What is Waste Management to WREC?
Waste management is an instrument which defines a set of practices, processes, and policies aiming at measuring, reducing, reusing, recycling, or properly disposing of items which are no longer useful for an organisation.
While not synonymous, WREC also looks at 'end-of-life' management as a term to emphasize the potential for extending the life cycle of relief items and packaging materials after their primary use.
Essential Guides to Waste Management
Waste Management and Recycling Infrastructure by Country: The map shows the waste management and recycling infrastructure by country as identified by humanitarian partners (see Assessment Guidance for info on filling out an assessment, Templates, and guidance on using LogIE). The objective is to support informed waste management decisions by the humanitarian community by providing information about available waste management and recycling infrastructure (see how to find Waste value solutions). To add information or to ask questions, please contact us.
Best Practices on Environmental Sustainability Across the Humanitarian Supply Chain: The map highlights environmental sustainability initiatives across the supply chain implemented by humanitarian partners in various countries. These initiatives aim to inspire and guide other humanitarian actors in adopting similar practices. To contribute information or mapping from your country, or for any inquiries, please contact us.
Stories from the Field
Discover the transformative power of a new waste reduction initiative in Arua, Uganda
From waste to value: A new life for WFP Polypropylene bags
From waste pickers to community suppliers: A community based recycling project to create value in Kenya
Waste Management in Bangladesh
Share Your Success!
Tell us how your organization is making supply chains more sustainable — big or small, every story matters. Fill in this Best Practice Form or email us to share with the community of partners! Global.WREC@wfp.org
