3RINCS 2026

The 12th 3R International Scientific Conference on

Material Cycles and Waste Management

9 – 11 March 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

Climate-Positive Waste and Resource Systems: Regenerative Circularity and Frontier Materials

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About RINCs

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3RINCs (The 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management) is an annual international conference organized by the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM) to promote sustainable resource and waste management. The conference serves as a platform for diverse stakeholders, including industry professionals, government officials, researchers, and NGOs, to exchange knowledge, share research findings, and discuss advancements in the field of waste management and circular economy.

Key aspects of 3RINCs:
Focus: Sustainable resource management, material cycles, waste management, and the transition to a circular economy.
Participants: A diverse range of actors involved in the waste management cycle, such as product designers, suppliers, consultants, government agencies, and academics.
Objectives: To foster interdisciplinary discussions, strengthen professional networks, and accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and policies.
Organization: Primarily led by the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management (JSMCWM), with co-organization by other partners, including the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD).
Format: Features plenary lectures, company presentations, special sessions on emerging topics, and opportunities for publishing research findings in special issues of journals.
Impact: Aims to bridge gaps between public and private sectors, link science with practice, and promote a shift toward a net-zero and circular economy by sharing global issues and solutions.

Greetings from the 3RINCs International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management, the international conference focused on sustainable resource and waste management. The conference theme for 2025 is “Paradigm Shift to Closing the Loop – Net Zero and Circular Economy”.
About the Conference

Purpose: 3RINCs (3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management) is an international scientific conferen

ce focused on waste management, recycling, and circular economy

initiatives.

Organizers: The conference is co-organized by the Japan Society of Material Cycles and Waste Management.

Focus Areas: The conference covers various aspects of waste management and circular economy, aiming for a sustainable future.

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