Next Steps to Eliminate Avoidable Plastic Waste Systematically

Emma Burlow & Kate Bailey participate in this panel organized as part of the 2018 Global Dialogue on Waste. Read More

Communications for Adaptive & Resilient Recycling Systems

Mitch Hedlund & Stephen Bates participate in this panel organized as part of the 2018 Global Dialogue on Waste.Read More

Connecting Waste Hierarchy & Circular Economy

Ad Lansink, the author of Challenging Changes, discusses the circular economy in the 2018 Global Dialogue on Waste.Read More

New Recycling Systems for United States

Jim Frey & Beth Schmitt discuss new syetms for the United States. This panel was organized as part of the 2018 Global Dialogue on Waste. Read More

Status of Landfill Diversion Options

This panel was organised as part of the New Systems for North America, theme of the 2018 Global Dialogue on WasteRead More

Developing Local Markets for Recyclables

Kate Davenport & Lynn Hoffman of Eureka Recycling discuss in this panel organized as part of the 2018 Global Dialogue on WasteRead More

Status of Recycling & Opportunities for Innovation

Cole Rosengren interviews Chaz Miller in the inaugural session of the 2018 Global Dialogue on Waste.Read More

Introducing ISWA’s Initiative for Mayors and Municipalities

Why is ISWA specifically targeting mayors and municipalities?Read More

The Basics of the European Waste Collection Systems

An in depth look at European Waste Collection Systems, providing excellent insight in topics from transportation systems to the latest collection and sorting system technologies. Read More

D-NOSES: Optimizing Waste Management and Reducing Odour Pollution Through Citizen Science

The DNOSES project is about creating a model for citizen science based interventions in odour nuisance/problem situations.Read More

Growing Your Waste Recycling Business: Cleaning the Planet and Creating Jobs | WasteAid UK

It’s one thing to want to set up a recycling business, it’s another to make it work. We’ll teach you the the principles of identifying end markets, maximizing quality and making a profit.Read More

Setting Up And Growing Your Organic Waste Management Initiative | WasteAid UK

We’ll walk you through simple ways of handling and processing organic waste to maximize the end-value and financial & environmental returns.Read More

Preventing Marine Litter: Global Priorities | Costas Velis, ISWA Task Force on Marine Litter

A conversation with Costas Velis, ISWA Read More

Plastic Free Q&A

Do you have questions about living plastic-free including why anyone would attempt it in first place and do not know whom to ask? This is the perfect panel for all your questions. Read More

“Our advice to people who want to make change is to build relationships” – Sarah Currie-Halpern

Sarah Currie-Halpern is Co-Founder and Partner in Think Zero LLC, and she speaks with us in our Pioneers & Changemakers interview series.Read More

2018 be Waste Wise Pioneers – Media

2018 be Waste Wise Pioneers List (Media) is out! Read More

2018 Waste Pioneers List – Individuals

The 2018 be Waste Wise Pioneers List recognizes individuals that are effectively sharing solutions to waste management and stories about their workRead More

2018 Waste Pioneers List – Organizations

Announcing the 2018 be Waste Wise Pioneers List which recognizes the organizations that are effectively sharing solutions to waste management and stories about their work.Read More

Introduction To Community Waste Management

Dealing with waste is an urgent public health priority

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“‘Architects do not really think of waste management in terms of building design materials” – Clare Miflin

We can do more to fix the problem since waste is a flaw that stems from design of buildings.Read More

What is Pre-cycling? James Greyson explains

Pre-cycling is the action of implementing the circular economy vision.Read More

Pace of Change in The Environmental & Sustainability Movements

Over the decades, there are more people engaged with more ecological or waste initiatives around the world. However that hasn’t affected the total material requirements, or a structural switch from a linear to a circular pattern. Read More

What is BlindSpotting? James Greyson Answers

James Greyson, of Blindspot Think Tank explains what blindspotting means.

