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MANAGING WASTE IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

STO shines the spotlight on the topic of waste management in sustainable communities through a number of valuable resources, video links, and discussions championed by leading analysts from around the world. We cover a range of angles such as best practices, reprocessing lead batteries,

and how to establish a plastics recycling business.

For further resources you can download on waste management in sustainable communities, click through to our special micro site featured under Business Operations.

Commissioned by Sensis and published in 2010, Jon Dee's practical guide book Sustainable Growth gives small business owners invaluable advice on how to attain real dollar savings – and a market edge – when achieving their green goals.

"Recycling doesn't just save resources. It also saves water, saves energy and reduces greenhouse emissions," writes Jon, co-founder of Planet Ark and not-for-profit organisation Do Something!

Download or order your FREE copy of Sustainable Growth by clicking here. (Please note that orders will be dispatched free of charge in Australia only.)

Managing plastic waste is a global problem with increasing amounts of waste in developing countries, and industrialised nations. This technical brief outlines the research that needs to be conducted before establishing a plastics recycling business, such as availability of raw material, availability of technology and funds, and market prospects for recycled products.

Strengthening Local Capacities in Integrated Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM) in small and medium municipalities of Nepal aims to improve the health and environmental conditions of disadvantaged people living in the project municipalities. This paper outlines best practices on sustainable waste management technologies, processes and approaches.

As used lead acid batteries are regarded as hazardous waste, various laws, decrees and guidelines are developed on international and European level to deal with these materials. For used lead acid batteries often specific legislation is developed in combination with household batteries. This technical brief outlines the guidelines required for the environmentally sound management of waste lead acid batteries.

Did you know that one litre of oil can contaminate more than one million litres of water? "So if your business is using oil in any way, it's vital that you recycle it." Jon Dee, Sustainable Growth

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MANAGING WASTE IN SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

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