Read, A. D., Phillips, P. S. and Murphy, A. (1998) Wastes minimisation as a local government issue: fact or fiction? Sustainable Development. 6(2), pp. 78-91. 0968-0802.
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Abstract:
Minimisation is the top priority of the waste management hierarchy, yet this paper suggests that minimisation is not being given the necessary policy framework required for its successful development in the UK, and questions whether minimisation is being afforded the respect and attention that is due to the preferable waste management option. This theme is investigated by surveying the county councils of England and a number of the constituent district and borough councils from a representative sample of these. Some 59% of English counties have a minimisation policy, whilst only 40% of the sampled local authorities had one. However, 47% of counties have participated in and supported a minimisation programme or trial within their region, whilst 31% of local authorities have been actively involved. It appears that county council practices are not filtering through to the local councils in their region as one would expect, and that Hampshire County Council stands alone as a model of best practice to be followed and utilized across the nation.
Subjects:
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD783 Municipal refuse. Solid wastes > TD793.9 Waste minimisation
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE170 Environmental policy
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE170 Environmental policy
Creators:
Read, A. D., Phillips, P. S. and Murphy, A.
Publisher:
Wiley
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Science and Technology (2010-2016)
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:
August 1998
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 78-91
Journal or Publication Title:
Sustainable Development
Volume:
6
Number:
2
Language:
English
DOI:
DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1719(199808)6:2<78::AID-SD87>3.0.CO;2-9
ISSN:
0968-0802
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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