This excerpt is part of be Waste Wise’s interview with James Greyson, as part of the Pioneers & Changemakers series.Read More

“Most good practices are primarily linked to municipalities with good leaders” – Sanjay Gupta

In places where the political will is lacking, the corruption is higher.Read More

“There is limited transparency and comparability in waste data” – Interview with Cole Rosengren

It’s hard to acquire good data because local governments in the industry are not always transparentRead More

“Everyone can relate to plastics in our daily life” – Maxine Perella

There is a shift in how CE is being translated, and is becoming more relevant to consumers.Read More

“Over 500 pounds of raw material is used to make a smartphone” – Interview with Kyle Wiens

We believe it is hugely important to get old cellphones to people who will use them or need them. Read More

Global Survey of Women Working in the Waste Sector

Women of Waste (WOW), an informal group, supported by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) is conducting a survey for women working in the waste management sector in order to collect statistic data and define their needs/ challenges (or) opportunities.The … Read More

China Ban and the End of Recycling as We Know It

The ban concerns 24 different materials, which were broadly imported by China earlier. The most important problems will be faced by plastics and plastic recycling programs, at least temporarily.Read More

24-hr composters: There’s no microbe in this universe that can colonize in 24 hrs | Q&A With Dr. Manoj

The 24-hour composting machine—let’s call it 24-hour ‘fryer’—simply removes water and other volatile components out of the organic material thrown into it for composting.Read More

Interview With James Greyson| BlindSpot Think Tank | Pioneers & Changemakers

Blind spotting is a tool for collective survival, if we wish to continue living on this planet, waste, pollution and climate are the global problems, which are part of the package. Read More

Interview With Robert Egger | L.A.Kitchen | Pioneers & Changemakers

How do we not only avoid waste, but how do we do it differently?Read More

“So much attention is paid to what’s wasted in the home when companies get a free pass for doing anything.” – A Q&A With The Ugly Fruit & Veg Campaign

A Q&A with one of our waste pioneers – The Ugly Fruit & Veg CampaignRead More

Experiences of a Waste Management Company on Operating from Local Communities

Gaining trust and getting their license to operate from local communities.Read More

Trends In Waste Management & Waste To Energy Worldwide

Exploring our understanding of waste management systems in developed and developing countries.Read More

Things You Should Know About Regulations & Compliance of Your Nearest Waste Handling Facility

Every landfill company is going to tell you it is lined!Read More

Experiences & Lessons from Entrepreneurs Engaging & Working With Informal Recyclers

Mani Vajipey is a recycler and is the Co-Founder and CEO of Banyan Nation, a technology driven recycling company that is changing the way India looks at plastics, recycling and waste management.Read More

“Junk Raft: An Ocean Voyage and a Rising Tide of Activism”

With a large team of NGO’s, the 5 Gyres Institute witnessed their discovery of microbeads in the Great Lakes lead to policy victories across the US Read More

How To Trainings For Universities & Students To Reduce Their Campuses’ Use of Plastic

Helping campuses start & sustain waste reduction projectsRead More

Running Ambassador Programs to Drive Collective Action

How to engage apartment buildings in recyclingRead More

How Is The Next Generation of Leaders Responding to The Challenge of Waste

Recently launched OneLessStraw Pledge Campaign raises awareness to the fact that in America alone we use 500-million single use plastic straws every dayRead More

Engaging Diverse Voices from Populations Most Affected by Climate Change

How can we make environmental movements more inclusive?Read More

Solve Organic Waste by Breeding Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Black Soldier flies are practically global. They are endemic in all temperate zones. A panel discussion with Christian Zurbrugg, Solid Waste Management Group Leader at Eawag; Simon Houghton, Head of Licensing and Partnerships at AgriProtein Technologies.Read More

Managing Waste in Some of the Remotest Places on Our Planet

An interview with Michael Cowing, who has accumulated over twenty five years international experience in over fifty countries around the globe.Read More

Classifying Waste Management Systems Across The World

Andy Whiteman, Director of RWA Group speaks about classifying waste management systems across the world.Read More

Foreign Aid and Closing Dumpsites

Interview with Brian McCarthy who currently works with the RWA Group with active projects in Ethiopia, Albania and South Africa.Read More

Inclusive Circular Economy

An interview with Alex Lemille, who uses the technique of the Social Return on Investment to value what public & private entities create or destroy every day.Read More

Extended Producer Responsibility and Price on Pollution

This interview was organized as part of the Beyond Circular Economy theme of the 2017 Global Dialogue on Waste.
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“Somebody Else’s Problem – Consumerism, Sustainability and Design”

Arguing against the tendency to individualize all environmental problems as a matter of choice, Robert Crocker emphasizes the role of technological systems in expanding and escalating global consumption.Read More

“Collective action is a key piece in the success of our network” – Q&A With The Campus Kitchens Project

In order to run a successful Campus Kitchen, you need the support of your dining services, fellow students, school administration and the local community.Read More