The objective of the ISWA-Germany Study Tour is to explore the design, finance, and operation of sustainable decentralized recycling and waste management systems.
The tour is jointly organized by ISWA, ISWA Germany, and Rostock University for up to 25 waste management professionals. This event offers expert lectures, visits to three diverse waste management sites, interactive discussions, and knowledge sharing spanning 40 years of Germany’s successful recycling practices. Participants will learn to bridge theory with real‐world application, to establish and manage small to medium‐sized recycling and waste treatment centres efficiently.
Attending this special practice-focused study trip will help you gain a deep understanding of:
- Frameworks of a sustainable solid waste management system under a circular economy including regulation and waste hierarchy.
- Solid waste source separation including composting of source-separated biowaste.
- Design, finance, and operate a material recovery/recycling facility.
- Management of the residual materials including hazardous waste.
- Landfill classification and design including leachate and gas collection systems.
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