Waste Management World - WMW

🌍♻️ The EU agreed on new rules to deal with textile waste. One important point is shifting the responsibility towards the 👕👗 producers. 📝 Our guest author Andreas Bartl, Senior Scientist at the Institute of Chemical, Environmental & Bioscience Engineering of the Technische Universität Wien, takes a close look at the compatibility of fast fashion ⚡👚 and a circular economy 🔄. 📅 (The article was first published last year but has not lost any of its relevance.)

New WHO Report: Safe Management of Pharmaceutical Waste from Healthcare Facilities – Global Best Practices ISWA is proud to announce the publication of this critical report by the World Health Organization (WHO), with contributions from members of the ISWA Working Group on Healthcare Waste. Their expertise helped shape this essential guide, with country case studies, technical improvements, and valuable insights to ensure safer and more sustainable pharmaceutical waste management worldwide. Pharmaceutical waste poses significant risks to human health and the environment, from the spread of antimicrobial resistance to contamination of water sources. This publication provides best practices, policy guidance, and practical solutions for healthcare facilities, governments, and waste management professionals to tackle these challenges effectively. Thank you to our ISWA experts, Edward Krisiunas, Slobodanka Pavlović, Viktor Hristov ELSA BROWN, Gianluca Magrini, Anne Woolridge (FCIWM), Günay Kocasoy and Jose Uribe, for their dedication to improving healthcare waste management globally. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e6C39Jpd

Managing the waste at a large-scale event is not an easy feat. ♻️ But at this year's Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu pilgrimage festival and the world's largest peaceful congregation of people 🕉️🙏—hosting almost 500 million people over 45 days—turned out to be a prime example of effective and sustainable event management. 🌍✨ Also in terms of waste management. 🗑️✅ Our guest author, Dr Vivek S Agrawal, was present at the event. 🏟️ And as an expert in solid waste management and urban health, his opinion can be trusted. 🏗️🔬 📖 Read on for more information! 👇

The EU is taking action against the massive textile waste crisis ♻️👚 with new requirements for separate collection and targets for recycled content. This move highlights the unsustainable consumption patterns and unhealthy practices within the industry 🏭🚫. But what will it really take to transform the system? 🔄🌍 Discover the steps needed for meaningful change. Read more on our website:

Every year, the EU 🇪🇺 generates nearly 60 million tonnes of food waste—132 kg per person—and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste. Of this, clothing and footwear alone account for 5.2 million tonnes (12 kg per person) annually. Shockingly, less than 1% of textiles worldwide are recycled into new products. Now, the European Parliament & Council have reached a provisional agreement on new measures to prevent and reduce food and textile waste across the EU. A crucial step towards a more sustainable future! 🌍♻️ Read more about it here 👇

🇪🇺 The EU has approved a major investment programme for the chemical recycling of plastic waste. ♻️ France 🇫🇷 wants to invest €500 million to bolster chemical recycling technologies to convert mixed or contaminated plastic waste back into “virgin-like” raw materials. Read more about France's plans to position itself as a leader in innovation and green jobs. 👇

The 12th edition of the Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Beacon Conference - co-organised by ISWA International Solid Waste Association and Avfall Sverige - brought together the world’s leading experts in waste-to-energy recovery this past November in Stockholm🇸🇪. As treatment processes become more efficient, new opportunities are emerging to further reduce environmental and climate impacts 🌱♻️. However, the key to making energy recovery truly sustainable lies with producers ⚡🔋. Read on to explore key insights from the conference! 📖✨

Webinar: ISWA's #RoadtoCOP - Opportunities and Successes of Waste & Resource Management for Climate Change Mitigation | Tuesday 11 February, 15.00 CET Join us next week for an interactive, informational session exploring the transformative role of waste and resource management in achieving global climate goals. Our speakers will share their organisation’s experience from COP, 29, highlighting successful engagements, key takeaways, and collaborative achievements. They will also outline their organisation’s goals and direction leading to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, emphasising the pivotal role of waste management in achieving climate resilience and sustainability. Follow the link in the comments to register! See you online 🖥️ James Law Peter Simões Aditi Ramola Corinne Jeuch Trommsdorff FAKRA Vanessa Malik Kerkar

Big changes are coming! 🚨 The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) takes effect on Feb 11, 2025, bringing stricter rules on recyclability, recycled content, and waste reduction. Businesses must adapt—fast. As experts say, the circular economy can’t be an afterthought anymore. ♻️ Read more here:

🚨 EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment on PFAS in Biosolids 🚨 On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft risk assessment on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in sewage sludge (biosolids). The findings highlight potential health risks linked to the land application, surface disposal, and incineration of biosolids containing these persistent chemicals. This is a crucial moment for scientists, municipal agencies, environmental advocates, and the public to weigh in. The comment period is open until March 17, 2025—your input can help shape future policies. 📢 What are your thoughts on this assessment? Let’s discuss in the comments!👇