Convergence of the waste and water sectors: risks, opportunities and future trends – discussion paper

Fam, DM; Turner, A; Latimer, G; Liu, A; Giurco, D; Starr, P

Convergence of the waste and water sectors: risks, opportunities and future trends – discussion paper

Fam, DM

Turner, A

Latimer, G Liu, A Giurco, D

Starr, P

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Publisher:: Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS
Publication Type:: Report
Citation:: 2017, pp. 1 - 24
Issue Date:: 2017-05-22

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dc.contributor.author	Fam, DM https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5549-5034	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Turner, A https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0586-5615	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Latimer, G	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Liu, A	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Giurco, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1707-9531	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Starr, P	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-05-22	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	2017, pp. 1 - 24	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/99783
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this discussion paper is to bring to light the increasing convergence of the water and waste sectors and the associated risks, benefits, and future trends already on the horizon. Current examples of convergence in managing coal seam gas (CSG), food waste, fats, oils and grease (FOG) and biosolids, provide insights into not only the risks to public and environmental health of waste streams that cross sectoral boundaries but also potential opportunities for the water and waste sectors to seize as business opportunities. What is clear is that convergence between these sectors is already happening and in some cases there are adverse environmental consequences and associated health impacts. A key message from this research is the need to take an integrated and coordinated approach to planning and regulating the convergence of the water and waste sectors. Key recommendations to manage the risks associated with cross sector convergence of the water and waste sectors include facilitating: (1) increased engagement between regulators of each sector, (2) greater communication across sectors (3) a co-ordinated approach and plan to managing waste streams, (4) the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks that cross sectors and (5) a coordinated approach to the assessment of research needs.	en_US
dc.publisher	Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS	en_US
dc.title	Convergence of the waste and water sectors: risks, opportunities and future trends – discussion paper	en_US
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Abstract:

The aim of this discussion paper is to bring to light the increasing convergence of the water and waste sectors and the associated risks, benefits, and future trends already on the horizon. Current examples of convergence in managing coal seam gas (CSG), food waste, fats, oils and grease (FOG) and biosolids, provide insights into not only the risks to public and environmental health of waste streams that cross sectoral boundaries but also potential opportunities for the water and waste sectors to seize as business opportunities. What is clear is that convergence between these sectors is already happening and in some cases there are adverse environmental consequences and associated health impacts. A key message from this research is the need to take an integrated and coordinated approach to planning and regulating the convergence of the water and waste sectors. Key recommendations to manage the risks associated with cross sector convergence of the water and waste sectors include facilitating: (1) increased engagement between regulators of each sector, (2) greater communication across sectors (3) a co-ordinated approach and plan to managing waste streams, (4) the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks that cross sectors and (5) a coordinated approach to the assessment of research needs.

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