Waste and Energy Research Group
The Waste & Energy Research Group (WERG) based at the University of Brighton was established by Professor Marie Harder in 1995. Over the last decade WERG has evolved into a multi-disciplinary research group, working on sustainable energy and waste management projects with local authorities, NGOs, waste management companies and consultancies (see full list of past contracts).
Browse the links below for more information about our areas of work and specific projects. Current projects include:
- Waste In Action: INTERREG IVa funded cross border training course
- Developing a strategy for managing commerial waste in partnership with East and West Sussex County Councils and Brighton & Hove City Council.
- Teaching Waste Management workshops held throughout South Africa in 2010.
- Supporting the development of the Waste Improvement Network.
- Developing and delivering the award winning Waste Prevention Advisor project in partnership with Better Tomorrows and West Sussex County Council.
