For Researchers & Universities

Empowering your research with data-driven insights.

Analyse and compare waste management systems in a wide range of different contexts.

Getting Started

The scientific home of the Waste Flow Diagram is the University of Leeds and eawag sandec. Since its release, it has been used in academic contexts such as teaching, master’s theses, and science-based policy advice.

Step 1

Watch the video tutorials from sandec and EPF online course

Watching the online video tutorials from sandec and EPF provides an overview of the situation of municipal solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries.

Introduction to the Waste Flow Diagram

This video explains the rationale, key functions as well as data requirements of the WFD.    

Applying the Waste Flow Diagram

Using the example of a dumpsite, this video explains how the WFD quantifies plastic leakage and determines its fate in the environment.

Step 2

Take a look at our case studies

Step 3

Talk to the research teams behind the WFD

Uni Leeds

Get in touch with the researcher team at Uni Leeds.

eawag sandec

Get in touch with the researcher team at Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (eawag).

Any other questions?
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Waste Flow Diagram

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