Circular Economy and Waste Management Data Collaboration

Description:

This collaboration involves data sharing with waste management companies and manufacturing firms to analyze waste production and recycling trends. The goal is to support a circular economy by optimizing waste reduction, recycling, and resource recovery.


Objectives:

• Reduce waste and promote recycling across industries.
• Support the development of a circular economy in Abu Dhabi.
• Improve resource efficiency and reduce landfill usage.


Socio-Economic Impact:

• Government: Lower landfill and waste management costs, alignment with sustainability goals, and environmental benefits.
• Private Sector: Reduced waste disposal costs, improved sustainability practices, and access to recycled materials for production.

Potential Datasets:

• Manufacturing data on resource inputs and waste byproducts.
• Breakdown of waste production across different industries.
• Data on raw material usage across manufacturing and production.
• Tracking of recycled material availability for various industries.
• Data on the carbon footprint, water usage, and other environmental metrics of waste management practices.
• Insights on how consumers dispose of different types of waste.

Potential Stakeholders:

Waste Management Companies, Recycling Companies, Retail and Consumer Goods Companies, Construction and Demolition Firms, Food and Beverage Companies, Food and Beverage Companies.

Code: Economy


Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Sustainable Cities and Communities
Responsible Consumption and Production
Partnerships for the Goals
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Climate Action
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

International Best Practices:

In Sweden, private companies collaborate with the government on circular economy initiatives, optimizing waste recycling and reducing landfill reliance.

How to get involved?

D4G Alliance initiative facilitates win-win collaboration between relevant stakeholders where privately held data are utilized to produce actionable insights for the public interest in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.

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