Drawing on real-world experiences from India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, China, this webinar will highlight 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.