to Environmental Protection Agency “Approximately 55% of 220 million tons of waste generated each year in the United States ends up in one of the over 3,500 landfills. Municipal solid waste landfills are the second-largest source of human-related methane emissions in the United States, accounting for approximately 22 percent of these emissions in 2008”

When deciding how to handle solid waste, consider the alternatives in this order: source reduction, reuse, recycling, incineration then land filling. This hierarchy has remained unchanged and is still regarded as the best way to handle solid waste.

It is important to analyze the efficiency and effectiveness of the region of Waterloo’s methods for managing municipal waste, as over time waste will become an ever growing issue in our society. Through examining data provided by the region on their waste disposal methods and in comparison to other municipalities we will be able to conclude whether or not our waste is being efficiently managed here in Waterloo. Waste management is a common goal across all municipalities. It refers to control strategies targeted at the reduction in quantity and toxicity of wastes at different stages of disposal. It is a method for controlling wastes that cannot be completely eliminated from the environment.

To analyze the factors that are influencing optimized waste management services, it was necessary to establish a robust evidence base from Government reports , local authority reviews & waste management technology analysiss. Each of the reports & studies considered differing factors to achieving economies of scale, & provided a broader range of influencing variables including the following:

With the development of modern society, increasing amount of population, more and more resources are required, industries produce more products for us to use and the wastes

The most important component in dealing with the disposal of hazardous and solid waste is the location of the site itself. I would be extremely picky about where the disposal sites would be. I wouldn’t want them near hospitals, schools, churches or wildlife. It would be a hard process to find a location that would work. You would need multiple locations within every country and the size of the site would be based on the population numbers. I would want an area that is away from people and not near any forest to be my site of choosing. My second biggest component would be making sure the workers who would be dealing with these waste products were properly protected. I would make sure they have the needed equipment, such as suits and education to protect themselves. I would also make sure they undergo regular health screening to ensure they are in good enough health to deal with these products. The site only works if there are people there who are able to care for it. It is important that they are educated on why they are doings things in such a manner so they understand why it is key to follow protocols.

The average resident produces seven and a half pounds of garbage every day that is buried down in landfills and litters lands costing a great amount of money. Nowadays, people face no more critical trouble than the need to save the weakening environment, mainly in urban areas, where solid wastes are uselessly dumped. It has been observed that cities have no controlled structure for garbage disposal. Each year, millions of dollars are spent picking up litter and more is thrown away in valuable materials that could be recycled. As humanity develops new technology and equipment, the level of waste increases every day. Due to the fact that there is a huge problem with garbage disposal, government representatives must contribute to resolving

The increase of garbage creates issues for humans. For humans throwing away something every day is a daily routine. Due to the amount of trash produced every day it is seen as an issue because one person could make at least seven pounds of garbage increasing the landfills mass. The reasoning for recycling is to manage the waste humans produce. Waste buildup makes landfills larger in size making water pollution and air pollution more likely to become higher. The environment has been neglected with the amount of clutter, this causes little space in landfills. Landfills increase

R.Rajamanikam, G.Poyyamoli(2014) discussed the importance of waste stream analysis with special reference to the domestic waste to design and develop sustainable solid waste management systems in the higher education institutions(HEIs) through a study conducted at staff quarters of aim herry engineering college (PEC) . Solid waste was segregated into compostable(organic) , dry and special wastes. The results showed that the average household solid waste was 1.76 kg/day. The composition of solid waste was found . It was also found that there was a considerable portion of recyclables. Based on these findings programs and policies for improving source segregation , storage of recyclables , collection and transportation and safe disposal methods to facilitate increased recovery rate towards forming an inclusive sustainable waste

Proper waste disposal reduces the impact of waste into the atmosphere by observing the proper methods of disposing. Because improper disposal of our wastes imposes cost on others, waste disposal has been a big political issue. Dirty disposal methods such as dumping are big problems nowadays. Though the easiest among any method, it creates health risks for the public. Waste disposal was not always observed and monitored properly; therefore, everyone must comply with the methods used in order to achieve environmental advantages. Achieving this awareness in proper waste disposal is important to lessen the waste we dispose improperly.

Pollution is a major problem globally and it becomes greater as the human population continues to rise exponentially. One of the major problems with increased population is higher waste production, which creates increased air, soil, and water pollution. To resolve this problem waste reduction must be of primary importance in preventing and reducing pollution. Waste management can be an expensive undertaking if not managed correctly so sustainable practices must be addressed. While pollution prevention and reduction programs can be expensive if not managed correctly, waste reduction is essential for the reduction and prevention of pollution.