1. ISSUES AND OPTIONS: INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Practical Guidance for Busy People

2. GREAT!! Even more to read! Shelter experts know the key issues, but in an emergency others are called upon Not re-inventing the wheel Condensing key references into a readable and accessible format – matrices, checklists, diagrams, flow- charts Includes additional resources Partnership undertaking Integration into existing/planned training

3. www.sheltercentre.org www.proactnetwork.org

4. Disaster Waste Massive problem in many disaster-related situations, post cyclone, earthquake, tsunami… No acceptance of recycled materials in reconstruction process Options for re-use linked to standards and market value Low awareness of value of waste materials and how value can be added Positive environmental aspects, e.g. avoid sand/ gravel mining

5. CONTENTS Nature of disasters Building waste generation Composition of building waste Priorities Re-use, recycling and disposal Access and transport Waste sorting Responsibility and legal issues Community involvement Appendices: waste processing flowchart; re-use and recycle potential; waste management plan References and websites

6. www.sheltercentre.org www.proactnetwork.org

7. ASBESTOS Post-disaster response accelerates demand on asbestos Hazardous asbestos waste generated in post-tsunami response Little or no asbestos waste clean up initiated Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction agency (RADA) endorsed the use of Chrysotile sheeting Indonesia: >20,000 tonnes of Chrysotile imported in 2004 -- price dumping General lack of awareness of asbestos – management, alternatives, disposal…

8. CONTENTS Key Facts Common uses Legislation and Guidelines Safer handling Breaking the cycle Recommendations Appendices: Standard labelling, alternative materials… References and websites

9. Building Waste: Training Module 9

10. Management of Building Waste in Emergencies WHAT - a simple and practical guide for use in disaster and post-disaster situations WHO - for generalists or specialists in the field needing quick but reliable guidance WHY - access to basic information when needed, and to avoid causing unnecessary additional damage to human health WHERE - booklet and training downloadable at www.sheltercentre.org and www.proactnetwork.org www.sheltercentre.orgwww.proactnetwork.org

11. Other Proposed Titles Environmental risk mapping Shelter issues and Contingency Planning EIA and environmental screening mechanisms Rainwater harvesting Domestic energy conservation Environmentally sound methods of brick construction Improved charcoal-making technology Green procurement Soft engineering options in reconstruction projects Camp shelter clean-up Recycling (Bamboo as a construction material)