Kenichi Maekawa Keywords circular economy solid waste management environment Read more about Kenichi Maekawa Kenichi Maekawa is a Consultant at EXRI (EX Research Institute, Ltd.). He specialize in solid waste management and circular economy strategies. With 19 years of experience in Japanese municipal government, Maekawa has extensive expertise in collection and recycling systems as well as disaster waste management. He apply this practical knowledge to international development, supporting 3R initiatives in Pacific Island Countries and conducting waste surveys in Mongolia. Kenichi Maekawa hold an MS in Environmental Management.
Collaborative Approaches to Waste Management: Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 38) Read more about Collaborative Approaches to Waste Management: Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 38) 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.