Our Mission
Advancing Sustainable Solutions
To advance sustainable waste management, resource recovery, renewable energy, and circular economy practices through research, standards, certification, education, innovation, and global collaboration.
About Us
International Waste Resource Recovery and Energy Council
Building a sustainable future through research, standards, recovery, and renewable energy.
About IWRREC
Building a Sustainable Future Through Research, Standards, Recovery and Renewable Energy
The International Waste Resource Recovery and Energy Council (IWRREC) is an independent organization committed to advancing sustainable waste management, resource recovery, recycling technologies, and renewable energy solutions through research, technical collaboration, standards development, certification, education, and innovation.
Established with the vision of transforming waste from an environmental challenge into a valuable resource, IWRREC brings together researchers, industry experts, government bodies, educational institutions, and technology providers to develop practical solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
The Council develops technical guidance, voluntary standards, certification frameworks, and research programs that help organizations improve environmental performance, optimize resource utilization, and adopt sustainable operational practices grounded in circular economy principles.
Sectors Our Work Extends Across
Municipal Solid WasteIndustrial WastePlastic WasteElectronic WasteBiomedical WasteAgricultural WasteConstruction & Demolition WasteHazardous WasteWastewater ManagementResource RecoveryRecycling InfrastructureRenewable Energy from Waste
Mission & Vision
What guides our work
Our Vision
A Circular & Sustainable Future
To be a globally recognized council advancing sustainable waste management, resource recovery, circular economy practices, and renewable energy through research, standards, certification, and international collaboration.
Why We Exist
Addressing Global Waste Challenges Through Knowledge, Collaboration and Innovation
Rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrialization have significantly increased the volume and complexity of waste worldwide. Landfill dependency, resource depletion, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions highlight the urgent need for more sustainable approaches.
IWRREC was established to encourage a transition from conventional disposal toward integrated systems that emphasize prevention, recovery, recycling, renewable energy, and environmental responsibility, supported by scientific research, technical expertise, and industry collaboration.
The Council believes that every recovered resource and every unit of renewable energy generated from waste represents an opportunity to conserve natural resources, reduce environmental impact, and create long-term value for society.
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Partner with the Council
Researchers, industries, institutions, and communities, join a global platform advancing sustainable waste management and renewable energy.