Be a part of 9^th Global Summit on Waste Management and Recycling

Session 1: Next-Generation Waste Sorting Technologies
This topic focuses on the latest advancements in technologies designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of waste sorting processes. Innovations such as advanced sensor technologies, robotic sorting systems, and machine learning algorithms are being employed to better separate recyclables from non-recyclables, reduce contamination, and enhance the quality of recovered materials. Discussions will explore how these technologies can be implemented at scale, their potential to increase recycling rates, and the challenges associated with their adoption.
Session 2: Circular Economy in Action
The circular economy is an economic model aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources. This topic will delve into real-world examples of circular economy practices in action, such as closed-loop recycling systems, product life extension, and material reuse. Attendees will learn about successful case studies where businesses and communities have embraced circular principles to reduce waste and lower environmental impact, as well as strategies for transitioning to a circular economy framework.
Session 3: Advances in Organic Waste Management
Organic waste, including food scraps and yard waste, represents a significant portion of the waste stream. This topic covers the latest developments in managing organic waste, such as composting technologies, anaerobic digestion, and innovative systems for converting organic waste into valuable resources like biogas and compost. The focus will be on how these advancements can improve organic waste processing, reduce landfill use, and enhance soil health.
Session 4: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Waste Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a role in optimizing waste management systems. This topic will explore how AI can be used for various applications, including automated sorting systems, predictive analytics for waste generation, and optimization of waste collection routes. The discussion will highlight the potential benefits of AI in enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and improving recycling outcomes.
Session 5: Strategies for Reducing Construction and Demolition Waste
Construction and demolition (C&D) activities generate a substantial amount of waste, often with significant environmental impacts. This topic will address effective strategies for reducing C&D waste, including design for deconstruction, on-site waste sorting, and recycling of building materials. Attendees will learn about best practices and innovative approaches for minimizing waste in the construction sector and enhancing material recovery.
Session 6: Emerging Materials: Recycling Challenges and Solutions
The introduction of new materials and products can pose recycling challenges due to their unique properties and the need for specialized processing. This topic will focus on emerging materials, such as multi-layered packaging, composites, and advanced plastics, and the difficulties associated with recycling them. The discussion will cover current solutions and technologies being developed to address these challenges and improve the recyclability of new materials.
Session 7: Integrating Sustainability into Corporate Waste Management
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for businesses as they strive to reduce their environmental footprint. This topic will explore how companies can integrate sustainable waste management practices into their operations, including setting waste reduction targets, implementing recycling programs, and engaging employees in sustainability initiatives. Case studies of successful corporate sustainability programs will be presented to demonstrate effective strategies and outcomes.
Session 8: Impact of Climate Change on Waste Management Practices
Climate change has far-reaching effects on waste management systems, influencing waste generation patterns, processing technologies, and environmental impacts. This topic will examine how climate change is affecting waste management practices and the steps that can be taken to adapt and mitigate these effects. Discussions will include strategies for managing the increased risks and challenges posed by a changing climate.
Session 9: Innovations in Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous waste requires special handling and treatment due to its potential environmental and health risks. This topic will focus on the latest innovations in hazardous waste management, including advanced treatment technologies, safer disposal methods, and regulatory advancements. Attendees will gain insights into new approaches for managing hazardous waste more effectively and reducing its impact.
Session 10: Global Waste Management Standards and Certification
Standards and certifications play a crucial role in ensuring effective waste management practices and promoting consistency across regions. This topic will cover the development and implementation of global waste management standards and certification programs, exploring their role in improving waste management practices, enhancing transparency, and fostering international cooperation.
Session 11: Green Technologies for Waste Management
Green technologies for waste management focus on minimizing environmental impact through innovative, sustainable practices and solutions. These technologies aim to enhance resource recovery, reduce waste generation, and improve the efficiency of waste management processes. The adoption of green technologies helps to create a circular economy, reduce reliance on landfills, and mitigate the environmental footprint of waste.
Session 12: Waste-to-Energy Technologies
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) technologies involve the conversion of waste materials into usable energy, such as electricity, heat, or fuel. These technologies play a crucial role in reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills, minimizing environmental impact, and providing a renewable source of energy. The field of WtE is continuously evolving, with innovations aimed at improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and enhancing sustainability.

The Global Waste Management Market Size was valued at $1860.2 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $3498.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2032.

