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FEAD workshop on the Implementation of the Landfill Directive

posted on 17 March 2011 by Anonymous
FEAD organises a one-day workshop for the Implementation of the Landfill DIrective in Prague. The workshop includes the following sessions: Current status of implementation of the Landfill Directive and enforcement measures foreseen by the European...

XII International Congress on Final Solid Wastes Disposition and Environmental Perspectives

posted on 27 June 2012 by Sameera
The Congress was created as a room of convergence for the encounter, knowledge and exchange of experiences and technologies aimed to find solutions on the proper handling and disposal of waste with the participation of national and international...
Organisations

Towards Zero Waste

posted on 28 January 2011 by Anonymous
The Australian Initiative for creating an electronic platform for dillution of information regarding solid waste management and recycling. The platform provides many types of information from case studies and projects description to funding...

Bhutan's First Waste Management Organization

posted on 5 June 2012 by Anonymous
An interesting organization in Bhutan that aims to provide different services for solid waste management in Bhutan.  As of now, the organisation is involved in the collection, segregation and disposal of wastes . More specifically their products...

E-Waste Alliance

posted on 18 June 2012 by Anonymous
The e-Waste Alliance is a non-profit organisation which helps to coordinate responsible management ofthe entire electronic waste (e-waste) stream in a one-stop shop format. E-Waste Alliance provides a constructive solution to the problems associated...
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Municipal Strategic Planning for Solid Waste Management, Concepts and Tools

posted on 25 May 2010 by Anonymous
What it is Strategic Planning when it comes to Solid Waste Management (SWM)? Strategic Planning is a very adaptable methodology where the only thing fixed is the final objective: Integrated Sustainable Waste Management System. By keeping that in mind...

ISWM Case Study: Municipality of Elefsina, Attica, Greece

posted on 23 June 2010 by Anonymous
The case of Elefsina Municipality: An example of ISWM in practise! Located in the north-west coast of Attica, in Greece and with a population of approximately 300.000 inhabitants, Elefsina is one of the most active municipalities in the country in...

Simplified Guide on Solid Waste Management in Asian Developing Countries

posted on 10 November 2011 by tatiana
This guide attempts to make clear how solid waste management in Asian developing countries is influenced by the prevailing social, economic, institutional, legal, technical and environmental conditions, and points out the negative impacts of...

Municipal Solid Waste Management in Ho Chi Minh City, Lessons learned

posted on 11 November 2011 by tatiana
An interesting presentation of the Municipal Solid Waste Management in Ho Chi Minh City and the lessons to be learned from this case. The presentation is one of the results of the ISSOWAMA (Integrated Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Asia) project.

Construction and Operation of a Sanitary Landfill: Experience of Dhaka City Corporation

posted on 6 March 2012 by Anonymous
Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) inaugurated the first ever sanitary landfill in Bangladesh at Matuail in October 2007. A dump site was transformed into a sanitary landfill. This was a very tough job and DCC succeeded very nicely. Now DCC is doing the...