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We invite abstracts in all areas related to solid waste engineering and management, including, but not limited to:

  • Circular Economy Strategies

    • Designing and implementing circular economy models; Case studies on successful circular economy initiatives; New green deal in waste management

  • Collection and Sorting Technologies

    • Advanced technologies for efficient waste collection and sorting; Robotics and automation in waste sorting facilities; Smart waste collection systems and Technologies; Efficient waste segregation methods

  • Community Engagement and Education

    • Community-based waste management initiatives; Educational programs to promote waste awareness

  • Composting Techniques

    • Composting methods; Compost quality standards and applications; Regulatory aspects of composting

  • Construction and Demolition Waste Management

    • Strategies for handling construction and demolition debris; Recycling and reusing materials from construction sites

  • Decentralized Waste Management Models

    • Community-based waste management initiatives; Small-scale, decentralized waste treatment options

  • Disaster Waste Management

    • Strategies for sustainable cleanup; Innovations in waste management; Sustainable solutions for disaster waste

  • E-waste Management

    • Strategies for managing electronic waste; Recycling and refurbishment of electronic devices

  • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

    • Implementing EPR programs for responsible product disposal; Industry engagement in product life cycle management

  • Green and Sustainable Procurement

    • Sustainable sourcing and procurement practices; The role of businesses in promoting sustainable supply chains

  • Hazardous Waste Handling and Disposal

    • Safe handling and disposal of hazardous waste; Compliance with hazardous waste regulations; Hazardous waste disposal and remediation

  • Incineration and Thermal Conversion Technologies

    • Advances in waste incineration technologies; Air pollution control in waste-to-energy facilities; Recovery of materials from incineration ashes; Liquefaction; Pyrolysis; Plasma; Gasification

  • Innovations in Waste Reduction

    • Advanced technologies for waste minimization; Sustainable packaging solutions; Zero-waste practices in industries

  • International Collaboration in Waste Management

    • Cross-border cooperation on waste management challenges; Global initiatives for sustainable waste practices

  • Landfill Management

    • Best practices for landfill site selection and operation; Sanitary landfill design and operation; Landfill gas management and utilization; Best practices in landfill management; Leachate management and treatment

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Products

    • Assessing the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycle; Sustainable product design and development

  • Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Management

    • Integrated approaches to managing municipal solid waste; Challenges and solutions in MSW management

  • Open Dumping Issues and Remediation

    • Challenges associated with open dumping; Strategies for remediating open dumpsites; Surveillance techniques for illegal dumping; Remote sensing and GIS applications for waste monitoring

  • Plastic Waste Management

    • Innovative solutions for plastic waste reduction; Biodegradable plastics and alternatives; Plastic waste and micro-plastics; Processing of plastics and other recyclables

  • Policy Development and Implementation

    • Government policies and regulations on waste management; Compliance with local and international waste management regulations; Legal frameworks for waste management

  • Public-Private Partnerships in Waste Management

    • Collaborations between government entities and private sectors; Success stories and challenges in public-private waste management initiatives

  • Recycling Technologies and Trends

    • Emerging recycling technologies; Challenges and opportunities in recycling processes

  • Sludge Treatment and Disposal

    • Innovations in Sludge Management; Transforming sludge into renewable resources; Addressing concerns in sludge treatment

  • Social and Economic Aspects of Waste Management

    • Socio-economic implications of waste management practices; Job creation and economic opportunities in the waste sector; Addressing public health concerns related to improper waste management

  • Special Waste Management

    • Food waste; Agricultural waste; Medical waste; Mining waste; Marine litter, Vegetable and Mineral oil; Waste batteries; Waste from end of life vehicles (ELV)

  • Waste and Biodiversity Conservation

    • Preserving biodiversity through effective waste management; The impact of waste on ecosystems and wildlife

  • Waste and Climate Change

    • The impact of waste management on climate change; Mitigation strategies to address waste-related emissions

  • Waste and Technology Integration

    • Integration of technology (IoT, AI) in waste management systems; Digital solutions for efficient waste tracking and monitoring

  • Waste Auditing and Assessment

    • Methods for assessing and auditing waste generation; Tools for measuring the environmental impact of waste

  • Waste Governance and Ethics

    • Ethical considerations in waste management practices; Governance structures for effective waste policies

  • Waste Management in Developing Countries

    • Tailoring waste management solutions for developing nations; International cooperation in supporting waste management infrastructure

  • Waste Minimization Strategies

    • Strategies for reducing waste generation in industries; Implementing lean manufacturing principles for waste reduction

  • Waste Reduction at the Source

    • Education and awareness campaigns for waste reduction; Encouraging sustainable consumption patterns

  • Waste Stream Analysis

    • Techniques for analyzing and characterizing waste streams; Tailoring waste management strategies based on waste composition

  • Waste Transportation and Logistics

    • Efficient waste collection and transportation systems; Optimization of waste collection routes

  • Waste-to-Energy Technologies

    • Advancements in converting waste into energy; Biogas and anaerobic digestion technologies

  • Waste-to-Resources Approaches

    • Converting waste into valuable resources; Examples of successful waste-to-resource projects

  • Zero Waste Strategies

    • Zero waste strategies; Zero waste certification and training; Circular economy in zero waste

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