Sustainable 2022

In combination with the obvious need to transform our society, we are hearing the word "sustainable" more and more. But what is sustainable? What is sustainable waste management?

Dipl.-Ing.(TU) Werner P. Bauer

Sustainability is a very comprehensive sociopolitical concept. No organization can address all the requirements of sustainable action in equal measure. It is therefore crucial to identify the essential fields of action in which responsibility can be lived.

In a region where it is common to simply throw everything away, local waste management will focus on "urban cleanliness" and try to build awareness among the population in dealing with waste. (Read more)

In a country that predominantly relies on landfilling, local waste management will focus on "climate and environmental protection" and focus on thermal recycling of the waste arriving at the landfill. (Read more)

In sectors that only pretend to be climate oriented, the transformation role of the responsible organization is required. Here, "Transparency" and "Closing Material Cycles" are required. (Read more)

In 2022, let's look with interest at all the ways of dealing with waste and recyclables and examine which fits best in each region.

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