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A Gis-Based Modeling Approach To High-Resolution Anthropogenic Heat Flux And Building Energy Demand In Los Angeles, Yuanfan Zheng
A Gis-Based Modeling Approach To High-Resolution Anthropogenic Heat Flux And Building Energy Demand In Los Angeles, Yuanfan Zheng
All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Anthropogenic heat flux (Q f ) originates from energy consumption in buildings, industrial plants, vehicle exhaust, and human metabolism. Q f is an important component of the urban Surface Energy Balance (SEB) system and a key to understanding many urban environmental issues. Climate change affects building energy consumption in many ways, and building energy consumption is the largest contributor to Q f in many cities. One of these contributions comprises changes in heating and cooling demands in buildings. The increase in annual energy use in cities results in more carbon emissions and constitutes a great challenge to urban sustainability because …
Through The Looking Glass: Viewing First-Year Composition Through The Lens Of Information Literacy, Alexandria Chisholm, Brett Spencer
Through The Looking Glass: Viewing First-Year Composition Through The Lens Of Information Literacy, Alexandria Chisholm, Brett Spencer
Communications in Information Literacy
This paper presents a case study of how librarians can situate themselves as pedagogical partners by bringing their unique information literacy perspective and expertise to the programmatic assessment process. This report resulted from the Thun Library and the Penn State Berks Composition Program's collaboration to assess the institution’s first-year composition (FYC) course. From previous programmatic assessments of their students’ work, the faculty had a sense that students struggled with source use in their rhetoric but found it difficult to pinpoint students’ exact source issues. By adapting a rubric theoretically-grounded in the ACRL Framework to deconstruct the concept of source use …
We Gotta Work With What We Got: School And Community Factors That Contribute To Educational Resilience Among African American Students, Denae Bradley
We Gotta Work With What We Got: School And Community Factors That Contribute To Educational Resilience Among African American Students, Denae Bradley
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis examines how Black residents in the Mississippi Delta claim and deploy agency and resiliency in a rural community context entrenched in a legacy of oppression. Black, low-income communities are implicitly labeled non-resilient when macro-level community capitals and resiliency literature are applied. However, I find that resiliency is culturally distinctive and oftentimes detected in ritual, daily processes in Black communities. This thesis rejects dominant narratives that Black communities in Mississippi are only poor, backwards, and lacking. It questions the assumption that dominant institutions have created inescapable boundaries for Black people in this region and challenges the notion that the …
Small Scale Living, Jake Pennington, Bailey Carpenter, Mark Trepanier, Fiona Bean
Small Scale Living, Jake Pennington, Bailey Carpenter, Mark Trepanier, Fiona Bean
Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts
No abstract provided.
Gender, Politics, Market Segmentation, And Taste: Adult Contemporary Radio At The End Of The Twentieth Century, Saesha Senger
Gender, Politics, Market Segmentation, And Taste: Adult Contemporary Radio At The End Of The Twentieth Century, Saesha Senger
Theses and Dissertations--Music
This dissertation explores issues of gender politics, market segmentation, and taste through an examination of the contributions of several artists who have achieved Adult Contemporary (AC) chart success. The scope of the project is limited to a period when many artists who figured prominently in both the broader mainstream of American popular music and the more specific Adult Contemporary category were most commercially viable: from the mid-1980s through the 1990s. My contention is that, as gender politics and gendered social norms continued to change in the United States at this time, Adult Contemporary – the chart, the format, and the …
Recollections And Voices: An Appalachian Community Revisited, Kristina M. Hash, Christine E. Rittenour, Catherine Gouge, Tamba M'Bayo, Lori Hostuttler, Tyler Redding
Recollections And Voices: An Appalachian Community Revisited, Kristina M. Hash, Christine E. Rittenour, Catherine Gouge, Tamba M'Bayo, Lori Hostuttler, Tyler Redding
Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal
Scott’s Run has a rich history as a tight-knit, coal-built community in the heart of rural Appalachia. To learn more about the lives of the community members during the Depression Era, an interdisciplinary research team from five departments at a major university in the state conducted an oral history project focused on historical photos of the community. Individuals who grew up in the area reviewed photographs taken early in the 20th century and provided information and shared stories related to the time and place of the images for context. The interviews uncovered key themes that told a much more …
An Assessment Of Farmer Participation In The United States Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Services’ Conservation Technical Assistance Program In West Virginia, Matt D. Oliver
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
Food and fiber production on America’s farmlands have a major influence on the environment, therefore, soil and water conservation practices are critical. NRCS has provided no-fee technical assistance for nearly 100 years through the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program. The CTA program is essential because it provides technical knowledge directly to farmers for planning and implementing conservation practices that are proven to benefit environmental health and on-farm production. CTA program funds support NRCS staff and training and are thereby the local service delivery vehicle for all NRCS programs. However, in recent years, funding for CTA has remained relatively constant while …
