Waste has become one of the most important issues affecting the
communities of the UK and indeed Europe. Disposing of our waste
to landfill without any concerns for the environment is simply
not an option anymore.
Landfill capacity is running out. EU directives are
demanding that less waste is dumped into landfill with
the possible
imposition of fines for failing Authorities. It is
crucial that all of the organisations involved in waste
work
together to develop a sustainable solution, because
getting wrong could end up with tax payers footing
a very large
bill.
Waste not, want not
Defra had witnessed
the impact of Planit-nw (sustainable
development learning-simulation)
and asked to consider the feasibility of
the approach for waste management. The feasibility
study confirmed that there was a desire for an innovative
approach to sustainable waste management training.
Our approach
builds an understanding of the subject,
at the same time as developing collaborative working.
The Solution PlanitWASTE is structured around a learning-simulation (computer-based
resource management model) and helps decision makers in England’s
North West. It raises awareness of the serious waste management
problems facing us over the next
5-15 years.
The
project focuses on improving long-term decision-making and
partnership building particularly between Local Authorities,
Waste Collection Authorities (WCA) and Waste Disposal Authorities
(WDA). Crucially, PlanitWASTE is linked to the Landfill Allowance
Trading Scheme (LATs) and focuses on improved performance for
Local authorities.
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Simulations
set in workshops allow delegates to test their
thinking and develop relationships they will require in the real world.
The learning-simulation is delivered in an interactive
workshop alongside non-computer activities. The simulation models a
county and the delegates a split into 5 teams to represent WCAs, WDA
and the Waste Industries.
Delivering PlanitWASTE
to Warrington Borough Council
The partnership
needs to work together to avoid LATs penalties and other problems
such as failing industries. Will the delegates create a sustainable
waste management strategy?
The final phase of the workshop
gets the delegate to reflect on what they have learned and
to start the process of action planning and ‘Making it
Happen’ in the real world.
“Interactivity and involvement.
Excellent input from Paul and Mary”
Applications
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Partnership working in the waste sector (WDAs, WCAs
and Waste Industries)
Planning engagement.
Education (Geography, Science and Business Studies).
Member and officer training
