for group 9

Conceptual drivers of waste management (resource sustainability) due to population growth, consumption increase and new markets opening up necessitates solutions such as recycling/re-use. In exploring Recycling as a solution, the following types of "waste" may be recycled/re-used and serve as raw materials to new products. Approach - Use a product centered approach, where focus is on the full waste management chain (zero - waste approach, holistic view including eco-design). - Explore energy costs. - What are the advantages and disadvantages of recycling the particular "waste". Include the following: - Legislation on waste management - Classification and sources of industrial wastes - Consequences of solid wastes The following table lists the waste topic, and the group allocated the "topic