#LIFEBIOBEST conference: Towards a zero waste future – best practices in bio-waste collection and treatment | Pruszcz Gdański, Poland
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Date: 26 November (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Location: Pruszcz Gdański
Format: In-person
Language: Polish and English (with simultaneous interpretation)
Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]
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Polish Zero Waste Association, with the support of the LIFE BIOBEST consortium partners—Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management (ACR+), Consorzio Italiano Compostatori (CIC), Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), European Compost Network ECN e.V. (ECN), and ENT foundation (ENT)— invites you to attend its conference on bio-waste collection and treatment on 26 November in Pruszcz Gdański.
Source separation of bio-waste is essential for sustainable waste management at the municipal level. It allows for higher recycling rates and lowers waste management costs by producing cleaner recyclable streams and reducing the need for disposal. When treated at the source, through community or household composting, it also decreases the waste burden on municipal services. However, for these strategies to be effective, they require coordinated action across different levels of governance and thoughtful efforts to engage and motivate citizens.
What are the goals of this conference?
The conference aims to provide concrete insights into the current state of bio-waste management in Poland and promote improved municipal performance by showcasing best practices from across Europe at both national and regional levels. Invited presenters and panellists will share their challenges and successes in communicating new requirements to citizens, effectively encouraging long-term behavioural changes and engagement. The event will also feature the recently launched LIFE BIOBEST guidelines based on the experiences of Europe’s top performers in bio-waste management.
Participants will include waste installation operators, municipal waste experts, national and local authorities and civil society representatives, all discussing jointly the gaps in biowaste management, needed investments and recommendations for local authorities.
Experts from the LIFE BIOBEST project will present guidelines on selective bio-waste collection, governance, economic incentives, compost and digestate production, as well as communication and engagement practices, highlighting EU best practices.
Who is this event for?
- Elected officials and technicians from Polish municipalities launching or looking to improve their bio-waste collection systems and overcome barriers and local challenges;
- Waste management companies, civil society organisations, and academia working in bio-waste management.
The conference programme is available HERE.
Important Details:
- The sessions will be in Polish, with a few presentations done in English (translated into Polish).
- Catering will be provided during the conference.
- Participation is free of charge; travel and accommodation costs must be covered by participants.
- The event will offer a few networking opportunities among bio-waste stakeholders.
For more information, write to [email protected] or [email protected].
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This event is part of the EU-funded LIFE BIOBEST project. The conference, organised by Polish Zero Waste Association along with a Consortium of partners involving ENT Foundation, Consorzio Italiano Compostatori (CIC), European Compost Network ECN e.V. (ECN), the Association of Cities and Regions for sustainable Resource management (ACR+), and Zero Waste Europe (ZWE), aim to promote concrete actions among EU officials for the development and implementation of efficient local bio-waste collection systems. Its objective is to highlight best practices in bio-waste management and address challenges faced by local authorities.
