How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.
  • Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.
  • Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.
  • Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.
  • Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.
  • Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Identify sustainable business practices.