The ISWA and SWANA Young Professionals Group hosted a hands-on, two-phase virtual training on the Solid Waste Emissions Estimation Tool (SWEET v5.0), developed by the U.S. EPA, aimed at helping young professionals quantify greenhouse gas emissions across the waste management chain. This interactive training included a foundational session on using the tool, followed by a collaborative team-based case study with presentations and expert review. Participants gained practical skills, received a competition certificate, and connected with a global network of peers.

The webinar aims to provide participants with a practical introduction to modern landfill engineering and innovative technologies for landfill optimisation. Through presentations by experts from Frisoli S.r.l., participants will gain insights into the work of the company and key technical solutions in the sector. The session will cover relevant technological approaches, including volumetric recovery, covered systems, and optimisation strategies, supported by a practical case study. Overall, the webinar is designed to offer both technical perspectives on current developments in landfill management.

Part of the wider YPG Flagship Project 2025, this online training was organized under the project “Focus and Discourse on Organic Waste: Jordan and Egypt (Biowaste EgJo)”.

💡Fundamentals of this lecture:

• Development and status of biogas technology
• Basics of biogas production from a process-biology perspective
• Estimating energy yield from typical feedstocks
• Biogas plant technology and system components
• Use of biogas for electricity, heat, and biomethane production
• Key considerations for the economic viability of biogas systems

Held ahead of ISWA 2025 and the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the conference highlighted the role of emerging experts in driving sustainable change.

💡Conference Topics:

• Waste and Resource Management
• Circular Economy
• Climate Change & Waste Management
• Artificial Intelligence & Waste Management
• Financing Waste Management
• Closure of Dumpsites

This course is brought to you by Young Professionals of Online Discussions and Working Group associated with the International Solid Waste Association. The course is designed for professionals, researchers, and decision-makers eager to deepen their understanding of LCA methodologies and applications across industries.

💡 What you’ll learn:

• Principles and frameworks of LCA
• Hands-on experience with leading LCA software tools
• Real-world applications in sectors like food, energy, construction, and more
• Best practices for sustainability and decision-making

ISWA YPG Latin America and the Caribbean, together with ISWA LAC and Waste Wise Cities will be hosting a webinar titled: “Environmental Education and Waste Management: Waste and Prospects towards Zero Waste Communities”

 In this session, 12 speakers will share their insights and best practices on the journey toward creating Zero Waste communities in the LAC region. Their experiences will provide valuable perspectives on environmental education and waste management, offering practical takeaways that can help guide progress in your own cities and countries.

The Young Professionals Group (YPG) Online Conference is the leading international conference for young professionals on waste management.

The Conference aims to address the issue related to the promotion of the circular economy principles. It focuses on the involvement of new circular thinkers (under 35 years old) involved in research and innovation toward a sustainable solid waste management.

We are excited to announce the 7th edition of ISWA YPG Online Conference on 27 July 2024.

This year a special focus will be related to the United Nations Treaty on Plastic Pollution in 2024.

The registration is FREE and you are all invited. See you there!

The national membership of Germany at ISWA is proud to present the ISWA-Germany Study Tour 2024, an unparalleled opportunity for young waste management professionals to gain in-depth knowledge on designing, financing, and operating sustainable decentralized recycling and waste management systems. This exclusive event is tailored for professionals with a maximum of five years of work experience.

The ISWA-Germany Study Tour 2024 is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of successful waste management practices spanning 40 years of German expertise. The tour will feature:

• Expert Lectures: Engage with leading industry experts through informative lectures, delving into the latest advancements and best practices in waste management.
• Site Visits: Explore three diverse waste management sites, gaining valuable insights into real-world applications of sustainable waste management techniques.
• Interactive Discussions: Participate in thought-provoking discussions, facilitating knowledge exchange and networking opportunities among participants.

Key Objectives:

Participants will have the unique opportunity to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical implementation, enabling them to establish and manage small to medium-sized recycling and waste treatment centers efficiently. By the end of the tour, attendees will be equipped with the skills and expertise necessary to contribute significantly to the field of waste management.

How to Participate:

The study tour is limited to 25 young waste management professionals. More details regarding fees and registration will be announced soon on the ISWA website.

For inquiries and further information, please contact: Haniyeh.jalalipour@uni-rostock.de

Join us at the ISWA Young Professionals Group – Brasil event, co-organised with ISWA’s National Member, ABREMA, the Brasilian Association for Waste and the Environment.

For young professionals in the waste and resource management sector, this is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, enhance your skills, and deepen your knowledge in the field.

Discover how ISWA YPG supports young professionals like you in driving change in the industry, by helping you learn about the latest trends and technologies in waste management and network with industry leaders and peers from around the globe.

Attendance requires free registration for IFAT Brasil and separate free registration for the event as well.

ISWA YPG, with the support of UN-Habitat’s Waste Wise Cities Program, is thrilled to announce a call for best practices on creating zero-waste communities.

If your city or community has successfully implemented an initiative to reduce waste generation, increase recycling rates, or promote sustainable consumption, we want to hear from you! Your experiences can contribute to a larger knowledge-sharing effort that will help other cities and communities worldwide create more sustainable and waste-free environments.

The winning best practice shall be awarded 1000 EUROs and One year paid ISWA membership.

We’re searching for best practices that showcase innovative, effective, and replicable awareness and education initiatives that have achieved measurable outcomes.

To participate, download the template and submit your best practice with supporting materials such as educational materials, posters, flyers, videos, and pictures of the initiative implementation to ypg@iswa.org.

We are excited to announce the Chapter 2 of our webinar series, “Career Talks | Navigating the Path of Waste Entrepreneurship”, an online session with accomplished waste entrepreneurs who will share their career paths, offer valuable advice, and address questions from aspiring young professionals.

This platform is a way to explore different waste management career options and expand your professional network.

Join us online on 7th of December 2023 at 14:00-15:00 CET with our speaker, Mr Ali Ahmed Sahi, the forward-thinking CEO of WeClean Pvt Ltd, who integrated technology, environmental stewardship, and business acumen to revolutionize discarded materials into valuable resources.

The webinar will be hosted via Zoom and we will send the Zoom meeting link to the registrants closer to the date.

We are excited to announce a webinar series, “Career Talks | Navigating the Path of Waste Entrepreneurship”, an online session with accomplished waste entrepreneurs who will share their career paths, offer valuable advice, and address questions from aspiring young professionals.

This platform is a way to explore different waste management career options and expand your professional network.

Join us online on 12th of October 2023 at 14:00 – 15:00 CEST and meet our first speaker, Chris Fisher, Founder of The Cyclical Collective (TCC), a platform to incubate and nurture community initiatives underpinned by the philosophy of closed-loop design thinking and circularity.

As he shares his entrepreneurial journey, we will explore the complexities of the human condition and harness our gifts to return to an authentic connection to nature and her cyclical essence.

The webinar will be hosted via Zoom and we will send the Zoom meeting link to the registratns closer to the date.