9 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

Deepening Urban Resilience: Durban’s Multi-Sector Expansion of Flood Adaptation Strategies

The City of Durban, also known as eThekwini Municipality, has experienced three major flooding events over the past ten years (2017, 2019, 2022), which have had both localized impacts on informal settlements and city-wide consequences for infrastructure, besides multiple annual extreme weather events which occur at a smaller scale, but are very intense and destructive […]

Developing an eco-site and business plan for community compost

The city of River Falls, Wisconsin used to have a thriving community compost site that caters to its residents, providing a convenient location for the disposal of yard waste, including leaves and branches. Initially, the site was open for all city residents to use and this worked seamlessly due to a company’s free collection of […]

Upgrading the Transit Department facility

As Wausau MetroRide looks to update its facilities, engineering students created three designs that provide storage space for a bus fleet of 30 vehicles, introduce diesel-hybrid and electric bus charging and service capabilities, and expand office spaces for staff. UniverCity Contact Info: UniverCityAlliance@wisc.edu […]

Analyzing the costs and benefits of the Wausau ByBlock Project

Plastic, an epochal human invention, is now emerging as an environmental challenge. According to the data provided by the UN Environment Program, an annual discharge of 19 to 23 million tons of plastic waste clogs ecosystems, and equivalent to a volume commensurate with 2000 fully loaded garbage trucks. The indiscriminate disposal of plastic poses a […]

Evaluating the ByBlock plastic waste program for Wausau

ByFusion is a start-up company founded in 2017 with the goal of combating the plastic waste contamination that is becoming overwhelming in landfills and spilling into the ocean. They are currently marketing a new product to municipalities, recycling facilities, and waste management operations. This product is the subject of the following report: ByBlock. ByBlock is […]

Flood Early Warning System for the City of Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

The city of Manado, situated in the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia, is a vibrant hub for international tourism. Thousands of visitors flock to this provincial capital city with an interest in hiking the lush trails of Bunaken National Park or snorkeling in the colorful coral reefs of the Celebes Sea. However, underneath its picturesque […]

Circular Economy Strategies

The Town of Gilbert is a municipality in the East Valley within the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. With incredible population growth over the past decade, the Town is committed to maintaining high-quality services and amenities while continuing to plan for growth and development. As the Public Works Department is key to providing services to Town residents, […]

Solid Waste Master Plan

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Designing Innovative Waste Stream Diversion Opportunities

The Town of Gilbert is a fast-growing community in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area. With a population of over 270,000 residents who are eager to have a positive impact on their community, the Public Works Department Environmental Services Division is interested in exploring new, innovative ways to divert waste from landfills while […]

Fleet & Equipment Optimization and Efficiency

The Town of Gilbert’s Environmental Services Division manages solid waste services for the quickly-growing Town of over 270,000 residents. With a fast-growing population resulting in increased need for solid waste services, the Environmental Services Division is interested in exploring how the Town may more efficiently manage its fleet and equipment to continue to provide high-quality […]

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Sustainable Development Goal: 9 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure