Russia has recognized the need for reform of the waste management system in 2018, and its implementation began in 2019. The reform goal is to increase percentage of recycled waste up to 60%. Meanwhile, the roadmap of the reform suggests an increase of waste, as well as the construction of incinerators. Will this solve the waste problem? What needs to be done to reduce the waste? We will discuss the reform with experts, officials and activists.
Moderator:
Alisa Nikulina
Coordinator of the Environmental program, Heinrich Boelle Foundation in Russia
Speakers:
Elena Vishnyakova
Director of Public Relations, EcoLine Group of Companies
Mariel Villella
Global Strategy Director, Zero Waste Europe
Pavel Rudakov
Samsung Electronics Waste Management Specialist