2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management 2025

June 09-10, 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid Event)
Venue: Intercity Hotel Zurich Airport, Flughofstrasse 63, 8153 Rumlang, Switzerland
Theme: “Leading the Way in Sustainability and Sustainable Development"

Overview

The 2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management 2025, organized by Inovine Meetings LLC, was successfully held from June 09-10, 2025, at the Intercity Hotel Zurich Airport, Flughofstrasse 63, 8153 Rumlang, Switzerland, as a Hybrid Event (In person & Virtual).

The event brought together distinguished Environmental Scientists, Researchers, Policymakers, and Sustainability experts from around the world. The conference served as a global platform for sharing the latest innovations, research, and trends shaping the future of environmental science, climate action, and sustainable development.

Scientific Program Highlights

The three-day scientific agenda included Keynote Addresses, Oral Presentations, Poster Sessions, Workshop Sessions and Panel Discussions, focusing on areas such as:

• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
• Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
• Carbon Footprint, Capture, and Storage Technologies
• Renewable and Sustainable Energy
• Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration
• Environmental Policy, Law and Governance
• Water, Soil and Air Quality Management
• Green Technologies and Climate Innovations

Day 1 - June 09, 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland

Session Chair: Saim Memon, Department of Industrial R&D in Vacuum Insulation Energy Technologies, Sanyou London Pvt Ltd, USA
 

Keynote Presentations

1. Saim Memon, Department of Industrial R&D in Vacuum Insulation Energy Technologies, Sanyou London Pvt Ltd, UK
   “How Vacuum Insulation Achieves Energy Savings and Makes Bills Affordable”
    
2. Xavier Colom, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Barcelona Tech, Barcelona, Spain
   “Impact of environmental Aging on EPDM/ EPDMd Compounds: Influence of Mediterranean and Pyrenees Climates

Workshop Presentation

• Adina-Iuliana Deacu, University of Surrey, UK
  “Transforming Business: Redefining Profit-Driven Business Models for Sustainable Impact.”

Oral Presentations

• Marzia Ciampittiello, Angela Boggero,
  National Council for Research Water research Institute, Italy
  “Trends in Lake Maggiore floods event (NW Italy) andnimpacts on macroinvertebrates assemblages”
• Sara Tahery, The University of New South Wales, Australia
  “Overall benefits of biochar, produced from agricultural waste, for the farming system”
• Irina Yarulina, Sulzer, Switzerland
  “Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling: key learnings on the way”
• Alejandra Moyano Vallejo, INESCOP Footwear Technology Centre, Alicante, Spain
  “Tailoring Recycled Polyol Properties for Polyurethane Foams and Adhesives through Solvolysis Conditions”
• Paula Oulego, University of Oviedo, Spain
  “Impurities and microplastics in organic wastes: implications for a circular economy

Poster Presentations

• Liliya Dimeyeva, Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  “Environmental Problems of the Northern Aral Sea Region and Vegetation Conservation”
• Anastassiya Islamgulova, Gulnara T. Sitpayeva,
  Institute of Botany & Phytointroduction, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  “Assessment of the Current State of Botanical Diversity of the Western Kazakhstan Region”
• Daria Kowalczyk-Chrzastowska, Wroclaw University, Poland
  “Bioremediation potential of Effective Microorganisms (EM) in cosmetic wastewater treatment”
• Vaya Karypidou and Argyri Voumvouraki, Regional Association of Solid Waste Management Agencies of Central Macedonia, Greece
  “Rehabilitation of landfills in Thessaloniki: from landscape destruction to recovery”
• Dimitrios Alivertis, Ioanna-Efpraxia Parigoridi, University of Ioannina, Greece
  “Eco-Conscious Soil Management for Chemical-Free Saffron Cultivation”

Day 2 - June 10, 2025 | Zurich, Switzerland

Keynote Presentations

• Ibrahim Alzahrani, Advanced Analysis Group, Saudi Aramco Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  “New Technology for Utilizing Of Spent Claus Catalyst in Manufacturing of Portland Cement”

Workshop Presentation

• Adina-Iuliana Deacu, University of Surrey, UK
  “Transforming Business: Redefining Profit-Driven Business Models for Sustainable Impact.”

