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Planit-Waste learning simulation
Planit-WASTE learning simulation looks at waste in terms of the big picture. Waste
is not simply a technical or an economic problem. It cannot be isolated from social
problems and certainly not environmental issues.
Planit-WASTE models a county with three districts, all with different socio-economic,
environmental and waste profiles. The learning simulation is played by five teams,
who are judged on sustainability, recycling targets, landfill allowances, waste arisings
and viability.
Planit-WASTE has been used in three regions (including in the West Midlands) to bring
partnerships together and to consider waste in sustainable terms.
Applications/Outcomes:
- Improve the understanding of the growing waste problem.
- Improve the understanding of the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS) and waste
technologies.
- Considering diversion (from landfill) versus trading strategies.
- Ensure that waste management is thought of in sustainable terms.
- Improve decision-making and problem solving in waste management issues.
- Encourage a partnership approach to tackling waste management issues.
Audience
- Local Authority Officers.
- Local Authority Members.
- Managers and Decision Makers.
- Individuals involved in procurement.
- Individuals involved in waste partnerships.
- Individuals who work in the waste industries.
Planet-Waste was developed with assistance
from Defra
