Series: ADB Data Room: Circular Economy Collaborative Approaches to Waste Management: Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 38) 8 May 2025 Drawing on real-world experiences from India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, China, this webinar highlighted practical solutions—including innovative collection methods, effective procurement strategies, mapping initiatives, and informal friendly traceability technologies—that enhance efficiency, environmental sustainability, and livelihood outcomes. Learn how bridging the gap between informal and formal sectors can transform waste management challenges into opportunities for inclusive urban development. Speaker Siddharth Hande | Founder and CEO, Kabadiwalla Connect Siddharth Hande is the founder and CEO of Kabadiwalla Connect, an award-winning social enterprise in the field of waste management. Also a development specialist, his work focuses on developing scalable and inclusive solutions for the collection, aggregation, and processing of post-consumer waste in cities in the developing world. He aims to articulate a more cost-effective and inclusive approach for cities in the Global South to apply circular economy principles by leveraging the informal waste ecosystem. Program and Learning Materials 08 May 2025 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Presentation Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka This presentation gives an overview of collaborative approaches to waste management, focusing on integrating informal and formal sectors in urban… Siddharth Hande Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s James Baker ADB Organizer/s Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster Environment Thematic Group Read Also The Guardian: NGO retracts ‘waste colonialism’ report blaming Asian countries for plastic pollution Topics Environment ICT