As the WORM project reaches its conclusion, we are proud to release our final brochure, which brings together the project’s key insights and outcomes after two years of collaborative work on sustainable waste management solutions for the humanitarian sector. This brochure provides a comprehensive overview of the project’s scope and...
WORM: a look back at our final event
On 4 November 2025, the WORM Project held its Final Event, "Field-Based Solutions for Managing Medical Waste", at the Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland. This event was an opportunity to showcase WORM’s key results and celebrate its collective achievements. Over three hours, participants explored WORM’s main findings: from...
WORM Plug and play framework for medical waste management in field hospitals
The WORM Project has developed a plug and play framework designed to help humanitarian organisations manage medical waste more effectively during field hospital deployments. The framework connects operational needs with local waste management services, supporting both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency in complex humanitarian contexts. A step-by-step decision support tool...