Oral Presentations

• Nirmala Deenadayalu, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
  “Use of an Ionic Liquid for Biochemical Production from Biomass”
• Alireza Entezam, University of Southern Queensland, Australia
  “Circular Economy in Underground Construction: Enhancing Grout Sustainability with Recycled Waste”
• Irina Yarulina, Sulzer, Switzerland
  “Unlocking the potential of chemical recycling: key learnings on the way”
• Javiera Sepulveda Carter, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
  “Potential of Reprocessed and Recycled HIPS as Food-Grade Materials”
• Nilesh Patil, Touch N Glow Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment & Disposal Facility, India
  “Sustainable waste management in Brunei: A pilot proposal for material recovery and composting to achieve landfill diversion and circular economy goals”
• Sophia Long, University of Chicago, USA
  “The Future Demands the Youth: Youth Leadership in the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis”
• Naveed Ahmad, Northern Border University, Saudi Arabia
  “Design of a Sulfide Treatment System for Petrochemical Wastewater”
• Dahbane Oumaima, Cadi Ayyad University Faculty of Science Semlalia, Morocco
  “OMWW Soil Amendment: Analyzing Its Impact On Vicia Faba And Soil Parameters”

Day 3 - June 11, 2025 | Virtual Session (Zoom)

Featured insightful talks from international environmental experts, including:

• Dhritimona Deka, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India
  “Modelling the Dispersion of Industrial Air Pollutants in Guwahati Using the Gaussian Plume Model”
• Bereket Gutema Gelchu, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India
  “Evaluation of Environmental Flows Using Desktop Hydrological Approaches for Sub basins of Upper omo-Gibe River basin, Ethiopia”
• Vaibhav Damle, University of York, UK
  “The 15-Minute City: Bridging Urban Promise and Practical Reality in Sustainable Development”
• Ilaria Maria Cigognini, Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry, Italy
  “Eco-friendly extraction of cutin from unripe green tomatoes by using different ecological and sustainable technologies”
• Mirko Pesce, G. D’Annunzio University, Italy
  “Biological Role for Micro and Nano Plastics in Autophagy Modulation”
• Rania Remmani, Miguel Hernandez University, Spain
  “Life Cycle Assessment of Biochar Production from Date Palm Seed Waste: Environmental Impacts and Optimization for Arid Regions”
• Anna Hnydiuk Stefan, Opole University of Technology, Poland
  “Comparative Analysis of Conventional Electricity Generation and Oxy-Fuel Combustion”
• Rkia Zari, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
  “Development of Sustainable Mortar using tannery sludge and Wheat Straw fiber with improved thermo-physical and sound properties”
• Fernando Pinto Coelho, Federal University of Alagoas, Brazil
  “The Sustainability Of Seaweed Biomass For Biorefinery Processes: Studies Of Sampling In The Littoral Of Alagoas/Brazil”
• Asher Siebert, Climate Analytics, New york, USA
  “Climate Related Loss and Damage with a Case Study in the Caribbean”
• Paulo Cesar Velasco Maldonado, Jose Roberto Garcia Chavez,
  Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico
  “Application of Thermography Technologies for Analysis and Evaluation for Urban Heat Island Effects”

Conference Outcomes

The conference provided a valuable platform for:

• Fostering global collaborations in environmental research and sustainable development.
• Showcasing innovative solutions and technologies addressing climate change and carbon management.
• Encouraging student and researcher participation through poster presentations, awards and scientific recognition.

Panel discussions, Certificate distribution and Networking sessions rounded off the event on a highly positive note.