A Cross-Country Study Of Mis-Implementation In Public Health Practice, Karishma S. Furtado, Elizabeth L. Budd, Rebecca Armstrong, Tahna Pettman, Rodrigo Reis, Pauline Sung-Chan, Zhaoxin Wang, Ross C. Brownson
A Cross-Country Study Of Mis-Implementation In Public Health Practice, Karishma S. Furtado, Elizabeth L. Budd, Rebecca Armstrong, Tahna Pettman, Rodrigo Reis, Pauline Sung-Chan, Zhaoxin Wang, Ross C. Brownson
Open Access Publications
No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Resident Attitudes, Social Capital, And Stakeholder Engagement On Rural Tourism Development In West Virginia., Doug Arbogast
The Effect Of Resident Attitudes, Social Capital, And Stakeholder Engagement On Rural Tourism Development In West Virginia., Doug Arbogast
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
While rural tourism has been a prominent topic of tourism research sine the 1970’s, more research is needed to further identify key factors for success and methodologies successful in achieving both theoretical and practical outcomes that can advance field of study. This study attempted to apply a mixed methods approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore factors for success by gathering data from a wide range of stakeholders attempting to triangulate results using a transdisciplinary approach. Multi-stakeholder engagement (key informants, local residents, and visitors) in the tourism development process is essential in identifying opportunities and challenges and appropriate …
Division Of Tenncare Annual Report Fy 2018, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.
Division Of Tenncare Annual Report Fy 2018, Tennessee. Department Of Human Services.
TennCare Annual Report
No abstract provided.
The Compass, Summer 2019
The Compass, 2018-
The Compass is an annual orientation guide for VCU students produced by the Student Media Collective in the VCU Student Media Centered. The guide is distributed physically during summer orientation sessions for new and transfer students. The publication includes short articles, illustrations, letters of welcome from students and administrators, comics, and advertisements from VCU and Richmond organizations.
Innovative Instruction: Learning In Blended Human Anatomy Education, Mia Summer Nobles
Innovative Instruction: Learning In Blended Human Anatomy Education, Mia Summer Nobles
Theses and Dissertations
Despite the robust literature surrounding the benefits of blended learning including improved student learning and positive student perceptions of learning (Bishop & Verleger, 2013; O'Flaherty & Phillips, 2015), simply rearranging the structure of activities or incorporating technology does not ensure a more meaningful learning experience (Duffy & McDonald, 2008; Gopal et al., 2006). There exists a danger of educators attempting the translation of blended learning without thoroughly understanding how it works (Ash, 2012). Considering the definition of blended learning as the "organic integration of thoughtfully selected and complementary F2F and online approaches and technologies" Garrison & Vaughan, 2008, p. 148), …
Intsaba: A Mountain Home, Andrew C. Von Maur, Christopher Perry, Troy Homenchuk, 2019 Urban Design Studio, Andrews University
Intsaba: A Mountain Home, Andrew C. Von Maur, Christopher Perry, Troy Homenchuk, 2019 Urban Design Studio, Andrews University
All Books
The quality of the work in this book is all that was expected and more. This is the beginning of a journey that will impact all eSwatini. The Architecture School at Andrews University will remain a significant companion on this wonderful journey. We consider these children as Hope Seekers and our coffee table book about them shows the courage and ingenuity they display as they strive to survive. We are indeed all ‘hope seekers,’ except that we have options and they don’t. We praise God that there is now an open window to bring real hope to a population of …
Experiences Of Asian American And Immigrant Asian Women In The United States Higher Education Administration, Sayani Roy
Experiences Of Asian American And Immigrant Asian Women In The United States Higher Education Administration, Sayani Roy
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
This study investigates the experiences of Asian American and immigrant Asian faculty members and administrators in the U.S. higher education. The motivation of this study was, in spite of the rising presence and educational attainment, Asian American and immigrant Asian women are notably underrepresented in academic leadership roles. Asian American women fall far behind White females in leadership positions in higher education. Grounded in a theoretical framework guided by Mohanty’s Post Colonialist Feminist Criticism, a qualitative research has been conducted where 15 female participants (faculty members and/or administrators in the U.S. higher education), who identified themselves as Asian Americans or …
Supporting Strong Families And Capable Communities Through Cross-National Research, Nathan C. Taylor, Deborah K. Hartman, Richard Bischoff, Alan Hayes, Paul R. Springer, David Perkins
Supporting Strong Families And Capable Communities Through Cross-National Research, Nathan C. Taylor, Deborah K. Hartman, Richard Bischoff, Alan Hayes, Paul R. Springer, David Perkins
Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies: Faculty Publications
Background Mental and behavioral ill-health are growing global problems and while there are promising evidence-based approaches aimed at reducing their impact, availability of services varies greatly, not only across nations, but also between urban, regional, and remote locations. Rural areas face accessibility and acceptability challenges related to mental health services that are similar to barriers experienced in developing countries. Initiatives to address mental health challenges in under-served rural areas can inform global mental health strategies.
