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Early Bird registrations and Abstract Submissions deadlines coming up soon for the 2026 ISWA World Congress. Register today or explore the key themes and submit your abstract (17 April for abstracts and 14 April for the early bird fee! ow.ly/zRwG50YuCrX

On Global Recycling Day, it’s worth asking: are we really recycling or just redefining it? Read more in our latest update written together by Anne Sheinberg and Shiza Aslam, and join the conversation. ow.ly/annl50YvJ1K

Europe’s advanced Waste-to-Energy is moving beyond incineration — optimizing energy recovery, advanced flue gas cleaning & CHP integration to cut emissions and boost energy security. Join the ISWA Austria Study Tour 2026 and register by 30 April 2026. iswa.org/iswa-study-tou…

"Plastic pollution often becomes visible only at the coast, but its roots lie upstream in waste systems and product use." — CEGRU - Cámara de Empresas Gestoras de Residuos del Uruguay 📰Full testimony on LinkedIn #breakingtheplasticpollutioncycle

At the Environmental Forum 2026 in Bucharest, Monika Romenska (EXPRA) and Prof. Aleksandra Anić Vučinić discussed Croatia’s shift from concessions to a full-cost system. Read the article here - ow.ly/pFP150YrNNt

#GivetoGain The International Women’s Day theme for 2026 is Give to Gain, a rally call to everyone to invest in change and strengthen the participation of women at all levels and then reap the benefits of more efficient, effective and profitable waste management operations.

Italy recycled 76% of its packaging in 2024; proof that strong policy, EPR and advanced sorting deliver real circular results. Read the full article here! iswa.org/blog/recycling…

ISWA Platinum Member Webinar by Kanadevia Inova: How should the Prognos/Ifeu landfill methane study shape future EU waste policy? Discussing landfill emissions (2022–2050), diversion, MSW bans, methane mitigation & WtE in EU ETS. Register: @d52e4e8e-7dc3-45d9-a6c2-d0bc694268be" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/001cac17…

The ISWA Italy Study Tour 2026 on Collection, Sorting & Recycling in Northern Italy (May) offers hands-on insights into sustainable systems in practice. Final registration deadline: 15 March 2026 Join, recommend or promote within your organisation!

Stay ahead in sustainable waste & resource management! Join ISWA events – webinars, expos, study tours & conferences – to learn, network & grow your expertise. View our upcoming events here: ow.ly/bAIe50Ymnc6

"Plastic pollution persists despite a well-developed system, due to uneven implementation, weak market signals, and fragmented action." — Solid Waste Association of North America 📰Full testimony on LinkedIn #breakingtheplasticpollutioncycle

Don’t miss the session on Legislative Challenges & Implementing European Regulations with Prof. Aleksandra Anić Vučinić (ISWA Board Member) and Monika Romenska (EXPRA, ISWA member) on the Waste Stage at the Green Energy Expo & Romenvirotec 2026! ow.ly/8P1q50YclVI

Join waste & resource leaders at the 2026 ISWA World Congress to exchange insights and shape a more sustainable future. Call for Abstracts open until mid-April and early bird tickets on sale: iswa2026.org

ISWA returns to IFAT Munich! Join us on the Orange Stage and at the ISWA Pavilion (Hall A5, Stand 352) for inspiring talks on sustainable waste management. Host a session, partner with us, or get a free entry voucher via the link below. ow.ly/c2U650YckEu

🌟 ISWA at #IFATSaudiArabia Two weeks ago, ISWA joined the first IFAT Saudi Arabia, contributing to discussions on innovation, digitalisation, and sustainable waste & resource management across the MENA region Read more 👉 iswa.org/blog/iswa-at-i…

"Cooperation to tackle cross-border plastic pollution from rivers is exemplary, but collection and recovery of plastic waste at national level is challenging." — The Hungarian Association of Environmental Enterprises 📰Full testimony on LinkedIn #breakingtheplasticpollutioncycle

Early Bird registration closes 15 February 2026 for the ISWA Study Tours in May and June! Remember, ISWA Members receive a 20% discount! Italy - iswa.org/iswa-italy-stu… Austria - iswa.org/iswa-study-tou…

ISWA Member of the Month: Joachim Quoden! Read more about Joachim’s journey and insights on the ISWA Blog: 👉 iswa.org/blog/member-of… #ISWAMember #WasteManagement #Sustainability

In yesterday's ISWA webinar, speakers shared their perspectives on how textile EPR could be designed to better support circularity. Watch the full webinar now! ow.ly/PbwE50Y8J8q

Stay ahead in sustainable waste & resource management! Join ISWA events – webinars, expos, study tours & conferences – to learn, network & grow your expertise. Upcoming: 3 Feb webinar, Green Energy Expo, May/Jun Study Tours, ISWA World Congress. iswa.org/events/