Acknowledgments

Inovine Meetings LLC extends its sincere gratitude to all Speakers, Session Chair, Poster Presenters and Delegates for their active participation and contributions toward the success of the 2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management 2025.

Announcement

With the encouraging feedback and success of this event, Inovine Meetings LLC is delighted to announce the 2nd World Congress on Environmental Science & Climate Change, scheduled to take place on April 13-15, 2026, in Singapore.

World Congress on Recycling & Waste Management 2024

Dates: August 19-20, 2024
Venue: Novotel Paris Centre Bercy, Paris, France
Mode: Hybrid (In-person + Virtual via Zoom)

Conference Overview

The World Congress on Recycling & Waste Management 2024 organized by Inovine Scientific Meetings brought together global researchers, environmental experts, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and innovative ideas on sustainable recycling and circular economy practices.

The two-day event included keynote speeches, oral sessions, poster presentations, workshops, and interactive panel discussions.

Day 1 Highlights – August 19, 2024

Session Chair:

• Xukai Fu, Beijing Jinkai New Energy Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, China

Keynote Presentations:

• Xukai Fu, Future Thinking in the Circular Economy: Navigating Challenges with Innovative Technologies
• Kaluszynski Michel, K.O.B. for Kind of Blue SAS, France – Glass Waste Recycling for Advanced Water Filtration Solution

Oral Presentations:

• Deependra Banstola, Hemja RMC Pvt Ltd, Nepal – Solid Waste Management Practices in Nepal
• Dina Magdy Abdo, Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, Egypt – Recovery of Valuable Materials from End-of-Life Photovoltaic Solar Panels
• Ayat N. El-Shazly, Central Metallurgical Research and Development Institute, Egypt – Emerging Bismuth-Based Materials: From Fundamentals to Energy Applications

Poster & Workshop Sessions:

• Chae-gun Phae, Seoul National University of Technology, Korea – ICT-based Household Waste Management Systems (RFID, IoT, AI)
• Teresa Lopez-Arenas, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico – Conceptual Design of a Biorefinery for Spent Coffee Ground Valorization
• Kholood Yousef, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait – Oil-Based Mud (OBM) Waste Best Practices Management

Special Workshop:

• Xukai Fu, Artificial Intelligence in Action: Advancing Urban Environmental Management through Circular Economy Innovations

The day concluded with a Panel Discussion and Certificate Distribution Ceremony.

Day 2 Highlights – August 20, 2024

Oral Presentations:

• Santosh Kumar Mishra, S.N.D.T. Women’s University (Retd.), India – Management of Waste Water in the Caribbean Region
• Bagtache Radia, University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene, Algeria – Elimination of Methyl Violet Using Cobalt Phosphate under Visible Irradiation
• Michael McCoy, Metro Waste Authority, USA – Increasing Commodity Capture and Marketability through Unique Disposal Outlets
• Fatma Erturk, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey – Sustainable Recycling in a Cosmopolitan World: Technological Recycling Bins
• Dai-Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, South Korea – A Framework for Establishing Resource Circulation Society
• Emmanuel Ayorinde Ajiboye, Argonne National Laboratory, USA – Sequential Extraction of Critical Metals from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Takalani Grace Tshitangano, University of Limpopo, South Africa – Challenges of Medical Waste Management in Resource-Limited Facilities

Closing Session:
Panel Discussion and announcements for the 2nd World Congress on Recycling and Waste Management 2025, to be held on July 21–22, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid Event).

Conference Outcomes

• Promoted global collaboration on sustainable waste management and recycling innovation.
• Encouraged cross-disciplinary research integrating AI, IoT, and circular economy models.
• Provided opportunities for networking between academia, industry, and policymakers.
• Recognized outstanding presentations through certificates and awards.

Acknowledgments

Inovine Scientific Meetings extends its sincere appreciation to all speakers, delegates, sponsors, and organizing committee members for making the World Congress on Recycling & Waste Management 2024 a great success.