Waste management is the collection, transportation and disposable of garbage, sewage, and other waste products. It involves treating solid waste and disposing of unwanted products and substances in a safe and efficient manner. Waste management includes all types of waste including solid, liquid, or gas. Waste management deals with municipal, industrial, and hazardous waste. Municipal waste generally refers to residential waste and non-hazardous waste generated in towns and cities. Industrial waste refers to waste generated in industries while production and manufacturing processes. Hazardous waste refers to waste generated in pharmaceuticals, medicals, chemicals, and paint manufacturing industries. Increase in demand for responsible landfilling, where modern landfills are designed to minimize environmental impacts and maximize safety will propel the waste management market specially in developing countries.

Furthermore, major activities performed on waste are its collection and disposal. Collection services refer to collection & transportation, storage & handling, and sorting of waste. Whereas disposable services refer to segregation of waste into landfills, recycling, compositing, and anaerobic digestion. Growth of the Global Waste Management Market is driven by proactive government measures to reduce illegal dumping. Moreover, an increase in adoption of WTE incineration and recycling techniques is expected to promote the market growth. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) with an aim to reduce open dumping and manage hazardous and nonhazardous waste. In addition, the surge in population and increase in globalization has led to an increase in the overall waste volume, worldwide. Urban population produced about 1.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2012, which is expected to grow to 2.2 billion tons by 2025. Moreover, increase in industrialization in emerging economies, such as India, China, and Taiwan has led to development of chemical, oil & gas, automobile, and medical industries, which generates enormous amount of waste and causes pollution. Moreover, increase in environmental awareness regarding renewable waste management systems among people and rise in CO2 emissions, globally, are expected to generate growth opportunities for waste management. These factors are expected to significantly contribute toward the growth of the global market.

Universities

1. University of California, Berkeley (USA)
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (USA)
3. Stanford University (USA)
4. Imperial College London (UK)
5. ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
6. Tsinghua University (China)
7. University of Tokyo (Japan)
8. University of Queensland (Australia)
9. University of Cape Town (South Africa)
10. University of São Paulo (Brazil)

Societies and Organizations

1. International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
2. Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association (WMRR)
3. The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
4. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
5.  Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI)
6. European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services (FEAD)
7. Global Recycling Foundation (GRF)
8. International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
9. Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI)
10. Center for Resource Recovery and Recycling (CRRR)
11. Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)

Meetings International is excited to announce the Young Scientist Awards at the 9th Global Summit on Waste Management and Recycling, scheduled for March 17-18, 2025, in Singapore. This prestigious event, themed "Educating for Effective Waste Reduction and Recycling," will recognize outstanding contributions from emerging researchers in the field of waste management and recycling. The Young Scientist Award is designed to foster professional development by providing young researchers with an opportunity to engage with experts, share their innovative ideas, and gain recognition for their work.

Eligibility: Young Scientists, faculty members, post-doctoral fellows, Ph.D. scholars, and bright final-year MSc and M.Phil. candidates are encouraged to participate. Individuals from the scientific industry are also welcome to apply.

Benefits: The Young Scientist Award provides a platform to showcase young researchers' achievements and future contributions to waste management and recycling. Awardees will receive:

• Acknowledgment as a YRF Awardee
• Promotion on the conference website, including a feature in the Young Researcher Awards section and a certificate
• A dedicated link on the conference website
• Recognition on the Meetings International Award Page
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with global partners
• Potential publication of their research work in a relevant journal without any publication fee

Criteria:

• All submitted abstracts will be considered for the award.
• Presentations will be evaluated during the conference.
• Awards will be selected by a panel of judges based on criteria such as planning and format, originality, argumentation, engagement, content quality, and overall impression.

Guidelines:

• All submissions must be in English.
• The topic must align with the scientific sessions of the conference.
• Each participant may submit a maximum of 2 papers.
• Abstracts must be submitted online according to the provided abstract template.
• Abstracts should be formatted in Times New Roman, font size 12.
• Abstracts must include a title, name, affiliation, country, speaker's biography, recent photograph, and references.

Conditions of Acceptance: To receive the award, awardees must submit their presentation for publication on the conference website, along with the author's permission. Failure to submit the presentation and permission within the designated timeframe will result in the forfeiture of the award.

Award Announcements: The winners of the Young Scientist Award will be announced following the completion of 9th Global Summit on Waste Management and Recycling