Waste Management Solution Formula Validation
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Hi! I'm a software engineer currently working on a smart waste management platform for a team based in Saudi Arabia. Our goal is to transform waste into an environmental and economic resource by providing data-driven insights on how different treatment methods (like recycling, composting, or pyrolysis) impact energy output, revenue, and carbon footprint.
What I Need
I’m looking for an environmental consultant or sustainability expert who can review, validate, and improve a set of scientific formulas used in the platform. These formulas calculate:
Expected Energy Output (in kWh)
Estimated Financial Gain (revenue only – no costs)
Carbon Footprint Reduction (kg CO₂e avoided)
Each formula is linked to a specific type of waste and treatment method (e.g., incineration, mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, animal feed, pyrolysis, etc.).
What You’ll Do
Review the formulas I’ve drafted (shared in PDF format)
Check the accuracy of every number and coefficient
Adjust outdated values or methods if needed
Provide sources or reasoning behind the values you use (especially market rates, emission factors, and yield ratios)
Focus on data relevant to Saudi Arabia (e.g. electricity prices, plastic value, oil market, compost sales)
Why It Matters
The software's decision engine and user interface are entirely dependent on the accuracy of these formulas. One wrong value could affect the system’s credibility and performance — so I’m looking for someone highly detail-oriented and scientifically grounded.
Ideal Background
Environmental Consultant
Sustainability Analyst
LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Specialist
Environmental Engineer
Carbon Accounting Expert
Experience with waste treatment, circular economy, or sustainable development
Timeline
I'm looking to move fast — if this is something you can do, please reach out with your availability
What I Need
I’m looking for an environmental consultant or sustainability expert who can review, validate, and improve a set of scientific formulas used in the platform. These formulas calculate:
Expected Energy Output (in kWh)
Estimated Financial Gain (revenue only – no costs)
Carbon Footprint Reduction (kg CO₂e avoided)
Each formula is linked to a specific type of waste and treatment method (e.g., incineration, mechanical recycling, anaerobic digestion, animal feed, pyrolysis, etc.).
What You’ll Do
Review the formulas I’ve drafted (shared in PDF format)
Check the accuracy of every number and coefficient
Adjust outdated values or methods if needed
Provide sources or reasoning behind the values you use (especially market rates, emission factors, and yield ratios)
Focus on data relevant to Saudi Arabia (e.g. electricity prices, plastic value, oil market, compost sales)
Why It Matters
The software's decision engine and user interface are entirely dependent on the accuracy of these formulas. One wrong value could affect the system’s credibility and performance — so I’m looking for someone highly detail-oriented and scientifically grounded.
Ideal Background
Environmental Consultant
Sustainability Analyst
LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) Specialist
Environmental Engineer
Carbon Accounting Expert
Experience with waste treatment, circular economy, or sustainable development
Timeline
I'm looking to move fast — if this is something you can do, please reach out with your availability