Action research and residential waste minimisation in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Farrelly, Trisia; Tucker, Corrina

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2014.07.003

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“…In such a way, research has turned to evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of information or incentives for improved public participation in recycling schemes [23,24,25]. As the emphasis in waste policy has shifted further up the Waste Hierarchy to focus on minimisation and prevention [26,27] alongside recycling, so work on attitudes and behaviours has begun to examine these, and to highlight the differences between attitudes and behaviours with respect to reuse and prevention on the one hand, and recycling on the other [28,29,30,31].…”

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From Waste to Resource: The Trade in Wastes and Global Recycling Economies

Gregson

Crang

2015

Annu. Rev. Environ. Resour.

122

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From Waste to Resource: The Trade in Wastes and Global Recycling Economies

Gregson

Crang

2015

Annu. Rev. Environ. Resour.

122

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“…However, this approach has recognised limitations, including that associated with self-reported data, where there is the possibility for respondents 'to exaggerate their waste management behaviours especially when these are perceived to be ethically sound" [40] (p. 27). This limitation was minimised through the application of "integrated methodologies" including a blend of qualitative and quantitative research tools to provide "greater depth, context, and nuance" to responses [20] (p. 15). While the survey was predominantly quantitative, respondents were encouraged to include additional written comments and three solely qualitative open-ended questions were included.…”

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Is Voluntary Product Stewardship for E-Waste Working in New Zealand? A Whangarei Case Study

2019

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New Zealand currently manages its annually-generated 99,000 tonnes of e-waste via voluntary product stewardship schemes. Limited data is available to determine the success of this approach. This lack of data is cited as the logic preventing the declaration of e-waste as a priority product by the Minister for the Environment which would trigger the enforcement of mandatory product stewardship. This case study involved an online survey of 264 Whangarei District householders asking questions about e-waste creation and management, as well as analyses of local services, and local and national policy. It found that only 1.8% of the estimated e-waste created in the district is recycled by municipal services, with the 'cost to recycle' and 'a lack of knowledge' presenting barriers to engagement in these services. The 'lack of ability to repair/the cost to repair' was found to be the most significant driver for e-waste creation. The adoption of mandatory product stewardship for e-waste was recommended to ensure robust and transparent data collection, see recycling services become more accessible, and raise awareness of these services, thus reducing the value-action gap. Mandatory e-waste management would also impact product design to ensure affordable repair-ability, further supporting a circular economy for electronic goods.

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“…Since Lewin [47] established the concept of action research, this methodology has been used in the academic literature, including in studies related to the environment [48]. In action research, the researcher must be present and participates in the organization's development and implementation of process modifications and improvements [49].…”

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Overall Environmental Equipment Effectiveness as a Metric of a Lean and Green Manufacturing System

2015

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This paper presents a new metric for describing the sustainability improvements achieved, relative to the company's initial situation, after implementing a lean and green manufacturing system. The final value of this metric is identified as the Overall Environmental Equipment Effectiveness (OEEE), which is used to analyze the evolution between two identified states of the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and the sustainability together, and references, globally and individually, the production steps. The OEE is a known measure of equipment utilization, which includes the availability, quality and performance of each production step, In addition to these factors, the OEEE incorporates the concept of sustainability based on the calculated environmental impact of the complete product life cycle. Action research based on the different manufacturing processes of a tube fabrication company is conducted to assess the potential impact of this new indicator. The case study demonstrates the compatibility between green and lean manufacturing, using a common metric. The OEEE allows sustainability to be integrated into business decisions, and compares the environmental impact of two states, by identifying the improvements undertaken within the company's processes.

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Action research and residential waste minimisation in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

From Waste to Resource: The Trade in Wastes and Global Recycling Economies

From Waste to Resource: The Trade in Wastes and Global Recycling Economies

Is Voluntary Product Stewardship for E-Waste Working in New Zealand? A Whangarei Case Study

Overall Environmental Equipment Effectiveness as a Metric of a Lean and Green Manufacturing System

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