CONFERENCE

Wastes aims at bringing together academia and industry experts from the Waste Management and Recycling sectors, from around the world, offering state of the art knowledge and sharing experiences with all in attendance.

TOPICS

Management of waste streams (CDW, WEEE, RDF, ASR, etc.)

Environmental, economic and social aspects in waste management

Logistics, policies, regulatory constraints and markets in waste management

Waste-to-energy technologies

Life cycle assessment and carbon footprint

Biological treatment techniques

Waste treatment and valorization technologies

Circular economy and industrial symbioses

Smart technologies and digital tools in waste management

Recycling of wastes and resources recovery

Wastes refineries

Food waste management and bioeconomy

Plastic waste impacts, management strategies and solutions

Wastes as critical raw materials resources

Important dates

Full paper submission

20 MAR | 2023

Short paper submission

31 MAY | 2023

Early bird registration

15 JUL | 2023

Conference

6-8 SEPT | 2023

Full paper submission

20 MAR | 2023

Short paper submission

31 MAY | 2023

Early bird registration

15 JUL | 2023

Conference

6-8 SEPT | 2023

Speakers

Confirmed Speakers

RAÚL FANGUEIRO

UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL

INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!

ELZA BONTEMPI

UNIVERSITY OF BRESCIA, ITALY

RECOVERY STRATEGIES FOR SPENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

HEATHER WRAY

TNO, NETHERLANDS

THE ROLE OF BIOMASS WASTES IN THE ENERGY AND MATERIALS TRANSITION

HERMANO RODRIGUES

EY-PARTHENON, PORTUGAL

CIRCULAR ECONOMY: MAIN INDUSTRY TRIGGERS AND SOLUTIONS

CONFERENCE DINNER

The conference dinner is scheduled for the 7th of September at Quinta das Lágrimas, an 18th-century palace retreat that offers peace and tranquility.

RECEPTION AND VISIT - MACHADO DE CASTRO NATIONAL MUSEUM

Join us on the afternoon of the 6th of September for a reception and visit to the Machado de Castro National Museum! As a registered attendee of the Congress, you’ll have free transportation.

The Machado de Castro National Museum, a Coimbra icon, encapsulates 20 centuries of history in the city. Established in 1911, it earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019.

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