The Dominion Post Image: Andrew Gorrie 2010:09:17 18:51:40

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The old railway station clock seems to have stopped at the same time as the very first earthquake".

Recycling disaster waste: Feasibility, method and effectiveness

Research papers, University of Canterbury Library

Recycling is often employed as part of a disaster waste management system. However, the feasibility, method and effectiveness of recycling varies between disaster events. This qualitative study is based on literature reviews, expert interviews and active participatory research of five international disaster events in developed countries (2009 Victorian Bushfires, Australia; 2009 L’Aquila earthquake, Italy; 2005 Hurricane Katrina, United States; 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, New Zealand; 2011 Great East Japan earthquake) to answer three questions: What are the main factors that affect the feasibility of recycling post-disaster? When is on-site or off-site separation more effective? What management approaches improve recycling effectiveness? Seven disaster-specific factors need to be assessed to determine the feasibility of disaster waste recycling programmes: volume of waste; degree of mixing of waste; human and environmental health hazards; areal extent of the waste; community priorities; funding mechanisms; and existing and disaster-specific regulations. The appropriateness of on or off-site waste separation depends on four factors: time constraints; resource availability; degree of mixing of waste and human and public health hazards. Successful recycling programmes require good management including clear and well enforced policies (through good contracts or regulations) and pre-event planning. Further research into post-disaster recycling markets, funding mechanisms and recycling in developing countries is recommended.

The Dominion Post Image: Craig Simcox 2011:02:28 08:38:01

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Emergency Co-ordination Centre in the Christchurch Art Gallery building. Staff at work with paintings in a gallery still on display".

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 66

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Response 66 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 71

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Response 71 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 68

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Response 68 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 8

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Response 8 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 59

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Response 59 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 62

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Response 62 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 49

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Response 49 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 2

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Response 2 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 3

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Response 3 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

The Dominion Post Image: Maarten Holl 2010:09:21 15:16:47

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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Anna Kaiser holding a sensor which connects to a PC and measures earthquakes. The data will be analysed by GNS".

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 64

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Response 64 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 11

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Response 11 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 12

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Response 12 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 17

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Response 17 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 15

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Response 15 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 1

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Response 1 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 53

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Response 53 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 55

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Response 55 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 51

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Response 51 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 56

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Response 56 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 57

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Response 57 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 5

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Response 5 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 52

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Response 52 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 60

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Response 60 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 6

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Response 6 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 61

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Response 61 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.

TEU Canterbury Branch Post-Earthquake Member Survey: Response 46

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Response 46 of 90 to a survey of members carried out by the Canterbury Branch of the TEU following the February 2011 earthquake.