Methods Using a public health approach, we illustrate how innovations in rural communities build community capacity and capability in areas that are currently, and are …
Exploring The Lived Experience Of Female Presidents In Higher Education: A Journey Of Ascension To The Rural Community College Presidency, Patsy Jackson
Online Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative, phenomenological study is to investigate the lived experience of females who ascended to rural community college presidencies. This study explores their perceptions of barriers and facilitators that influenced their success in capturing a rural community college presidency. Lastly, this study aims to examine their leadership approach and their intended leadership legacy. An imminent leadership crisis exists for community colleges and has created an uncertain future for these open access institutions. The number of qualified applicants to fill the presidential pipeline is declining and sitting presidents are retiring at alarming rates, threatening the sustainable of community …
Hospitality Tourism, Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality Tourism, Hospitality & Tourism
Program Revisions/Additions
No abstract provided.
The Relationship Of Walkability, Social Capital And The Built Environment In A Blue Zones® Demonstration Site Community, Thomas Manford Flack
The Relationship Of Walkability, Social Capital And The Built Environment In A Blue Zones® Demonstration Site Community, Thomas Manford Flack
Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
Today, communities throughout the world seek to design, develop, and organize their natural and manmade features to promote a higher quality of life and community livability. The term “built environment” includes both natural and manmade areas, facilities, and structures but also social and cultural factors which are unique to a given community; this term is used to frame a dialog around this topic (Flack et al., 2013). Increasingly, greater attention has focused on crafting the built environment to promote more walkable streetscapes, and opportunities for community engagement and social capital have become more prominent in the minds of citizens, community …
Ampthill Neighborhood Market Analysis & Community Strengthening Plan, Claude P. Armstrong
Ampthill Neighborhood Market Analysis & Community Strengthening Plan, Claude P. Armstrong
Master of Urban and Regional Planning Capstone Projects
This is a Strengthening Plan in support of a future commercial corridor development in the Ampthill Neighborhood of Chesterfield County. It is a part of a larger strategy along Jefferson Davis Highway to strengthen ties between neighborhoods and businesses. The Plan encourages economic and community development to create a welcoming destination. A foundation for economic development results and a community road map to assist in navigating discussions, leveraging assets and upgrading transportation infrastructure. This traditionally working-class neighborhood south of Richmond has experienced major demographic change. For others to venture into the area and “get to know it”, Ampthill may …
Online Graduate Student Perceptions Of Program Community, Craig E. Shepherd, Doris U. Bolliger
Online Graduate Student Perceptions Of Program Community, Craig E. Shepherd, Doris U. Bolliger
STEMPS Faculty Publications
This study investigates online graduate student perceptions of program community (i.e., feelings of trust, connection, and affiliation among students, faculty, and staff that develop and exist outside individual courses). Eighty-four graduate students in one certificate and two degree programs completed a researcher-developed survey distributed through email. The results indicated that students had a modest interest in program community, took pride in program affiliation, and incorporated affiliation as part of their personal identities. Students were interested in their peers’ and professors’ professional interests and felt comfortable contacting faculty members when not enrolled in their courses. The results are discussed in the …
Exploring Pharmaceutical Waste Prevention And Disposal Practices In Nurse Populations, Natasha Wasim
Exploring Pharmaceutical Waste Prevention And Disposal Practices In Nurse Populations, Natasha Wasim
Public Health Theses
Objective: This research study aimed to explore pharmaceutical waste prevention and disposal practices in nurse populations.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was employed through the Qualtrics survey system. The survey questions were designed to probe knowledge, behavior, and attitudes of nurses towards pharmaceutical waste. Participants included intensive care unit nurses
and perioperative nurses in the Yale New Haven Health System.
