Title: Academic Initiatives
1Academic Initiatives Linkages for Interventions
in Eco-Industrial Development
Prof. Marcelo P. Salazar MSU-IIT, Iligan City
2Global Environmental Outlook (UNEP 1997)
- While many may attribute the current
degradation of the worlds resources to poverty
and burgeoning population growth, the inefficient
use of resources, high levels of consumption,
waste generation, and industrial pollution are
equally to blame.
3Presentation Outline
- Introduction
- Industrial Ecology Conceptual Framework
- Operational Definitions
- Eco-industrial Development Ecosites
- MSU-IIT Initiatives
- Lessons Learned Experiences
- Some Recommendations
4Industrial Ecology Framework
5Some Operational Definitions
- Sustainable development is development that
meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs. (Brandland Commission, UN) - Industrial ecology is a systems approach to
efficient resource use and protection of the
environment, with focus not only on devising
improved methods of waste treatment and disposal
but also on the best opportunities to reduce
waste throughout the total material cycle from
virgin materials to finished products to end of
product life. (US environmental Protection
Agency, 2000)
6Some Operational Definitions
- Eco-industrial development -- is industrial
ecology in practice, based on the pursuit of the
three Es of sustainable development economy,
environment, and equity. It seeks to develop
symbiotic networks among and between businesses,
community and the public sector. (M. Schlarb,
Work and Environment Initiative, Cornell U) - Eco-industrial parks (EIP) a community of
business that cooperate with each other and with
the local community to efficiently share
resources (information, materials, water, energy,
infrastructure and natural habitat), leading to
economic gains, gains in environmental quality,
and equitable enhancement of human resources for
the business and local community. (Presidents
Council on Sustainable Development, USA, 1996)
7Some Operational Definitions
- By-product exchange (BPX) a set of companies
seeking to utilize each others by-products
(energy, water, and materials) rather than
disposing them as waste (Lowe, 2000) - Eco-industrial network (EIN)- a set of companies
collaborating to improve their environmental ,
social, and economic performance in a region.
(Lowe, 2000)
8Eco-Industrial Network
9Classification of Eco-Industrial Activities
(Research Triangle Institute)
- Mixed-use developments involving industrial,
commercial and - residential activity
- A site with environmentally-friendly
infrastructure, construction, - or design
- An industrial park designed around a single
environmental - theme, e.g. solar energy
- A collection of companies involved in green
manufacturing and - production
- A collection of environmental technology
companies - A recycling business cluster containing firms
involved in - resource recovery and remanufacturing of waste
materials - A single by-product exchange pattern or network
of exchanges.
10Classification of Ecosites (Research Triangle
Institute)
- Sites designed around an environmental theme
(e.g. green - infrastructure/construction)
- A collection of environmental technology
companies - A Collection of companies involved in green
manufacturing - and production
- Sites engaged in resource recovery (e.g. waste
recycling - clusters) waste materials
- Sites engaged in material exchanges
(Eco-industrial parks).
11Some EID Sites Kalundborg
12Some EID Sites Phillips Eco Center, USA
13Some EID Sites Isabel, Leyte
14Academic Initiatives Linkages
Projects of most SUCs are more of the
environmental-themed activities with some limited
connected and collaboration with government and
the community.
15MSU-IIT EID Initiatives
- Bamboocraft Technology Resource
- Center
- Nature Farming
- Solid Waste Management Program
16MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
17MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
- Aims to integrate major concerns on the
utilization of bamboo from research and
development, propagation, technology transfer,
production and commercialization. - R D supported by the Iligan City Government
- Propagation supported by Iligan City DENR
- Production commercialization with loan from
DOST Congressional support (CDF) - Common service facility
- Technology Transfer
18MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
Propagation
19MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
Propagation
Clamp A 2, 11 poles Soil Clay Location Bayug
Island
Balatakan, 49 poles Soil Loam Location Mibala,
Iligan City
Bagakay variety Location Abono, Iligan City
20MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
Present Facilities
21MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
Present Facilities
22MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
New Facilities
23MSU-IIT Bamboocraft Center
New Facilities
24MSU-IIT Nature Farming Program
Based on the Korean Kyusue Nature Farming
System Encompasses animal husbandry and crop
cultivation Technology already tested by NCCC
Farms in Calinan, Davao City
25MSU-IITs Nature Farming
- Role of Dept of Chem.Engg Tech-
- --Technology Transfer
- -- Development of formulations
- -- Demonstration facility
- -- Continuing research (e.g., use of corn
bran - instead of rice bran)
-
26MSU-IITs Nature Farming
- Product Lines
- -- Indigenous Microorganisms
- -- Fermented Plant Juice
- -- Fish Amino Acid
- -- Oriental Herb Nutrient
- -- Calcium Phosphate solution
- -- Calcium Solution
- -- Fermented Fruit Juice
- -- Seed Preparation Concoction
- -- Insect Attractant Formula
-
Contact person Prof. Sheila K. Ramos e-mail
set-skr_at_sulat.msuiit.edu.ph
27MSU-IITs Solid Waste Mgt Program New Planned
Features
- A material recovery facility will be established
where segregated wastes are put on stock. - Tie-up with a religious congregation for the sale
of recyclables. - Incorporation of a paper shredding facility to
handle the paper wastes of he Institute. - Network with the religious congregation who will
operate a paper recycling facility, with training
to be provided by the Institute. - Linking with the Department of Chemical
Technology for the operation of a composting
facility that suits Nature Farming. - Link with the farmers for the sale and use of
natural fertilizer, with assistance from the
congregation for the continuous monitoring and
motivation of farmer users. -
28MSU-IITs Solid Waste Mgt Program New Planned
Features
29Lessons Learned Experiences
- On Capacity Building
- On Micro-financing Needs
- On Policy Advocacy
- On Academes Role
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30Some Recommendations
- Involve all the stakeholders in any
multi-sectoral economic activity to ensure a
common understanding of expected business results
and environmental gains. Involvement will start
during the planning process, continue until the
program implementation and evaluation. - Develop project proposals that will interlink
different agencies in the promotion of
eco-industrial activities. Some agencies like
DENR, DA, Haribon Foundation and the LGUs are
more than willing to help in this effort
considering that environment is their key
concern. What they are waiting for are concrete,
doable projects that they can identify with. - The academe should be a constant initiator in
the preparation of project feasibility studies
for potential eco-industrial activities, given
the perceived local and international markets for
selected products.
31Some Recommendations
- Encourage an early development of entrepreneurial
spirit among the college students while they are
still in their junior or earlier years. The
effort of Union Cement Corporation, which is
focused on introducing these students to a
week-long business management game (a
computer-assisted course in basic business
economics and management) is worth replicating in
the future. The course, to be conducted by
volunteer-managers, is free for selected
students. - Involve the business chamber of the locality for
an effective implementation of a collaborative
effort along enterprise formation. Availment of
the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE)
incentives is facilitated by the business
chambers.
32Thank You