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Achieving A Circular Economy For Waste With Innovative Technologies And Sustainable Strategies

Kim Knickle

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Achieving A Circular Economy For Waste With Innovative Technologies And Sustainable Strategies

With over 2 billion tons of waste being produced annually and associated costs reaching $361 billion, the waste management and recycling sector is being called to action. The task at hand is to implement a circular economy approach to meet sustainability objectives while optimizing financial and operational success. 

So, how is the waste management and recycling industry innovating to take advantage of the opportunities today’s challenges present? To find out, this webinar will delve into the potential of new innovative technologies and best practices in implementing effective and sustainable waste management strategies.  

Come away with:

  • Insights into the obstacles preventing firms from executing a successful waste management strategy
  • An understanding of new and sustainable technology innovations for potential investment 
  • Best practices for implementing a circular economy approach to waste management
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Kim Knickle

Research Director, ESG & Sustainability

Kimberly Knickle is Research Director of the ESG & Sustainability practice at Verdantix. Her research areas encompass ESG regulations and reporting, ESG risk, supply chain sustainability, circular economy, social impact, and sustainable finance. Kim has worked for more than 20 years in the IT industry, providing research and analysis to help companies invest wisely in new technologies. Before joining the analyst industry, she held various roles in IT services, engineering and product safety testing, beginning her career at Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Kim holds an MBA from Boston University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell.

Jessie Wilson

Industry Analyst

Jessie is an Industry Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. Her current research agenda spans areas such as ESG reporting, the circular economy and supply chain sustainability. Prior to joining Verdantix, Jessie graduated from the University of Bristol with First Class Honours in BSc Geography and French. Her dissertation was on achieving a circular economy for plastics with reusable packaging.

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