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| About the book |
Implement successful solid waste analysis and minimization strategies Provide sustainable solutions to solid waste issues with help from this hands-on guide. Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization: A Systems Approach offers up-to-date technical details on current and potential solid waste minimization practices. This authoritative resource presents a framework for the proper application of solid waste analysis tools, and demonstrates the benefits in terms of environmental impact, process efficiencies, and financial enhancement. Twenty-one real-world case studies covering all industries, from manufacturing to service facilities, are included. Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization: A Systems Approach covers:
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| About the authors |
Matthew J. Franchetti is currently an assistant professor of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering and director of undergraduate studies of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Programs at The University of Toledo. |
| Table of contents |
Preface Part 1. Why Solid Waste Reduction Ch 1. Definition of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization Ch 2. Background and Fundamentals of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization Ch 3. Benefits of Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization Part 2. Solid Waste Assessment Strategies Ch 4. Deployment Alternatives Ch 5. Creating a Successful Solid Waste Minimization Launch Ch 6. The Six Sigma Systems Approach for Deployment Ch 7. Metrics and Performance Measurement for Solid Waste Management Ch 8. The General Procedure for a Solid Waste Assessment Ch 9. Training and Implementation Ch 10. Communicating and Leveraging Success Ch 11. The Role of Creativity, Invention, and Innovation in Solid Waste Minimization Part 3. Solid Waste Generation Modeling: Characterization, Prediction, and Evaluation Ch 12. Introduction Ch 13. Research Methodology Ch 14. Data Collection Ch 15. Solid Waste Characterization by Business Activities Ch 16. Solid Waste Estimation and Prediction Ch 17. Benchmarking and Evaluation Ch 18. Model Development and Integration Ch 19. Model Validation and Case Study Application Ch 20. Model Summary and Recommendations for Future Research Part 4. Case Studies Ch 21. Introduction to Case Studies Ch 22. Agricultural, Forestry, and Fishing Applications Ch 23. Mining Applications Ch 24. Construction Applications Ch 25. Food and Kindred Product Manufacturing Applications Ch 26. Apparel- and Fabric-Manufacturing Applications Ch 27. Wood- and Lumber-Manufacturing Applications Ch 28. Paper-Manufacturing Applications Ch 29. Printing and Publishing Applications Ch 30. Chemical and Petroleum Processing Applications Ch 31. Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Ch 32. Primary and Fabricated Metal Industries Ch 33. Electronics, Semiconductors, and Other Electrical Equipment Ch 34. Industrial and Commercial Machinery Including Automotive Manufacturing Ch 35. Transportation, Logistical, and Warehousing Applications Ch 36. Health Systems Applications Ch 37. Commercial, Retail, Financial, and Government Office Applications Ch 38. Accommodations and Food Service Applications Ch 39. Automotive Service Applications Ch 40. Education Applications Ch 41. International Manufacturing Applications Ch 42. International Service Applications References Index |
