A sustainable handling of waste is key to improving not only health and quality of life by reducing vectors for disease transmission, but also to ensure reduced climate impact. Technologies that allow for a more circular utilisation of resources through recycling and reuse, and minimised methane emissions from waste dump sites, in effect also contribute to more healthy communities. This cross-sectorial link provides many development co-benefits. The realisation has led to innovations such as methane capturing for biogas used in devices ranging from cooking stoves to biofuel engines, and innovative waste-to-energy technologies. Below you will find related publications, partners, CTCN technical assistance, technologies and other information for exploring this topic further.  

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Waste management

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Mexico
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Energy efficiency
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Cross-sectoral
    Waste management

    CAPSUS is an international mission-oriented consulting firm specialized in empowering best practices in sustainability, resilience and energy efficiency by merging evidence-based knowledge with technology.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Ecuador
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Waste management
    Cross-sectoral
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Early warning and Environmental assessment

    CITIC is a for-profit Foundation that since 2004 is determined to create important changes to achieve a more sustainable, creative and inclusive world through research, knowledge, the arts, and the proper use of technologies.

  • Knowledge partner
    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Canada
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Waste management
    Water

    Island Water Technologies (IWT) is a Prince Edward Island based company speacializing in modular, solar powered wastewater treatment solutions. IWT provides self-powered wastewater treatment for domestic and industrial industries.

  • Knowledge partner
    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Costa Rica
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Energy efficiency
    Industry
    Transport
    Waste management

    CEGESTI is a non-profit organization founded in 1990, with the mission of contributing to sustainable development in Latin America with special emphasis on three core topics: Environment and Development; Responsible Business and Impact on Social Responsibility.