Results: A total of 104 surveys were collected. Nurses were asked about the importance of proper waste disposal, and 95.2% of nurses (N=99/104) believed that appropriate waste disposal is important to “protect the environment health.” The survey also asked about …
Bear Den Landing: Creating Resilient Environments & Tribal Communities Through Ecological Planning & Public Participation On Fort Berthold Reservation, Morgan Davis-Kollman
Bear Den Landing: Creating Resilient Environments & Tribal Communities Through Ecological Planning & Public Participation On Fort Berthold Reservation, Morgan Davis-Kollman
Landscape Architecture Theses
Over half of the 135,000 miles of oil and gasoline pipelines in the U.S. were installed before 1969, with implementation of pipes occurring before maturation of steel or coating technology. Leaks and spills are becoming increasingly common within the realm of man-made environmental hazards. North Dakota is the second largest in oil production, suffering from 85 paramount oil spills in last 20 years. North Dakota tribal lands are faced with declining environmental issues as a majority of reservations located in areas of hazard, creating a state of crisis within their livable environment. A broken pipeline burst more than a million …
Let's Get Sorted: The Path To Zero Waste At Pomona College, Sara Sherburne
Let's Get Sorted: The Path To Zero Waste At Pomona College, Sara Sherburne
Pomona Senior Theses
This senior thesis in environmental analysis explores the Zero Waste ideal and its practical application to a college campus. Given the growing global trash crisis and its grave environmental, social and economic consequences, the Zero Waste movement argues for a holistic shift from ‘end of pipe’ disposal practices to those that promote the cyclical use of materials, with little-to-no matter ending up in the landfill or incinerator. Cities and colleges around the world have adopted these Zero Waste goals in an effort to function as more sustainable, efficient and moral entities. With a case study of Pomona College, I assess …
The Role Of The Built Environment In Transforming Underserved Neighborhoods Into Smart And Connected Communities, Mary Claire Nabors
The Role Of The Built Environment In Transforming Underserved Neighborhoods Into Smart And Connected Communities, Mary Claire Nabors
All ETDs from UAB
The goal of this report is to create a model for transforming underserved neighborhoods into smart, connected, healthy, and sustainable communities by focusing on the built environment. To do this, there must be a thorough neighborhood analysis of the existing conditions with recommendations for what needs to be done, both short term and long term. The built environment impacts many aspects of a neighborhood and the quality of life for residents. Sidewalks, streets, lighting, landscaping, and accessibility are all components of the built environment and research has continuously shown how the deterioration of the built environment affects the health and …
Welcome To The Peoples Of The Mountains And The Sea: Evaluating An Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Festival, Robin Ryan, Uncle Ossie Cruse
Welcome To The Peoples Of The Mountains And The Sea: Evaluating An Inaugural Indigenous Cultural Festival, Robin Ryan, Uncle Ossie Cruse
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
No abstract provided.
Creating Spaces For Conversations On Conservation: A Case Study Of Joint Forest Management In East Sikkim, India., Paulami Banerjee
Creating Spaces For Conversations On Conservation: A Case Study Of Joint Forest Management In East Sikkim, India., Paulami Banerjee
Open Access Theses & Dissertations
Successful community-based natural resource management should include both resource professionals and local communities. Recognizing this fact, my research seeks to encourage more locally adaptive and collaborative forest governance that facilitates sustainable development by enabling grassroots participation. Specifically, I explore opportunities for developing a more sustainable relationship between India's Joint Forest Management (JFM) program and rural forest-dependent communities in Sikkim-a remote, northeastern state of India bordering Nepal to the west, the Tibet Autonomous region of China to the north and northeast, and Bhutan to the southeast. As an instrument for sustainable forestry management, JFM seeks to develop partnerships between forest user …
Transformational Education Through Poverty Simulations: Camp Activities For Team Building And Empathy Development, Darlene Locke, Gary D. Ellis, Montza Williams, Andrew Lacanienta
Transformational Education Through Poverty Simulations: Camp Activities For Team Building And Empathy Development, Darlene Locke, Gary D. Ellis, Montza Williams, Andrew Lacanienta
ACA National Camp Research Forum Abstracts
No abstract provided.
