Head, N., Phillips, P. S., Tudor, T. L. and Bates, M. P. (2013) Towards a zero waste vision: backcasting as a potential method for achieving effective policy formation. In: Proceedings of 28th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management. Philadelphia, USA: Widener University. 1091-8043. pp. 921-932.
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Abstract:
Waste management is a complex systemic problem with implications across economic sectors and impacts diverse areas of policy development including resource efficiency/security and energy. The current target driven policy approach; based on implementing European Union (EU) Waste Framework Directive (WFD); is considered restrictive for perceiving waste management options over the long-term. Backcasting is a social sciences methodology recently applied to waste having the potential to present complex problems in a novel manner, allowing radical change to be envisaged. A four phase methodology was developed to apply backcasting as a novel method for waste management in the United Kingdom. Phase one was a visioning workshop; phase two a detailed case study region baseline analysis; phase three development of scenario pathways; while phase four focused on identifying critical points working backwards from 2050. Initial research results are presented; namely the zero waste vision for 2050 and the detailed baseline analysis. Subsequently, the paper discusses these and the iterative process for identifying critical points and scenario pathways.
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:
Head, N., Phillips, P. S., Tudor, T. L. and Bates, M. P.
Publisher:
Widener University
Northamptonshire and East Midlands:
Environment
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 > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date:
March 2013
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 921-932
Title of Book:
Proceedings of 28th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management
Event Title:
28th International Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management
Event Dates:
10-13 March 2013
Place of Publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Event Location:
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Event Type:
Conference
Number of Pages:
12
Language:
English
ISBN:
1091-8043
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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