Towards Innovation in Solid Waste Management
Developing countries have sometimes restricted access to information sources concerning solid and hazardous waste management which has led to a generalised lack of knowledge about the problem, resulting in nonexistent, inappropriate or incomplete technical, political and operational measures. On the other hand, countries with advanced know-how about waste management and treatment technologies are unaware of the research and policy needs in developing countries, being unable to access these potential markets.
Through the establishment of an international knowledge network for the advancement of sustainable and appropriate waste management both issues can be addressed. In this sense, WasteNet strengthens the international research in sustainable and appropriate waste management strategies and technologies.
WasteNet can thereby act as a platform for communication with its highly qualified scientists from Latin America, Asia and Europe to intensify multilateral exchange of experiences and knowledge in the field of waste management.
