Waste - The Social Context 2011 is an inter-disciplinary conference that will bring together researchers and practitioners from a wide variety of disciplines to discuss the social aspects of solid waste, wastewater, waste to energy and other areas of waste management.

CALL FOR PAPERS EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15TH !!

Waste management innovation typically focuses on new technology or research that will improve processes; however without the support of governments and the public, the success of initiatives may be at risk.

This event will be a unique opportunity for delegates from around the world to meet and to present research from a variety of perspectives:

• Social marketing
• Community engagement
• Influencing policy makers and regulators
• Societal change

When does “trash” become a “resource” and what are the implications of this shift in thinking?

Why do some municipalities support innovative waste strategies and others balk?

How do we measure the cost of improvements in waste management technology against the resulting environmental benefit?

Who should attend?

and anyone who is interested in innovative solutions in sustainable waste management!

This conference will build on the success of the two previous conferences, held in 2005 and 2008, the latter of which attracted delegates from 20 countries.

For more information, go to our conference website:

http://www.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=08ec9cb8-7468-4a02-bd00-18e3738463f4