Lifecycle Approaches to Waste: Reclaiming the Value of Waste through Innovative Lifecycle Approaches - SDG Policy Brief No. 005 October 2018

Waste is generated at a massive and growing rate but is not always managed appropriately, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and health hazards. With ongoing population growth and rapid urbanization, the optimization of waste systems is critical. Fortunately this presents a tremendous opportunity to recover valuable resources and create employment, while mitigating these negative impacts.