Redesign Of 900 South: 900 East To 1300 East In Salt Lake City, Ut, Kam Eslinger, Josh Fallon, Tom Hill, Jackson Sagers, Seth Thompson
Redesign Of 900 South: 900 East To 1300 East In Salt Lake City, Ut, Kam Eslinger, Josh Fallon, Tom Hill, Jackson Sagers, Seth Thompson
Civil and Environmental Engineering
The purpose of this project was to improve the current road conditions found at 900 South, from 900 East to 1300 East in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City’s three main goals for this project included:
- Improvement of the current road structure
- Redesign of the five-way intersection
- Addition of a separate bicycle path
ตัวแบบนวัตกรรมกระบวนการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนเชิงสร้างสรรค์, อภิชาติ พูนตระกูลเกียรติ
ตัวแบบนวัตกรรมกระบวนการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนเชิงสร้างสรรค์, อภิชาติ พูนตระกูลเกียรติ
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
งานวิจัยนี้เป็นงานวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ เป็นการศึกษามุมมองของผู้มีส่วนได้ส่วนเสียจากการท่องเที่ยว โดยบูรณาการมุมมองของผู้ให้บริการ และมุมมองของผู้รับบริการท่องเที่ยว เข้าไว้ด้วยกัน ผู้วิจัยได้เจาะจงคัดเลือกแหล่งท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนของประเทศไทยที่ได้รับความสำเร็จ หรือ เคยได้รับความสำเร็จมาแล้ว ทั้งสิ้นจำนวน 11 ชุมชน และแหล่งท่องเที่ยวเชิงสร้างสรรค์อีก 4 แห่ง โดยผ่านเกณฑ์คัดเลือกจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญและการสำรวจความเป็นไปได้จากการศึกษาสถานที่จริงก่อนเริ่มเก็บข้อมูล จากผู้ให้ข้อมูลทั้งสิ้น 90 ราย ประกอบด้วย ผู้นำ แกนนำชุมชน ปราชญ์ชุมชน ผู้ประกอบการ ผู้อยู่อาศัย นักวิชาการ หน่วยงานภาครัฐและภาคเอกชน และนักท่องเที่ยวสร้างสรรค์ ผลลัพธ์งานวิจัย ชี้ให้เห็นว่า กระบวนการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนเชิงสร้างสรรค์ ที่จะประสบความสำเร็จ ควรมีองค์ประกอบหลักสำคัญทั้ง 6 ด้าน ได้แก่ การทำงานแบบมีส่วนร่วมของชุมชน Community Participation ความร่วมมือของผู้มีส่วนได้ส่วนเสีย Stakeholder Involvement ต้นทุนทรัพยากร Resources Capital การจัดการท่องเที่ยว Tourism Management ประสบการณ์สร้างสรรค์ Creative Experience และ ความยั่งยืน Sustainability นอกจากนี้ ผู้วิจัยยังได้อธิบายถึงรายละเอียด 13 ขั้นตอนย่อย ของ องค์ประกอบการจัดการท่องเที่ยว และองค์ประกอบของประสบการณ์สร้างสรรค์ ซึ่งเป็นองค์ประกอบสำคัญที่ทำให้ CCBT มีความแตกต่างจากการท่องเที่ยวรูปแบบอื่น รูปแบบของประสบการณ์สร้างสรรค์ ประกอบด้วยมิติสำคัญ 6 ประการ ได้แก่ การรับรู้-จิตสำนึก (awareness/consciousness) การมีส่วนร่วมเชิงรุก (active participation) การเรียนรู้เชิงลึก (active learning) การมีปฎิสัมพันธ์ และ การร่วมสร้างคุณค่า (interaction & co-creation) การตรึกตรองสะท้อนคิด (reflection) และ การเปลี่ยนแปลงเชิงมุมมอง (perspective transformation) องค์ประกอบ ประสบการณ์สร้างสรรค์ นี้ เป็นกระบวนการเรียนรู้เชิงลึกเพื่อนำไปสู่การเปลี่ยนแปลงเชิงมุมมองของผู้มีส่วนร่วมสร้างสรรค์ในการท่องเที่ยว ซึ่งอาจเป็นข้อค้นพบใหม่ของ การพัฒนาตนเอง อันเป็นพื้นฐานของการพัฒนาสังคมและการพัฒนาที่ยั่งยืน ผู้วิจัยคาดว่า นวัตกรรมกระบวนการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวโดยชุมชนเชิงสร้างสรรค์นี้ น่าจะเป็นประโยชน์ต่อผู้มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องกับงานพัฒนาชุมชน การท่องเที่ยว และสามารถนำไปพัฒนาต่อยอดเพื่อการศึกษางานท่องเที่ยว …
