You need more than a good idea
You may be shaping a project, reviewing a service or deciding where to invest limited time and money.
Global Waste Lab helps you assess technical options, understand risks and make informed decisions before committing resources.
Start with what you need
Studio
Independent technical advice and practical support for waste and circular economy projects.
From feasibility and project planning to troubleshooting and implementation support.
Resilience Review
Identify what is already strong, where risks may be developing and what needs attention next.
Academy
Learn at your own pace through courses designed for real-world conditions.
When you need a clearer view
You may be weighing up an investment, deciding whether a project is ready to scale or trying to understand what is holding progress back.
Global Waste Lab gives you an independent view of the whole system, so you can test assumptions, compare options and make decisions you can stand behind.
The Resilience Review turns that whole-system view into something practical – showing where your project is already strong, where attention may be needed and what to prioritise next.
Experience across policy, projects and delivery
Global Waste Lab is led by Zoë Lenkiewicz, an internationally recognised waste management specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in technical advisory, project development, policy and implementation.
Zoë was lead author of two major United Nations waste reports and is a Chartered Waste Manager and Fellow of CIWM.
Her experience includes assessing technologies and project feasibility, reviewing costs and operational risks, and helping organisations overcome challenges in waste and circular economy projects.
“During our mission to The Gambia, I saw how quickly Zoë could understand the context and adapt solutions to it. She motivated our team to use resources effectively and helped us move things forward.”
Sofia Lara Schlezak, Chemicals and Waste Management Programme, UNITAR
Need clarity on a project or decision?
Tell us what you are working on. We will help you identify the most useful next step.