RT null T1 Lifecycle Approaches to Waste: Reclaiming the Value of Waste through Innovative Lifecycle Approaches - SDG Policy Brief A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 waste management K1 solid waste management K1 hazardous waste K1 informal sector K1 E-waste K1 Food Waste K1 Solid Waste K1 Sustainable Development K1 Waste management YR 2018 FD 2018-10 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26364 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26364 NO Waste is generated at a massive and growing rate but is not always managed appropriately, leading to greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and health hazards. With ongoing population growth and rapid urbanization, the optimization of waste systems is critical. Fortunately this presents a tremendous opportunity to recover valuable resources and create employment, while mitigating these negative impacts. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 22, 2026