Globally, the solid waste of 3 billion people is not managed in controlled facilities and therefore negatively impacting on the health of the surrounding communities as well as the environment. Assuming an average solid waste generation rate of 0.74 kilogram per person a day, this means that every day 2.2 million tonnes (2,200,000,000 kilograms) of […]
This webinar will look at what Black Soldier Fly Larvae Composting is, what it can be used for, when it makes sense, etc. The fundamentals will be presented by an expert from Sandec / eawag, followed by a practitioner’s perspective from Kenya. The webinar is part of a series of Deep Dives into selected […]
In our rapidly urbanizing world that features mostly unsustainable consumption and production patterns, addressing solid waste management and plastic pollution is becoming more pressing than ever before. However, reliable data and information on municipal solid waste generation and management is lacking globally, especially in cities in low- and middle-income countries. This lack of data hinders […]
This webinar will provide and demonstrate some tips for general and school waste education for all practitioners and people working in waste management and waste education. Also, it focuses on not only providing practical information, but also exploring an effective approach that can be applied for business and social sectors, as well as a theory […]