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Experiences of co-operative research studies between universities and local authorities

Experiences of co-operative research studies between universities and local authorities
Experiences of co-operative research studies between universities and local authorities
The modern waste industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-changing business sectors. In Europe, the last decade has seen a substantial number of environmental and waste directives, with an emphasis on increased producer responsibility, waste minimization, recycling, high technology incineration and landfill management. As a consequence, there is a greater requirement on the waste sector to operate to higher standards of professionalism and to incorporate best practice and new technologies in all activities, including greater use of academic research to influence decision-making. Because local authorities (LAs) are central to the delivery of effective waste management in the UK, it is important that their views, knowledge, experiences and skills are captured, utilized and incorporated into research programmes. This paper showcases a number of case studies where LAs and universities have co-operated successfully to mutual benefit on research projects. The case studies include research projects that focus on the development of infrastructure, service provision and improving public participation, including: civic amenity sites; waste management in medium-and high-density housing; carbon footprinting of recyclable materials; evaluating new recycling services; and collection of biodegradable waste. The practical implications, impacts, advantages and disadvantages of collaborative research activities are discussed together with lessons learned from an academic and LA perspective. Recommendations for devising and developing co-operative research studies are provided
Williams, I.D.
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Williams, I.D.
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Williams, I.D. (2009) Experiences of co-operative research studies between universities and local authorities. Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy. 04 - 08 Oct 2009.

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The modern waste industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-changing business sectors. In Europe, the last decade has seen a substantial number of environmental and waste directives, with an emphasis on increased producer responsibility, waste minimization, recycling, high technology incineration and landfill management. As a consequence, there is a greater requirement on the waste sector to operate to higher standards of professionalism and to incorporate best practice and new technologies in all activities, including greater use of academic research to influence decision-making. Because local authorities (LAs) are central to the delivery of effective waste management in the UK, it is important that their views, knowledge, experiences and skills are captured, utilized and incorporated into research programmes. This paper showcases a number of case studies where LAs and universities have co-operated successfully to mutual benefit on research projects. The case studies include research projects that focus on the development of infrastructure, service provision and improving public participation, including: civic amenity sites; waste management in medium-and high-density housing; carbon footprinting of recyclable materials; evaluating new recycling services; and collection of biodegradable waste. The practical implications, impacts, advantages and disadvantages of collaborative research activities are discussed together with lessons learned from an academic and LA perspective. Recommendations for devising and developing co-operative research studies are provided

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Published date: 2009
Additional Information: Paper 008
Venue - Dates: Twelfth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium, Sardinia, Italy, 2009-10-04 - 2009-10-08

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Local EPrints ID: 73763
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/73763
PURE UUID: 18847c79-28ce-410e-a10a-55badbef7b45
ORCID for I.D. Williams: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-0121-1219

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Date deposited: 17 Mar 2010
Last modified: 11 Dec 2021 04:03

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