How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Life Cycle Manager
  • Product Life Cycle Planner

  • Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

  • Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
  • Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.
  • Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.
  • Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.
  • Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.
  • Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.
  • Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.

  • Plan environmental research.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.