22 January 2018 News Wasma is the leading exhibition for environmental technologies and innovations – an event with commercial potential and a socially significant focus. Supported by both the federal and the local government bodies, the exhibition is a key business platform for producers and buyers of environmental protection equipment and technology. The exhibition, organised according to several thematic areas, is divided into sections dedicated to waste management and recycling, alternative energy, urban ecology, and wastewater and water treatment. Among the solutions presented every year at Wasma are innovative recycling technologies, modern equipment for recycling industrial and oil refinery waste, the latest refuse collection vehicles, and much more. WASMA ATTRACTS EXCLUSIVE TARGET GROUPS THAT ARE READY TO BUY 53% intend to buy equipment as a result of visiting the exhibition 66% attend only Wasma among exhibitions of similar topic in Russia 74% owners/ top managers/heads of departments 95% influence purchasing decisions VISITORS BY INDUSTRY SECTORS WASTE MARKET IN RUSSIA Amendments in the laws of the Russian Federation: Starting from 1 January 2017 the extended manufacturer’s responsibility applies: compulsory waste disposal by all manufacturers and importers of certain goods in the Russian Federation or payment of the ecological dues Starting from 1 January 2017 a prohibition for ferrous scrap and nonferrous scrap disposal, as well as mercury-containing wastes, applies Starting from 1 January 2017 fixed tariffs for waste collection and transportation apply Starting from 1 January 2018 a prohibition for disposal of paper and cardboard wastes, tyres, auto-tyre casings, as well as wastes of products made of thermoplastics, glass, will apply Starting from 1 January 2019 a regional operator for waste handling will be chosen on a compulsory basis for 10 years For more information on exhibiting please contact: +7 (499) 750-08-28 wasma@ite-expo.ru Or BOOK a STAND>>