The second day of the conference “SUSTAINABILITY CYCLE: Challenges and solutions in waste management”, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in cooperation with the Federal Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, brought important conclusions in the areas of recycling, illegal dumps, and citizen education.
Conclusions of the second day of the conference:
- Philosophy of recycling – The need to develop sustainable recycling systems was emphasized, requiring greater involvement of all sectors of society, from local communities to industry. All participants agreed that the key challenge is reducing the waste that ends up in landfills, while increasing recycling through the implementation of new technologies and better infrastructure solutions.
- Illegal dumps – The problem of illegal dumps remains one of the biggest environmental challenges, and proposals for stronger control and remediation of existing dumps were adopted. It was emphasized that it is important to involve local communities in cleanup activities and in preventing the creation of illegal dumps.
- Citizen education – All participants agreed that education is key to reducing waste generation and raising citizens’ awareness of the importance of recycling and proper waste disposal. Efforts need to be directed toward educating households about waste separation, as well as broader application of ecological certificates among entrepreneurs.
- Support for legislation and integration with EU norms – It was concluded that legislative frameworks must be improved in order to align with EU standards in the field of waste management. This will enable better integration of the BiH market into the European environmental system and contribute to sustainable development.
- Innovative solutions for municipal waste – Developed EU countries are already applying advanced technologies for the energy valorization of waste, such as biogas production and waste incineration in biomass power plants. In BiH, similar projects need to be developed that would reduce the amount of waste in landfills and turn it into useful energy.
The conference provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience, thereby laying the foundation for further steps in improving the waste management system in BiH and the region.
Contact for more information:
s.muslic@kfbih.com
