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GLOBAL WTERT COUNCIL INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 453842166 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE U30 · Science & Technology · Micro (<$100K) · wtert.org
revenue
$43
expenses
$65K
net assets
$30K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

WASTE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Global WtERT Council Inc. is a nonprofit organization advancing sustainable waste management through science and engineering. Originating from Columbia University, it promotes waste-to-energy technologies and best available practices globally. The council operates as a network of academic and research institutions in over 30 countries, focusing on reducing landfill use, recovering energy from waste, and supporting climate-smart policies.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

SOFOS Database
An online repository managed by WtERT and Columbia University's Earth Engineering Center, providing access to research, publications, and studies on sustainable waste management.
WtE+X Knowledge Alliance
A strategic partnership with CEWEP, ESWET, and other organizations to promote waste-to-energy technologies, circular economy principles, and methane emission reduction.
WtERT Global Academic Network
A network of universities and research institutions in over 30 countries collaborating on waste-to-energy research, technology, and policy.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Corporate Climate Accountability Initiatives 2 activities
    • Advances policy and adoption of sustainable waste management through advocacy
      Hosts international symposia, advises governments, and contributes to United Nations initiatives on methane reduction, sustainable development, and climate-smart waste systems. Co-founded the WtE+X Knowledge Alliance with CEWEP and ESWET to advance sustainable waste-to-energy and WtX solutions.
    • Coordinates a global academic and professional network for waste-to-energy innovation
      Operates a global network with national chapters and research partners in over 30 countries, comprising designated academic representatives from affiliated institutions, to coordinate international collaboration among engineers, scientists, policy experts, and industry leaders in waste-to-energy research and technology.
  • Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
    • Manages SOFOS, a global knowledge-sharing database on sustainable waste management
      Operates SOFOS, an online repository of research, publications, dissertations, and studies to advance sustainable waste management and promote global knowledge sharing among researchers, industry, and policymakers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducts research on waste-to-energy technologies and sustainable waste management
      Advances scientific knowledge and practical solutions for sustainable waste management through collaborative research initiatives, including thermal and biological resource recovery from residual waste, non-recycled plastics conversion to fuel, and resource recovery from ash and sludge. Research spans energy recovery from biomass, landfill methane emissions, and decarbonization strategies such as alternative fuels in cement kilns.
    • Supports academic publishing and dissemination in sustainable waste management
      Established an official publishing partnership with Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (WDSE), a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, and designates it as the preferred academic platform for WtERT members and working groups to publish research findings.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$43
Contributions & grants$43100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$30K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) Partner — Co-founding member of the WtE+X Knowledge Alliance, collaborating on policy, research, and advocacy for sustainable waste-to-energy solutions.
  • City College of New York Partner — Joint affiliation for research publications on waste-to-energy and landfill gas.
  • Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) Network — International coalition with which WtERT collaborates as part of its global network.
  • Columbia University Network — Hosted at Columbia University's Earth Engineering Center
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates on research through the Earth Engineering Center.
  • Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with WtERT on managing the SOFOS research database and hosts a regional chapter of the WtERT Academic Network.
  • Columbia University Partner — Founding institution and ongoing collaborator in research, hosting the Earth Engineering Center and co-managing the SOFOS database.
  • ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) Partner — Co-founding member of the WtE+X Knowledge Alliance, contributing technological expertise and innovation in waste-to-energy systems.
  • Earth Engineering Center at Columbia University Partner — Co-manages SOFOS, an online database of research on sustainable waste management.
  • Earth Engineering Center at Columbia University Partner — Co-manages the SOFOS research database with WtERT.
  • Earth Engineering Center at Columbia University Partner — Founding institution of WtERT and key academic partner.
  • Earth Engineering Center of Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with WtERT to manage the SOFOS database.
  • NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Partner — Co-authored research on global methane emissions from landfills.
  • SCS Engineers Partner — Professional collaboration through a senior vice president serving as an EEC research associate.
  • Springer Nature Partner — Partnered with Springer Nature to establish Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy (WDSE) as an official publishing platform for WtERT members.
  • United Nations Government — Formally affiliated with UN-linked organizations to advance global initiatives on sustainable waste management and climate action.
  • United Nations Government — WtERT contributes to United Nations initiatives on methane reduction and sustainable development.
  • United Nations Network — Aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action.
  • United Nations Environment Programme Network — International organization with which WtERT collaborates as part of its global network.
  • WtERT network Network — Part of the WtERT network through affiliated academic institutions
  • Zhejiang University Partner — Hosts key leadership roles including Chairman and Executive President, and serves as a core academic partner.
  • Zhejiang University Partner — Key research partner through its State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, now hosting international leadership of the Global WtERT Council with its professors serving as Chairman and Executive President.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Circular Economy via Waste-to-Energy
    methodology: circular_economy
    By transforming non-recyclable waste into energy and alternative fuels, we advance circular economy goals because diverting waste from landfills and recovering resources reduces reliance on virgin materials and lowers net carbon emissions.
  • Open Knowledge Sharing for Systemic Change
    methodology: open-knowledge-sharing
    By centralizing and openly sharing research through accessible platforms and data visualizations, we enable cross-sector collaboration and informed decision-making because transparency and access to science accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices.
  • Science-Based Innovation Network
    methodology: academically_driven_innovation
    By convening a global network of academic and technical experts, we advance sustainable waste management and waste-to-energy technologies because collaborative, research-driven innovation produces more credible, scalable, and policy-ready solutions.
  • Science-Policy Integration for Global Impact
    methodology: science-policy_integration
    By integrating rigorous scientific research and life-cycle analysis into policy and public discourse, we drive adoption of best-available waste-to-energy technologies because data-informed decision-making leads to more sustainable and climate-resilient waste management systems.