Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization

Preface
 Part 1 Why Solid Waste Reduction?
 Chapter 1 Definition of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization
 1.1 Introduction
 1.2 Definitions
 1.3 The Hierarchy of Solid Waste Management
 1.4 The Three Rs and the Two Es
 1.5 The Systems Approach for Waste Minimization
 1.6 Summary
 Chapter 2 Background and Fundamentals of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization
 2.1 Introduction
 2.2 A Brief History of Solid Waste Management
 2.3 Environmental Laws and Regulations
 2.4 Solid Waste Generation around the World
 2.5 An Overview of Environmental Concerns. 2.6 Industrial Ecology and Solid Waste Exchanges2.7 Life Cycle Assessment
 2.8 Fundamentals of Recycling Processes
 2.9 Common Problems and the Human Factors of Recycling Systems
 2.10 Related Research
 2.11 Summary
 Chapter 3 Benefits of Solid Waste Management and Minimization
 3.1 Introduction
 3.2 Environmental Benefits
 3.3 Economic Benefits
 3.4 Corporate Image Benefits
 3.5 Personal and Social Benefits
 3.6 Summary
 Part 2 Solid Waste Assessment Strategies
 Chapter 4 Deployment Alternatives
 4.1 The Deployment of Solid Waste Minimization. 4.2 Choosing a Waste Minimization Provider or Partner4.3 Essential Elements of the Deployment Plan
 4.4 Summary
 Chapter 5 Creating a Successful Solid Waste Minimization Launch
 5.1 Introduction
 5.2 Executive Leadership
 5.3 Strategic Goals
 5.4 Resources
 5.5 Metrics
 5.6 Culture
 5.7 Communications
 5.8 Lessons Learned
 5.9 Summary
 Chapter 6 The Six Sigma Systems Approach for Deployment
 6.1 Introduction
 6.2 Define
 6.3 Measure
 6.4 Analyze
 6.5 Improve
 6.6 Control
 6.7 Summary
 Chapter 7 Metrics and Performance Measurement for Solid Waste Management
 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Solid Waste Quantity Measurement7.3 Business and Financial Measurement
 7.4 Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Measurements
 7.5 Summary
 Chapter 8 The General Approach for a Solid Waste Assessment
 8.1 Introduction to the Systems Approach Framework
 8.2 Step 1: Establish the Team and Define the Project
 8.3 Step 2: Existing Record Review
 8.4 Step 3: Process Mapping and Production Analysis
 8.5 Step 4: Solid Waste Sorts
 8.6 Step 5: Data Analysis
 8.7 Step 6: Identify Major Waste Minimization Opportunities
 8.8 Step 7: Determine, Evaluate, and Select Waste Minimization Alternatives. 8.9 Case Study-Potential Recycling Strategies8.10 Case Study-Major Waste Streams
 8.11 Step 8: Documentation and Development of the Deployment Plan
 8.12 Implementation and Execution of the Solid Waste Minimization Plan
 8.13 Validate the Program versus Goals
 8.14 Monitor and Continually Improve Performance
 Chapter 9 Training and Implementation
 9.1 Introduction
 9.2 Strategy
 9.3 Agendas for Training
 Chapter 10 Communicating and Leveraging Success
 Chapter 11 The Role of Creativity, Invention, and Innovation in Solid Waste Minimization.