INTRODUCTION
It is evident to all of us that the world has been experiencing a serious breakdown in waste management for several decades. The planet's population is growing, economies are developing, consumption is increasing, and waste production continues to rise. Waste management systems are poorly developed not only in developing countries but also in developed nations.
The prevailing policy of "dispose and forget about the problem" has led to increasing environmental pollution and numerous complications within the recycling industry, which deals with waste transportation and processing. Additionally, there is a trend of wealthier countries influencing less affluent nations to accept waste exports. The lack of uniform global waste management standards has put us on the brink of an ecological catastrophe.
In this era of globalization, the world urgently needs to adopt a unified waste sorting standard.
The authors of this eBook, as members of the 369 SORT YOUR WASTE campaign, propose a global solution: the adoption of a standardized waste sorting method for households and non-residential buildings such as businesses, institutions, and public facilities.
We believe that the method of sorting and collecting waste is a key element that shapes the entire logistics, transportation, and processing of waste in later stages. It is the foundation for building a strong, dynamic, efficient, and profitable recycling industry.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance to understand that the development of a global ISO standard for waste sorting is necessary. ISO stands for the International Organization for Standardization, and the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) is a member of this organization.
Our goal is first to submit our proposal for review by PKN before expanding it to international markets. However, time will tell what the future holds.
As a future global waste sorting standard, the specification of the 369 SORT YOUR WASTE method is being distributed under a Freemium license (eventually Open Source), allowing free usage or an optional fee as defined in our pricing models on the campaign’s online store.
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ASSUMPTIONS
Unlike other waste sorting methods currently in use, the 369 SORT YOUR WASTE method is based on scientific principles, mainly vortex mathematics and number theory, as well as physical processes of material transformation.
From a comprehensive perspective, our activities—primarily consumption and/or production—are, in physical terms, nothing more than material transformation. The byproduct of this transformation is waste, which enters the environment.
Since this is a physical process with increasing entropy, mathematical analyses must be considered to regulate material flow in a way that harmonizes with the surrounding world. We believe this approach can help limit entropy growth within the human-economy-environment system and reduce the growing problems associated with waste processing and the everyday task of waste sorting.
Our assumptions and mathematical analyses are simple and universal enough to determine the exact number of waste fractions that should be used at different stages of sorting, storage, and transportation.
As a starting point for the linear waste processing model, it is essential to understand our universal recycling equation and the meaning of its variables:
X + Y + Z = 18, where X=3, Y=6, Z=9.
In this linear equation, we extrapolate the values of variables based on the principles described by one of the pioneers of vortex mathematics, Marko Rodin, and the brilliant scientist Nikola Tesla.
Variable meanings:
The division into three package options—MINI, MIDI, and MAXI (minimal, standard, extended)—is intended to encourage waste sorting. The MINI package, which involves minimal sorting, should be the most expensive, while the MAXI package, requiring more user effort, should be the cheapest. Pricing should be structured in a way that incentivizes users to upgrade to a higher sorting package.
These are the additional fractions listed above. According to the equation, in the initial stages, waste can be sorted into a minimum of 3 to 9 fractions weekly, with additional fractions sorted based on specific needs.
SUMMARY
We have predefined waste fractions based on our analyses, assumptions, and a mathematical linear equation. This method provides a comprehensive approach to waste fraction classification and aims to address the needs of everyday users.
By implementing a three-tier motivational system, we encourage individuals to sort waste more thoroughly, thus reducing waste collection costs. Those unwilling to sort will pay higher fees since additional sorting must be done on their behalf by a trained waste sorter at the third preliminary sorting stage.
We are introducing this new element to complement the system and ensure more effective waste management.
