WasteCulture is a global network and knowledge hub for sharing solutions, experiences, and innovative ideas in the complex world of waste management. Building WasteCulture as an agile, transformative community is an ongoing journey. We warmly invite all members and friends to Share and Co-Create their excellence — this is how a truly sustainable and forward-thinking waste culture emerges. Together, we share knowledge and experience to support sustainable waste management across the globe.

Vision and Mission  Waste management and the circular economy can play a key role in addressing the planetary crisis – by inspiring collaboration and driving collective action across all areas of public life: politics, science, economy, and society. WasteCulture contributes to this effort by sharing expert knowledge and best practices in waste management, while providing a platform for exchange and collaboration. Guided by a planet-centered approach, WasteCulture works to ensure fairness for future generations, while actively supporting the long-term 1.5°C climate target.

We believe Around half of global emissions are down to the way we make and use products and food (Source at sec 57 on video: Ellen McArthur Foundation): This includes, in particular, how we manage products at the end of their life cycle. The most immediate and effective way to reduce half of these greenhouse gas emissions is through material AND energy recovery, rather than landfilling solid waste. A holistic approach to waste management, committed to the SDGs, is vital to staying on track for the 1.5°C target. The "Zero Waste to Landfill” goal can be reached by cultivating an intelligent and empathetic waste culture that empowers individuals to turn feelings of helplessness into action. Knowledge in waste management is complex and interdisciplinary. It should be openly accessible, built on existing frameworks, and foster greater collaboration among people. So, here we go: WasteCulture provides a global platform where professionals, organizations, and communities collaborate across borders, industries, and mindsets to shape this shared vision. Explore: We are curious and open to every innovation, technology, and way of thinking that supports a sustainable waste culture and the SDGs. We invite our members to explore, adapt, and apply these ideas to tackle the challenges they encounter. Share: We share knowledge openly and responsibly, enabling decision-makers worldwide to access and apply it. Co-Create: We invite everyone to engage in dialogue, adapt solutions, and co-create practical applications – driving a global transformation in waste management based on respect, diversity, and innovation.

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