SWM Webinar Series: Plastic Recycling [20240626]

INTRODUCTION

Waste management, particularly plastic waste, is a growing problem in low- and middle-income countries. By 2050, waste generation in these regions is expected to increase more than threefold. Currently, over half of this waste is openly dumped, burned, or discharged into water bodies and ecosystems, resulting in severe environmental, health, and economic impacts.

Learning Objectives

As EU delegations face challenges related to plastic waste and engage in solid waste management in their plans and project portfolios, this webinar session aims at discussing challenges and opportunities, as well as effective policies and business models related to plastic recycling, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

Course Content 

• Conceptual Introduction
  • Basic Concepts and Overview of SWM in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Waste Recovery Context
  • Deep dive: Focus on Plastics
• Plastic Waste
  • Collection and Recycling
  • Business Models and Market Situations
  • Plastic Waste Policies and Future Developments
  • Practical Application Examples
• Ask the Expert Session

• Target Audience 

  The training is designed for staff in INTPA and NEAR HQ and EU Delegations, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa

VIDEO WEBINAR:  https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/intpa-academy/course/view.php?id=891