Question 1 [40 points]
Nowadays the modern society is producing more and more rubbish (increasing amount of waste). The
threat of waste to the environment, health and safety is huge. And so are the financial and social
ramifications. Pollution runs into rivers and seeps into ground water. Flooding is caused by garbage
clogging drains, and the atmosphere can be poisoned by the toxic discharge from trash. The waste
management has become one of the pressing issues both in developing and developed countries.
Kuwait facing the same concern due to rise in population and industrialization, for instance, Kuwait
population is around four million and the number of local factories-built increase to satisfy demand.
a) Follow the 8-step engineering design process to design a solution for the above presented
problem. [30 points]
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b) Consider the NSPE code of ethics provided and identify the ethical issues related to your
solution. Write down the related clauses only. [10 points]
