The role of an Eco Park in the sustainable development: a case in Wales

摘要

Waste has been identified as one of the most important environmental problems in Wales, and legislative and economic measures have been put in place to improve the sustainable management of waste. This paper introduces the concept of eco-industrial parks and discusses how they can play a role in the solution to the problem of managing waste sustainably, with particular consideration being given to local markets for recyclate. Market development is vital to allow waste to be transformed into a resource that can be used in the production processes of local manufacturers, reducing the need for the use of natural resources and creating local employment opportunities. A report is given of the progress to date of a pilot Eco Park project in Wales, addressing the economic, environmental and social factors that are emerging in the progress towards sustainable development.