WoW: Women of Waste Subcommittee

The OWMA Women of Waste (WoW) subcommittee launched in 2021 to provide enhanced support, engagement and value to women across the sector. The WoW subcommittee’s mission is to develop and support initiatives empowering strong female participation and engagement in the waste management and recycling industry.

One of the first initiatives completed was research to help understand the needs and views of the sector. The results of the survey is assisting the subcommittee in enhancing the support for women across the waste management section. Beyond the research, initiatives in the works will include outreach to like-minded groups, hosting targeted events based on some of the intel received from the survey and developing material for younger females still pursuing their education.

The purpose of this web page is to provide you access to the latest information from the subcommittee; meet subcommittee members; find out about upcoming events, and so much more!

Read the latest news from the Women of Waste subcommittee: 

• March 8, 2022 - The WoW Subcommittee is proud to join the conversation on International Women's Day
• February 23, 2022 - WoW: Terms of Reference 2022
• January 26, 2022 - WoW update: A look behind...a look ahead
• January 21, 2022 - WoW research summary now available 
• January 21, 2022 - Meet the Women of Waste subcommittee members
• November 2, 2021 - WoW update  
• March 8, 2021 - Celebrating the Women of Waste - Blog