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Understanding the compositions of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) streams
Understanding the compositions of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) streams is crucial to address landfill diversion. Organic waste streams (post farm produce and food scraps) is 46% as per studies globally (Please see MSW composition chart). Organic waste streams emit methane gas.
Methane is a major heat trap, so pinpointing and fixing leaks would have an immediate cooling effect on the planet.
Creating food supply chains to address food security from food waste streams (post farm produce and food scraps) is critical as OPEX is linked to reducing food prices.
Why throw away resources? Check out this Provectus video.
Bringing awareness can help human capital development process for Green Citizenship to help create Green Economy.
Our Speaker:
Zack H. Abdi, Managing Director, Provectus
Bio:
Zack H. Abdi is the Managing Director of Provectus Enterprising Inc. and a passionate advocate for green solutions and sustainable human development. With a career spanning multiple sectors, he has managed initiatives in ERP/CRM solutions, alternative energy, corporate social responsibility (CSR) training, and competency development for sustainable human resources.
His commitment to inclusive innovation led to the launch of a robotics program tailored for children with special needs in partnership with Dubai Municipality Children’s City. Currently, Zack is deeply involved in promoting sustainable municipal waste collection and recycling practices. His work includes converting food waste streams, aerosol cans, PET bottles, and used cooking oil into valuable resources such as biodiesel—advancing the circular economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and landfill burden.
Zack serves as an advisor for the Community Social Innovation Toronto chapter and is a regular speaker on workforce development for Indigenous communities through nationalization programs. He is a Board Member of the World Green Growth Organization and an active member of several leading environmental and innovation associations, including ONEIA, OCTIA, CFIN, CIFST, and Foresight Canada. He also contributes to the Standards Council of Canada’s Study Group on Food Loss and Food Waste.
In recognition of his efforts toward social integration and environmental sustainability, Zack was awarded the prestigious Books for Peace International Award in 2021.
Event Details:
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
12:00 - 12:45 p.m. EST
Through Zoom Webinar platform
