The continuous increase in waste production has been placing environment and human health at serious risk; this makes waste management a primary issue at global level for sustainable development.

Main objectives

• To give an overview on current policies of waste management and integrated waste treatment in Italy and Europe.
• To present the legislative, economic and applicative aspects.
• To focus on topics of special interest: management of urban, industrial and hazardous waste, waste treatment, resources from waste.

Topics

• Waste Management Policy
• Hazardous Waste
• Waste Treatment
• Recycling