How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Wildlife Biostation Research Ecologist
  • Research Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Life Cycle Manager

  • Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.
  • Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.
  • Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.
  • Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.
  • Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.
  • Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.
  • Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
  • Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.
  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • 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.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.

  • Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
  • Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
  • Communicate results of environmental research.
  • Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
  • Conduct research on social issues.
  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Plan environmental research.
  • Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.