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We created WasteCulture to address the planetary crisis by inspiring collaboration across all areas of public life, including politics, science, economy and society.

  • Explore best practices on waste solutions. 
  • Share your expertise and connect with an international network of scientists, engineers, and waste-management professionals. 
  • Co-Create sustainable waste management and help ensure that the 1.5°C climate target is not exceeded in the long term.

 

 


Modulo Wertstoffhöfe GmbH
Additional Floor Space and Flexibility at the Recycling Center in Teltow, Germany
These were two of the main reasons why Abfallwirtschaft Potsdam-Mittelmark chose Modulo.
Experts / Involved Parties
Dr.-Ing. Hans-Joachim Gehrmann
Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Prof. Dr. Ismail Tamer M.
Suez Canal University / Green Planet for Sustainable Environmental Solutions / WtERT Egypt
Thomas Buranj
GfA – Joint Municipal Waste Management Company
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European Environmental Bureau
Commission Caves to Industrial Laggards, Weakening EU Carbon Market
The European Commission today tabled its revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), the cornerstone of Europe’s climate policy that is designed to make polluters pay and drive industrial decarbonisation.
Fernanda Butron
French Parliament Passes Law Targeting Ultra-Fast Fashion Retailers
The French Parliament has approved legislation aimed at regulating the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, completing more than two years of legislative debate.
UN Environment Programme
UNEP and GEF Kick Off Global Initiative to Strengthen Monitoring of Toxic Chemicals and Mercury
The initiative will strengthen global monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and mercury to support multilateral environmental agreements.
Plastic Waste Shipments European Comission
The EU strictly regulates all plastic waste shipments within Europe and OECD member states.
The Wound at the Heart of BrasĂ­lia Yuri Schmitke A. B. Tisi
Six decades of unchecked waste, methane, and human suffering - one mile from a World Heritage city
Waste Shipments European Comission
EU rules on the shipment of waste within and beyond EU borders, to protect the environment and public health.
WasteCulture
WasteCulture and ForumZ at the Professional Conference at Aschaffenburg Castle
More than 80 participants and speakers from municipalities, associations, and industry spent two days discussing topics related to municipal waste management and the circular economy. A large industry exhibition provided the setting for the gathering.
European Environmental Bureau
New EU Law Makes Cars More Circular, but Industry Pressure Wins Out on SUV Size
The EEB and DUH welcome new EU law on vehicles, but warn of critical gaps
TBR - Technische Betriebsdienste Reutlingen
Reutlingen Makes “Plastic-Free Organic Waste” a Reality!
The city of Reutlingen in Germany shows how to achieve plastic-free organic waste: Using AI checks, clear colour-coded warning systems, and compostable organic waste bags, the city is consistently implementing the new organic waste regulation.
Kanadevia Inova
Kanadevia Inova Awarded Contract for Wet AD Plant in Sicily
Kanadevia Inova has been awarded a contract by Sicily Biomethan S.r.l. in connection with the development of a new Wet AD biogas plant with biomethane production in Castelvetrano, Sicily, Italy.
European Environmenatal Bureau
New Data Reveal the Extent of Europe’s E-Waste Crisis, NGOs Call for Urgent Action
New Eurostat data released today exposes the scale of Europe’s overconsumption of electronics and the continued failure to properly collect and recycle e-waste.
UNEP
50 Cities for Climate Action: Avoiding and Adapting to a 50°C World
More than 50 cities across the world have joined UNEP's new 50@50 activation to confront one of the world’s fastest-growing and deadliest climate risks: extreme heat.
WasteCulture
WasteCulture at the 17th WtE Prague Conference 2026: A Roadmap for the Future of Waste Management, 27–28 May 2026, Prague, Czech Republic
With many thanks to AF POWER agency a.s. and SEWACO s.r.o. we are proud to bring in some new ideas about knowledge management and how important energy recovery from waste is for GHG mitigation.
Fernanda Butron
Vietnamese Supermarkets Replace Plastic Packaging With Banana Leaves
Several supermarket chains in Vietnam began replacing plastic packaging with banana leaves in 2019 as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste, according to reports from Vietnamese and international media.
Fernanda Butron
A Summary on the Status Report on the German Circular Economy 2026
The circular economy is ready to take on more responsibility. However, it cannot simultaneously ensure system stability, make investments, and tap into new markets if political objectives, regulatory instruments, and economic realities are at odds with one another.
WasteCulture
WasteCulture and SEWACO s.r.o. Announce the "Czech – German Alliance for SWM Knowledge Transfer”
The cooperation will also promote the dissemination of information on the waste sector in the Czech Republic through the WasteCulture platform and support the organization of workshops ... and international exchange initiatives.