Welcome Note
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the Recycling and Waste Management Conference (Aware) 2025— an international gathering that brings together leading minds, innovators, and practitioners dedicated to advancing sustainable waste solutions.
This conference serves as a vital platform for exploring groundbreaking strategies in recycling technologies, circular economy models, zero waste systems, and waste-to-energy innovations. Through a diverse range of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and technical workshops, we aim to foster meaningful dialogue and actionable outcomes in the field of waste management.
Our goal is to create a collaborative environment where researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and stakeholders can connect, share insights, and inspire one another toward practical and scalable solutions to today’s most urgent environmental challenges.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the scientific committee, who have meticulously reviewed submissions and curated a high-quality program that reflects both global relevance and regional impact. Their dedication ensures a rich and dynamic learning experience for all participants.
Whether you're here to present, learn, or network, we trust that your participation will be both professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling. Thank you for joining us as we collectively work toward a cleaner, more resilient, and sustainable future.
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Join Us in Transforming Our Future:
The AWARE 2025 conference promises to be a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration. Together, let's explore innovative solutions, discuss best practices, and pave the way for a sustainable and waste-free future. Join us at the conference and be part of the transformative journey towards a greener planet.
How To Participate:
WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Keynote Speeches by Visionary Leaders:Be inspired by influential figures and changemakers in recycling and waste management. Learn from their groundbreaking work, visionary ideas, and the future they see for the industry.
- Engaging Panel Discussions: Join thought-provoking dialogues with leaders from government, industry, academia, and environmental organizations. Discuss practical solutions and emerging opportunities in circular waste systems.
- Hands-On Technical Workshops: Take part in interactive sessions and live demonstrations covering the latest tools, techniques, and smart technologies shaping the future of sustainable waste practices.
- Cutting-Edge Research Presentations:Stay up-to-date with the latest scientific breakthroughs and academic research that are driving innovation in waste recovery, reuse, and material efficiency.
- Innovative Exhibition Showcase: Discover pioneering technologies and sustainable solutions at the exhibitor zone. Connect with developers, explore prototypes, and spark future collaborations.
- Circular Economy & Sustainability Insights: Gain a deep understanding of closed-loop systems and sustainable resource use. Learn how to adopt circular strategies that reduce waste and promote long-term resilience.
- Policy & Regulatory Frameworks: Explore current policy trends and legislative updates shaping the recycling and waste sectors. Examine how strong governance and enforcement can drive effective change.
- 👥 Community Outreach & Education:Learn about successful grassroots movements and educational initiatives that foster a culture of sustainability. Find ways to empower communities for lasting impact.
- Dynamic Networking Environment: Meet global peers, form valuable connections, and explore collaborations with professionals committed to solving critical environmental challenges.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND WASTE AND RECYCLING CONFERENCE, AUSTRIA
The AWARE 2025 conference invites a dynamic range of participants from across sectors committed to sustainable practices and circular economy goals:
- Environmental and Sustainability Leaders:Champions driving climate-conscious initiatives and ecological policies.
- Waste Management Companies and Professionals:Experts in collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials.
- Waste Producers, Repurposers, and Consumers:Industry stakeholders transforming waste into resources.
- Environmental Consultants and Experts:Advisors crafting impactful strategies for waste reduction.
- Recycling and Resource Recovery Organizations:Entities turning waste into economic and environmental value.
- Government Agencies and Policymakers:Decision-makers shaping the legal and policy framework.
- Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Strategic Thinkers:Leaders of sustainable technology and breakthrough solutions.
- Research Institutions and Academia:Scholars presenting data-driven research and new discoveries.
- Technology Providers and Innovators:Engineers and firms delivering transformative waste solutions.
// Programs
AWARE 2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Day - 1 [December 4, 2025]
- 08:30 - 09:00 - Opening Ceremony
- 09:00 - 10:00 - National Waste Policy Action Plan: Driving Sustainable Waste Management
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: The Three Pillars of Sustainable Waste Management
- 11:00 - 11:30 - Coffee Break
- 11:30 - 13:00 - Circular Economy: Closing the Resource Loop for Sustainable Growth
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch Break
- 14:00 - 15:00 - Commercial and Industrial Waste Management: Optimizing Practices
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Accessible Data for Informed Decisions: Enhancing Consumer, Investment, and Policy Choices
- 16:00 - 16:30 - Coffee break
- 16:30 - 18:00 - Revolutionizing Waste Education and Community Engagement through Innovations
AWARE 2022 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Veena Sahajwalla
Director of SMaRT at UNSW
Mark Barthel
COO at Stop Food Waste Australia
Steven Lapidge
CEO at Fight Food Waste Ltd
Cate McQuillen
Founder | Storyteller | Changemaker at Mememe Production
Edward Kosior
Managing Director, Nextek Limited and NEXTLOOPP
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Aware 2022 Oceania Endorsements and Testimonials
"I enjoyed the conference very much, the talks were of very high quality and the site and people were excellent. I find that the "customer service", i.e. the communication between you as organizer and me as attendee, has been always excellent, very fast and easy".
Pol Lloveras, QPolytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
I fully enjoyed my visit to the Conference, it was well organized.
Dmitri Golberg, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
I enjoyed very much the conference – You and your co-organizers have done a terrific, impressive work! The Panel Discussion and Students Forum are all unique features of the conference, and the scientific quality of the program is high. There are plenty opportunities for discussions and communications.
Jing Li, Rutgers University, USA
It was really nice to attend the conference. Your team has done a wonderful work. Excellent planning, perfect execution and great hospitality.
Shalini Bahel, Guru Nanak Dev University, India
I and my students really enjoyed the conference. It was marvellous and friendly conference.
Teru Komatsu, Chuo University, Japan
The conference is well organized and I get a lot of useful information. Thank you very much for your hard work.
Yu Cong, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, CAS, China
I would like to congratulate the organizers, for doing great job by putting together an excellent program, bringing Outstanding Scientists from around the world. My favourite part was giving chance to the students from different race, gender, and nationality, to present their results and be encouraged for becoming great leaders.
Manijeh Razeghi, Northwestern University, USA
Thanks a lot for successful organisation of the conference. Really, we enjoyed and benefited by participating and sharing of the knowledge.
C.K. Jayasankar, Sri Venkateswara University , India
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