Agricultural and food waste contribute significantly to landfill volume and greenhouse gas emissions. Papers on composting, anaerobic digestion, and other recycling technologies that convert food and agricultural waste into useful products are welcome.
The capture and reuse of CO2 is a promising avenue for waste reduction and energy production. This session will cover research on CO2 utilization technologies in recycling processes, including carbon capture and conversion to valuable products.
Policies and regulations are essential for guiding waste management practices. Papers addressing national and international policies, environmental regulations, and governance models that promote sustainable waste management will be discussed.
As the world moves toward a net-zero carbon future, waste management plays a crucial role. This session will explore decarbonization strategies in waste management, including carbon capture technologies and low-carbon waste treatment methods.
This session focuses on utilizing bio-based materials and processes to enhance resource efficiency and sustainability in waste management. Research on the use of renewable bio-based feedstocks for recycling and waste recovery will be discussed.
This session will address a range of waste management techniques, from waste reduction at the source to advanced recycling and disposal methods. Best practices in waste management, including case studies and innovative solutions, will be shared.
Bio-electrochemical systems combine biological and electrochemical processes for waste treatment and resource recovery. Papers on new developments in this field, including microbial electrolysis cells and bioelectrochemical reactors, will be explored.
Wastewater treatment is a critical component of waste management. This session will cover advancements in wastewater treatment processes, including biological, chemical, and physical methods that improve water quality and facilitate the recycling of water resources.
The management of infectious waste, especially from healthcare facilities, is critical for public health. This session will explore new methods and technologies for treating and disposing of biomedical and infectious waste while minimizing environmental impact.
Landfills are a major waste disposal method, but they can pose long-term environmental risks. This session will focus on sustainable landfill management practices, including leachate treatment, gas recovery, and the reclamation of landfill sites for productive use.
Textile waste is one of the largest contributors to landfill volume. This session will cover innovations in textile recycling, including chemical recycling, upcycling, and circular design, as well as strategies for reducing textile waste in the fashion industry.
Industrial and chemical wastes often contain hazardous materials that require careful handling and recycling. Papers exploring innovative solutions for recycling industrial by-products and chemicals in a safe, sustainable manner are encouraged for this session.
Bioremediation uses microorganisms to clean up contaminated environments, while microbial fuel cells convert waste into electricity. This session will explore the latest developments in both areas and their applications in waste management and environmental restoration.
Thermal waste recovery methods, including incineration and pyrolysis, are important for waste treatment and energy production. Research on optimizing thermal processes, reducing emissions, and enhancing the recovery of energy from waste materials will be a focus.
Organic waste has significant potential for energy recovery. This session will highlight the conversion of organic materials, such as food waste and agricultural residues, into bioenergy through anaerobic digestion, composting, and other innovative methods.
This session will explore innovative approaches to the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recovery—in waste management. Submissions are encouraged that focus on strategies, technologies, and practices that minimize waste generation, maximize the lifespan of materials, and recover valuable resources from discarded materials.
Marine plastic pollution is a growing global crisis. This session will cover research on innovative approaches for preventing, reducing, and cleaning up plastic pollution in oceans, as well as strategies for recycling ocean plastics and creating circular economies for marine materials.
Medical and biomedical waste poses unique challenges due to its potential for contamination and harm. This session will explore best practices, regulations, and new technologies for safely managing medical waste, including infectious and hazardous materials.
Recycling paper, glass, and metals is essential for reducing resource consumption. This session will focus on new technologies and processes that improve the efficiency of recycling these materials, from sorting techniques to advanced reprocessing methods.
Biofuels derived from waste biomass offer an alternative to fossil fuels. This session will highlight research on the production of bioethanol, biodiesel, and other biofuels from waste materials, with an emphasis on sustainability, scalability, and environmental impacts.
Biomass waste offers great potential as a renewable energy source. Research on technologies and processes for converting agricultural, forestry, and organic waste into biofuels, bioelectricity, or biochemicals will be a key focus of this session.
This session explores the use of renewable resources in waste management and their integration into the energy system. Papers on biogas production, solar energy, wind energy, and other renewable energy sources derived from waste materials will be considered.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) are crucial for evaluating the potential environmental consequences of waste management projects. Research on methods for assessing and mitigating the environmental impacts of waste treatment, disposal, and recycling systems will be discussed in this session.
This session focuses on emerging technologies that improve the treatment of waste materials. Innovations in biological, chemical, and thermal treatment methods that increase efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance the recovery of resources are welcome.
Hazardous waste poses significant environmental and health risks. This session invites papers on technologies and practices for the safe treatment, storage, disposal, and recycling of hazardous waste materials, with a focus on minimizing risks to public health and ecosystems.
Effective solid waste management strategies are essential to mitigating environmental impacts. This session will cover a range of topics from waste collection, sorting, transportation, and disposal methods, to strategies for increasing recycling rates and reducing landfill use.
As electronic devices become obsolete, e-waste grows rapidly, posing environmental and health risks. This session invites papers on innovative recycling technologies, sustainable disposal practices, and the management of valuable resources found in e-waste, such as precious metals and rare earth elements.
The recycling of plastics and rubber remains a major challenge due to their complex composition and contamination. Papers addressing new techniques, material innovations, and systems that improve the recycling of plastic and rubber waste are welcomed.
Waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies convert non-recyclable waste materials into usable energy, contributing to both waste reduction and renewable energy production. Research on new WTE technologies, efficiency improvements, and environmental impacts will be a focus of this session.
A circular economy is essential to creating a sustainable future. This session will cover topics related to sustainable design, material flows, and waste management systems that facilitate the reuse and recycling of materials. Papers can discuss business models, case studies, and policy frameworks that support a circular economy.