Korea Society of Waste and Resource Cycling holds academic conference to propose technology and policy directions
"Waste is not simply something to be disposed of — it is a new source of resources and energy. Industry, academia, research institutions and government must collaborate to develop the relevant technologies and translate them into policy."
The Korea Society of Waste and Resource Cycling is holding its 2026 autumn academic conference at Sono Calm in Gyeongju from Wednesday through Friday. The society has invited domestic and international experts to share the latest research findings in waste management and resource cycling, and is also conducting international research collaboration through exchanges with its Japanese counterpart.
The conference is being held under the theme "Resource recovery from waste is where the carbon footprint begins," reflecting the view that resource cycling technology is central to addressing the climate crisis and achieving carbon neutrality. Research findings and technology trends to be presented cover a range of areas: circular economy regulatory sandboxes, efficient municipal waste treatment, energy recovery and high-value conversion of waste resources, biogas utilization, recycling of circular resources in the cement industry, and science-based eco-design.
In addition, 225 academic research papers will be presented covering spent battery recycling, AI-based resource cycling technology, and the treatment and recovery of organic waste.
"Efficient use of resources and the transition to a circular economy are essential for responding to the climate crisis," said Park Young-kwon, president of the society and a professor at the University of Seoul. "High-value conversion of waste and innovation in resource cycling technology need to translate into policy alternatives."
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