The Six Sigma Approach to Solid Waste Management and Minimization： Moving towards Zero Landfill Facilities  

作　　者：Matthew Franchetti 

机构地区：[1]Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio 43606, USA

出　　处：《Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering(B)》2012年第3期299-311,共13页环境科学与工程（B）

摘　　要：This article provides an overview of an eleven step solid waste analysis and minimization process that is based on the six sigma approach to problem solving that may be applied at a wide variety of organizations. The six sigma approach provides a holistic process that focuses on minimizing defects, in this case, eliminating waste disposed at landfills. As many organizations are moving towards ＂zero landfill＂ facilities, such a process is needed to aid in achieving these goals. The eleven step processes provides details on establishing goals, creating process flowcharts, conducting waste sorts, data collection, establishing baseline data, identifying improvement opportunities, cost justification, executing improvement plans and validating results. The article also includes a case study that applies that eleven step process. The goal of the article is to provide the audience with a structured process to evaluate and minimize solid waste generation based on cost justified improvement opportunities.

关 键 词：Six sigma solid waste auditing zero landfill solid waste minimization. 

分 类 号：X705[环境科学与工程—环境工程] F273.2[经济管理—企业管理]