How do they match: Industrial Ecologists

  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Sustainable Systems Analyst
  • Natural Resources Energy Specialist

  • Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.
  • Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.
  • Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.
  • Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.
  • Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
  • Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.
  • Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
  • Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.

  • Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
  • Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
  • Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
  • Identify sustainable business practices.
  • Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.