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Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
งานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ในการศึกษา คือ เพื่อศึกษารูปแบบการบริหารจัดการชุมชนภายใต้แนวคิดระบบเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียนขององค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น และเพื่อจัดทำข้อเสนอแนะในการนำแนวคิดระบบเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียนไปปรับใช้ในองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น โดยเป็นการศึกษาเชิงคุณภาพด้วยการสัมภาษณ์แบบเจาะลึกและการสนทนากลุ่ม เก็บข้อมูลด้วยการสัมภาษณ์ผู้ให้ข้อมูลคนสำคัญ (Key informant) ผู้บริหารและผู้ปฏิบัติงานในองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น จำนวน 15 ท่าน และสนทนากลุ่ม โดยเชิญผู้ที่ปฏิบัติงานในองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นและนักวิชาการจำนวน 6 ท่าน มาร่วมสนทนากลุ่ม โดยใช้การเลือกกลุ่มตัวอย่างแบบเจาะจง และการเลือกกลุ่มตัวอย่างแบบบังเอิญ ใช้การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเชิงคุณภาพ ด้วยการวิเคราะห์เชิงบรรยายและการวิเคราะห์เชิงบริบทของเนื้อหา จากการศึกษาพบว่า ประชาชนเพียงส่วนน้อยที่มีการคัดแยกขยะในครัวเรือน อย่างไรก็ตาม องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นได้ส่งเสริมและมีความพยายามในการนำแนวคิดระบบเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียนมาปรับใช้ภายใต้หลักการ 3R คือ ใช้น้อยลง ใช้ซ้ำ และนำกลับมาใช้ใหม่ ด้วยการให้ความสำคัญกับการคัดแยกขยะในครัวเรือนเพื่อนำขยะที่สามารถนำไปรีไซเคิลได้ไปขายเพื่อมีรายได้มาช่วยเป็นค่าใช้จ่ายในครัวเรือน และมีการสนับสนุนให้ชุมชนมีการจัดตั้งธนาคารขยะเพื่อเป็นสถานที่รวบรวมและรับซื้อขยะรีไซเคิลจากประชาชน ส่วนขยะ เช่น เศษอาหารมีการส่งเสริมในเรื่องปุ๋ยหมัก ปุ๋ยชีวภาพ และการนำมาหมักเพื่อผลิตก๊าซชีวภาพไว้ใช้ในครัวเรือน ข้อเสนอแนะสำหรับองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นในการนำแนวคิดระบบเศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียนไปปรับใช้มีดังนี้ 1) ควรจะร่วมมือกับสถาบันการศึกษา ในการออกแบบและผลิตถังหมักก๊าซชีวภาพที่เหมาะสำหรับใช้ในครัวเรือน และสามารถผลิตก๊าซสำหรับเพื่อใช้ในการเป็นเชื้อเพลิงในการประกอบอาหารได้ 2) ควรมีการออกแบบ ผลิต และพัฒนาตู้รับซื้อขวดพลาสติดอัตโนมัติและติดตั้งในพื้นที่ชุมชนต่างๆ 3) รัฐบาลร่วมกับองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่นซึ่งเป็นผู้จัดเก็บขยะควรจะบูรณาการร่วมกันในการพัฒนาสถานที่ โรงงาน อุปกรณ์ สำหรับการการแปรรูปขยะมูลฝอยผลิตเป็นเชื้อเพลิง (Refuse Derived Fuel: RDF) และ 4) รัฐบาลควรจะให้ความสำคัญและจริงจังในการบูรณาการร่วมกับองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น การไฟฟ้าฝ่ายผลิต การไฟฟ้าส่วนภูมิภาค และภาคเอกชน ในการกำหนดนโยบาย แผนการปฏิบัติการ การการกำหนดพื้นที่ (ตามปริมาณขยะที่สามารถนำไปเป็นวัตถุดิบได้ในระยะยาว) และแนวทางการให้สัมปทาน สำหรับการจัดตั้งโรงผลิตไฟฟ้าจากขยะ และเงื่อนไขการรับซื้อไฟฟ้า ที่สร้างแรงจูงใจในการลงทุน