This project explored the challenges and opportunities associated with prospective implementations of big data analytics in Denmark’s waste industry. We found that while some waste management companies collect detailed data, they do not use or share their data adequately. We identified that, to begin implementing big data into Denmark’s waste industry, companies must: expand data collection on internal operations and waste per household; develop better data management systems; and review technical, ethical, and legal practices surrounding personal data on waste.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Celaj, Diana Dritan
• Shirai, Sola Shaka
• Shah, Akshaye Amish
• Desmond, Joshua Anthony

Subject

• Sustainability
• Security
• Industry
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101217-041523

Keyword

• Sustainability
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Data mining

Advisor

• Lauer, Hugh C
• Carrera, Fabio

Year

• 2017

Center

• Copenhagen, Denmark Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Dansk Affaldsforening

Date created

• 2017-10-12

Location

• Copenhagen

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright