Waste systems are under growing pressure. The rapid growth of municipal solid waste is straining waste management, particularly in emerging markets. Global volumes are projected to rise by 50 percent by 2050, from 2.6 billion tonnes in 2022 to 3.9 billion tonnes. In lower-income countries, waste volumes are expected to more than double, and in some regions triple. With waste management already accounting for 20 to 40 percent of municipal budgets, the cost of inaction is estimated at $361 billion annually from health and environmental impacts. This challenges municipalities and private operators to manage rising volumes without proportional increases in budget or staff.
This report from IFC offers practical waste management solutions, informed by $1.5 billion in committed investments. It addresses a global knowledge gap on how to deploy waste management technology cost-effectively across the waste value chain.
Waste, Reimagined: Practical Guidance for Digitalizing Waste Management (Executive...