Dr Stephen Wise talking about the difficulties of sustainable waste disposal faced by rural and remote communities
How biotechnology is enabling remote and rural communities to manage waste on site
Living in a rural or remote community can have its advantages – greater access to the outdoors, lower crime rates, higher life expectancy and a stronger sense of belonging – but efficient and affordable waste management can be one of its biggest challenges, particularly for Local Authorities, NHS Healthcare Trusts and businesses.
The provision of waste services in rural communities in Scotland, Wales and England is typically more expensive than its urban counterparts due to low density populations, long distances between service-users and providers, and smaller communities that prohibit economies of scale.