Effects of Improper Waste Management in South East Asia: Local Challenges, Global Solutions
Channel: be Waste Wise
Date: 2018-06-05

The 1st International Solid Waste Association Young Professionals Group (ISWA YPG) Online Conference provides a platform for researchers worldwide to share potential solutions and the consequences of inadequate waste management in South East Asia.

This event is part of our knowledge partnership with the International Solid Waste Assocation (ISWA). ISWA’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is an international group of young professionals united by common passion for sustainable consumption, waste and resource management practices.

Agenda:
1) Welcome Note – Dr. Andrea Winterstetter (ISWA YPG Chair, VITO)
2) #1 Keynote: Marine Litter & Open Dumpsites – Antonis Mavropoulos (ISWA president, D-Waste)
3) #2 Keynote: Plastic Recycling Solutions – Imanol Zabaleta (YP member, EAWAG)
4) Presentations by early career researchers & young professionals from across the globe (selected based on submitted abstracts)
5) Question & Answer session