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Cambodia generated 4.78 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2020, primarily due to rapid economic growth, urbanization, and a rising population. The composition of waste is changing, with plastic waste now comprising over 20% of municipal waste, and this figure is increasing annually. Unfortunately, most waste is commonly mixed together, including hazardous waste and e-waste. This diminishes the value of waste and results in high costs in environmental damage, public health issues, and economic losses. It has become urgent to explore and find adequate systems and solutions to tackle these issues.

Does it make economic sense to properly manage waste?

Currently, Cambodia’s waste management system heavily relies on landfills and struggles to address the challenges effectively. The economic costs of unmanaged waste, uncollected waste, and waste that ends up in waterways are substantial. The theme of Waste Summit 2024 is “Enhancing Economic Activities in Solid Waste Management.” This encompasses sub-themes such as the circular economy, new business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the waste industry, and waste resource efficiency.

Against this backdrop, Waste Summit Cambodia 2024 is designed to bring together environmental specialists, experts working in Cambodia, local waste management organizations, relevant government departments, NGOs, and communities from all sectors across Cambodia. The aim is to foster sustainable dialogue and create a platform to enable future partnerships between problem-solvers, investors, start-ups, and other relevant actors.

The Waste Summit Cambodia 2024 will be held on 7th September 2024 at The Factory Phnom Penh. Participants will enroll in lively panel discussions in different breakout sessions, immerse in new business ideas and showcase their tech, entrepreneurial and social approaches to innovate the Cambodian waste management system. We will exhibit more than 50 national, regional and international business organizations, entrepreneur associations, and local NGOs who are interested in the waste management system. We will exhibit more than 50 national, regional and international business organizations, entrepreneur associations, and local NGOs who are interested in the waste management system.