Global Waste Index
The Global Waste Index by Sensoneo is a comparative analysis of per capita waste management across the 38 countries within the OECD.
2025
Global Waste Index
The Global Waste Index by Sensoneo is a comparative analysis of per capita waste management across the 38 countries within the OECD.
GWI 2022
With this year’s new edition of the Global Waste Index, we want to draw attention to the enormous waste problem in the world.
GWI 2019
First edition of the comprehensive breakdown of the biggest waste producers worldwide.
Growing volumes of municipal solid waste in the United States
New data on municipal solid waste (MSW) per capita reveals major differences in waste generation by state.
The positive impact of DRS on waste management practices
The article explores how much of packaging contributes to total waste, and examines its environmental impact.
The great recycling myth I.
This article explores the complexities and limitations of plastic recycling, clarifying the difference between sorting and actual material recovery.
The great recycling myth II.
In this article, we will focus on other ways and tips that have the potential to truly transition a linear economy into a circular economy.
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With its team of 160+ professionals, Sensoneo provides complex software and hardware solutions worldwide, with an active presence in Europe, USA, and the MENA region. Sensoneo’s smart waste management solutions have garnered attention from countries, cities, and businesses worldwide, with installations in over 90 countries across five continents.
As the only company worldwide, Sensoneo has successfully implemented and operates IT systems for Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) in 8 countries, achieving recycling performance exceeding 90%. The deployment of smart sensors by Sensoneo is poised to contribute to the largest smart waste installation worldwide, encompassing an impressive 11,100 sensors in Madrid. Additionally, Sensoneo has designed tools to automate factory waste collection, enabling its customers to improve waste diversion rates and data reporting at their locations.
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