Waste management is undergoing rapid changes with the advent of AI, automation, and smart technologies & techniques. But we’re missing the human story. What happens to the workforce in waste? How do communities adapt?
Young professionals need to lead this conversation and support traction on the right direction.
🎯Project’s Goals:
- Document Real Stories: Collect stories of 20+ people involved in waste sector across 20+ countries
- Showcase Innovation: Highlight AI and tech solutions changing waste management
- Advocate for Justice: Ensure technology serves workers and communities
- Connect Global Youth: Build a network of young waste management advocates worldwide for AI and technology serving for good
🧾Core Components:
- “Voices from the Street”: Discussion with waste stakeholders experiencing technological change Share your story here on how the new technologies are changing your work in waste (link available soon)
- “Modern Technology Meets Reality”: Training and capacity building – session details coming soon
- “Youth Action Task Force”: Details coming soon
💡Previous Online Trainings:
Biogas Technology Training:
- Context: 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)”.
- Date: Took place online on the 24 November 2025.
- More Information: Click here for more information on this training.
Watch the recording of the training here.
Contact us: ypg@iswa.org