DrTrevor Thornton

Trevor's research interests lie in the management of hazardous wastes,
clinical and related waste, environment management systems - particularly in
the healthcare sector, life cycle assessment, education for waste management
(in particular waste minimisation) and municipal waste management. Interests
also lie in linking issues such as social aspects, risk assessment and
occupational health and safety to waste management particularly in areas where
implementing waste management techniques may upset current social structures.
Recent projects have involved evaluating alternate systems for managing watses
as to their environmental sustainability, analysing greenhouse gas emissions
and comparing with alternate management options and understanding issues
relevant to the improved management of household wastes and recyclables.

Teaching responsibilities have focussed on aspects related to the management
of hazardous materials including units on waste/resource efficiency,
toxicology, risk assessment, policy for sustainable development at both
undergraduate and post graduate levels. A strong focus on authentic
assessments where students work with industry to evaluate their environmental
performance and develop improvement strategies is incorporated into Trevor's
teaching.