CONFERENCE
Wastes aims at bringing together academia and industry experts from the Waste Management and Recycling sectors, from around the world, offering state of the art knowledge and sharing experiences with all in attendance.
TOPICS
Management of waste streams (CDW, WEEE, RDF, ASR, etc.)
Environmental, economic and social aspects in waste management
Oceans and blue economy
Waste-to-energy technologies
Life cycle assessment and carbon footprint
Biological treatment techniques
Sustainable waste valorisation technologies
Circular economy and industrial symbioses
Smart technologies and digital tools in waste management
Recycling of wastes and resources recovery
Wastes refineries
Food waste management and bioeconomy
Plastic waste impacts, management strategies and solutions
Wastes as critical raw materials resources
Important dates
3-5 SEPT | 2025
Conference
3-5 SEPT | 2025
Conference
Speakers
Available soon.
RAÚL FANGUEIRO
UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO, PORTUGAL
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS BASED ON WASTES: THE WAY AHEAD!
ELZA BONTEMPI
UNIVERSITY OF BRESCIA, ITALY
RECOVERY STRATEGIES FOR SPENT LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
HEATHER WRAY
TNO, NETHERLANDS
THE ROLE OF BIOMASS WASTES IN THE ENERGY AND MATERIALS TRANSITION
HERMANO RODRIGUES
EY-PARTHENON, PORTUGAL
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: MAIN INDUSTRY TRIGGERS AND SOLUTIONS
CONFERENCE DINNER
The conference dinner is scheduled for the 7th of September at Quinta das Lágrimas, an 18th-century palace retreat that offers peace and tranquility.
RECEPTION AND VISIT - MACHADO DE CASTRO NATIONAL MUSEUM
Join us on the afternoon of the 6th of September for a reception and visit to the Machado de Castro National Museum! As a registered attendee of the Congress, you’ll have free transportation.
The Machado de Castro National Museum, a Coimbra icon, encapsulates 20 centuries of history in the city. Established in 1911, it earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
6th edition
University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
6-8 September 2023
232 Participants
11 Countries
120 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
5th edition
TRYP Lisboa, Caparica Mar Hotel,
Costa da Caparica 4-6 September 2019
304 Participants
17 Countries
123 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
4th edition
FEUP – Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Porto | 25-26 September 2017
218 PARTICIPANTS
22 COUNTRIES
93 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
3rd edition
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo | 14-16 September 2015
280 PARTICIPANTS
19 COUNTRIES
153 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
2nd edition
University of Minho, Braga | 11-13 September 2013
210 PARTICIPANTS
26 COUNTRIES
120 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
1st edition
University of Minho, Guimarães | 12-14 September 2011
214 PARTICIPANTS
18 COUNTRIES
91 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities Book of Abstracts
1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities Book of Proceedings
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
6th edition
University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
6-8 September 2023
232 Participants
11 Countries
120 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
5th edition
TRYP Lisboa, Caparica Mar Hotel,
Costa da Caparica 4-6 September 2019
304 Participants
17 Countries
123 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
4th edition
FEUP – Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, Porto | 25-26 September 2017
218 PARTICIPANTS
22 COUNTRIES
93 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
3rd edition
Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo | 14-16 September 2015
280 PARTICIPANTS
19 COUNTRIES
153 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
2nd edition
University of Minho, Braga | 11-13 September 2013
210 PARTICIPANTS
26 COUNTRIES
120 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
1st edition
University of Minho, Guimarães | 12-14 September 2011
214 PARTICIPANTS
18 COUNTRIES
91 ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Conference publications
1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities Book of Abstracts
1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities Book of Proceedings