Each factsheet contains the following information:
This section provides the reader with the essential context needed to understand the research problem and its significance. The content of the background varies depending on the GP or BP so that it is truly relevant to practice explained. It can describe the state of the art of technology, collection system, or relevant information that provides a basic understanding of the problem to the municipalities.
Clear and short description of the practice. Basic instructions to let the municipality know what to do to implement the GP or BP.
Each GP and BP has its own example(s) so that the user can visualize how it has been implemented in other municipalities/centres. As much as possible, the impacts and outcomes of these implementation have also been included. These examples include illustrative pictures and elements to facilitate the understanding of the GP and BP.
In this section municipalities can see the description of the main conditions for the application of each GP and BP, as well as potential issues that are important for the success of the implementation.
This section includes tips to help the user with the implementation of the GP and BP. The objective of this section is to work as a starting point of the implementation of the GP and BP in the municipalities. In case of implementation, some GP and BP will need further information from professional and expert people.
According to the nature of each GP and BP, the potential benefits that can be achieved with their implementation have been divided in a general way in economic, environmental and social.
The sources of the information included in the factsheet.