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Expert: Benjamin Demma
Advisory Expert at Solar Impulse Foundation & R&D Project Management Team Leader at ABB
Technical Article - November 5, 2019
Written by Expert: Benjamin Demma - 5 min read
The burning question: can we maximize waste valorization through cogeneration?
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Swiss waste-management policy, a peek behind the curtains of one of the most efficient country in the world.
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How the world is dealing with its e-waste issue?
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If you have more than five years technical experience in one of our target SDGS (6, 7, 9, 11, 12), the Expert role may be for you! You will be assigned Solutions fitting your expertise to review and assess.
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The Foundation engages with the stakeholders of the ecological transition using the 1000+ Solutions Explorer as a mean to support this effort.
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