Waste Management Data Collaboration for a Circular Economy
Waste Management Data Collaboration for a Circular Economy
Description:
This collaboration involves sharing data from waste management companies to support recycling, waste reduction, and the development of a circular economy in Abu Dhabi.
Objectives:
• Promote recycling and waste reduction.
• Support Abu Dhabi's sustainability and circular economy initiatives.
• Reduce landfill waste and improve resource efficiency.
Socio-Economic Impact:
• Government: Reduced waste disposal costs, lower environmental impact, and progress toward sustainability goals.
• Private Sector: Reduced waste management costs, access to statistics and insights on waste trends, and enhanced brand reputation for sustainability.
Potential Datasets:
• Data on waste disposal and recycling rates.
• Data from waste management companies on collection and processing.
• Environmental data linked to waste management (e.g., emissions from landfills).
• Data on waste produced by type and quantity from various manufacturing processes.
• Data on the types and volumes of packaging materials used and collected for recycling.
• Data on quantities and types of products returned by consumers for recycling or disposal.
• Information on types and quantities of waste generated from demolition projects (e.g., concrete, metal, wood).
• Data on organic waste generated, including types (e.g., plant, animal) and quantities.
• Data on the lifecycle of materials used in packaging, including recyclability and biodegradability.
Potential Stakeholders:
Waste Management and Recycling Companies, Waste Management and Recycling Companies, Retail and Consumer Goods Companies, Construction and Demolition Companies, Agriculture and Food Production Companies, Agriculture and Food Production Companies.
Code: Environment
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):
International Best Practices:
In Sweden, municipalities and waste management companies share data to support recycling initiatives and reduce landfill usage, promoting a circular economy.
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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