Alan Tupicoff

atsolve pty ltd, Australia

Abstract Title:

Waste and Recycling, over generations.

Biography:

Alan Tupicoff - With 45+ years of experience across many global locations with experience as Sustainable Manager, Project Manager, Contract Manager, he has a passion for helping groups “open their eyes to see the issues around them” but also assisting them to reach their potential effective and efficient outcomes. Alan has co-authored 6 recent books on sustainability and is Executive Director - International – Finding Other Solutions (FOS) Consortium, as well as founder and CEO of ATsolve, established in 2017 to provide uniquely integrated business solutions. Today the impact of internet has changed communications, given rise to social media and a decline in real interpersonal communications. Recently, Alan also developed the MAPIS process to seek to address some of these issues.

Research Interests:

In todays world, there is occurring a shift in thought across all levels of society, including governments, business and communities, but is it in fact a new thought? If we look back to perhaps the 19th century (and earlier), there was less waste generated and items were often recycled. In ancient times, marble, stone and metals were often reused in major buildings and residential dwellings. They appreciated the “value” of these resources and it was common practice to recycle. In recent memory, the practice was often forgotten and it can be argued that the “throw away society” and the “image driven economies” grew and enhanced. Item had to look attractive so marketing and packaging became an essential part of the economies. People started to seek new and replacement items in their lives, often at the expense of the “old items” which became landfill. Today, there is developing the realisation that “Waste” can now be considered a “Valuable Commodity”. Not only recycling but reusing resources is increasing in its acceptance. • Recycling • Reusing • Waste treatment These terms are becoming “catchphrase” and are launching new generations of industries, which are underpinning economic restructuring. As mentioned earlier, jt can be argued that some of these “new practices” are rediscovering former values or learning / enhancing from earlier practices. This presentation is seeking to enhance the appreciation for perhaps a fundamental core understanding that waste can be valuable. The challenge is to : • Learn from the past • Appreciate the current issues • Adapt and appreciate the opportunities presented • Change is inevitable – so long as it is positive Keywords: Waste, Reuse, Energy, sustainability, learnings