The Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM) hosted the Bangladesh Solid Waste Management Seminar 2024 at BRAC University, bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers.
Why the seminar mattered
Rapid urban growth has put enormous pressure on waste collection and disposal in Bangladesh’s cities. The seminar created space to share research and practical experience from Bangladesh and Japan.
Themes discussed
- Collection and segregation of municipal solid waste
- Plastic waste and recycling value chains
- The role of informal waste workers
- Landfill management and alternatives to open dumping
- Policy, financing and public awareness
Learning from each other
Japan’s experience with material cycles and waste reduction offered useful lessons, while Bangladeshi practitioners highlighted the realities of working in dense, fast-growing cities.
Our takeaway
Lasting improvement depends on cooperation between government, industry, researchers and communities — and on good data to guide decisions.
Water Exchange works on solid waste research, baseline surveys and management plans with partners across the country.
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