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08 Prof E. de Fraja Frangipane, of Italy, led the papers given by sixteen eminent authors covering the fields of sanitary landfill, heat recovery and incineration, dust fallout, prefermentation of compost and the problems of sludge disposal. Prof de Fraja Frangipane presented an extensive paper on the present condition and forecasts for the future of refuse disposal in Italy. There was much discussion at this conference in Trento on the future expansion of the science and practice of waste disposal over a greater international scale. It led rightly to the fourth International Congress of the International Research Group on Refuse Disposal (IRGRD) in June 1969 in Basel Switzerland. The background to the Trento Congress The atmosphere in the historic medieval and renaissance city of Trento was most enjoyable. The city lies in the Adige river valley in the alpine Dolomites region of the northern part of Italy. The city is most notable as the location of the Council of Trent, for the Ecumenical Council between 1545 and 1563. As a delegate to the Trento Congress, I was fortunate to stay in the nearby city of Levico Terme in the Grand Imperial Hotel that had been, in the past, accommodation as the summer residence for the Imperial Habsburg family of Austria. It was intriguing that the meals were taken in a separate building, as this was the Habsburg habit to have their family meals separate from where they slept and lived because they were allergic to the smells of cooking. The delegates were warmly welcomed by the City of Trento and technical visits were arranged to the composting plants serving the Trento area and to the Merano composting plant. The Fourth International Congress of IRGRD held in Basel in Switzerland from 2 to 5 June 1969 In reality, when we met together in Basel on the River Rhine in Switzerland, we were a large group of people with many common interests so we were willing to co-operate enthusiastically on the effort to expand internationally. Holding us together under the proposed banner of ISWA would offer good fortune for such an international effort. This movement forward was reflected during the discussions that took place as part of the International Research Group on Refuse Disposal (IRGRD) Congress held in Basel during the summer of 1969. The foundation of ISWA At the June 1969 Basel Congress, whilst giving the Welcome Speech and the first main paper entitled “International Cooperation in the Field of Waste Disposal”, it was a pleasure for Prof Dr O. Yaag of Switzerland, as Congress President, to declare that the merger would take place of the International Association of Public Cleansing (INTAPUC) and the International Research Group on Refuse Disposal (IRGRD). On 1 January 1970, both organizations would be united under a new charter and the new name of the foundation was to be ISWA, depicting the International Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Association. The merger had found the approval of both bodies, and Prof Yaag expressed his appreciation to the American friends in IRGRD, especially to Mr. Bugher and his colleagues from the American Solid Waste Management Association for taking the initiative in all our mutual interests. Prof Yaag continued to state that within a few months and under the new name of ISWA, the IRGRD and INTAPUC would be co-operating and working on the same problems that had before been dealt with separately. He was delighted with this development, as it would enable us to join our efforts and funds in solving the problems of environmental sanitation. Prof Yaag emphasized that other effective co-operation was being performed by the activity of international organizations, particularly those associated with the United Nations such as the WHO, OECD, the European Council and the Atomic Energy Agencies. All of which were furthering the work in the field of environmental engineering by organizing technical meetings and discussions, introductory courses and seminars, and by initiating world wide fundamental studies on special subjects and by issuing technical Bulletins. The opportunities for international co-operation In the second main paper presented at the Basel Congress in June 1969 entitled “Duties of the State and Local Authorities in Maintaining the Cleanliness of Our Habitat”, Prof Richard Kojetinsky of Austria outlined these duties of the state and local authorities. At the conclusion of his paper, Prof Kojetinsky stated... “That he hoped you don’t consider it impolite, if after the European Council and World Health Organization, I’m going to talk about the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association -- ISWA. This morning, our distinguished Congress president, Prof Yaag, officially announced the merger of the International Research Group on Refuse Disposal (IRGRD) and INTAPUC into ISWA.This merger will establish the essential concentration of international co-operation, eliminate the duplication of efforts, and our capacity to tackle the many unsolved problems will be enhanced. We hope we will reach our goals better, faster and most beneficially for the general public. The prerequisites for a successful accomplishment are met. Technological and scientific work is most suitable for international co-operation, because it is almost free of
any ideological ballast. I am still the same optimist as I was in 1964, when I made the same statement in Vienna as INTAPUC President”. The need to continue with vigorous international co-operation Prof Richard Kojetinsky continued to state that...”Then, I expressed my sincere hope that international co-operation and personal contacts would finally contribute to mutual understanding from country to country and that a positive effect upon the politics of our world would result therefrom. Now, let us continue the international collaboration in the However, the municipality made great efforts to look after the delegates to the IRGRD conference and in addition provide illuminating excursions, both to technical installations and most memorably to a journey on the Rhine. Such events are very necessary for the informal discussions that take place between delegates and are of great value to the outcome of the technical sessions. Concluding Remarks In concluding this brief summary, ISWA has been founded on a stable basis of practical experience and academic research. It has drawn on the worldwide expertise of waste management. It is essential that the consistency and quality of communication between our existing members, outside organizations, and potential new members and our headquarters staff is a major factor in the growing development of ISWA. All our national members should continue to support the principles of sustainable development and promote and develop professional solid waste management worldwide. Prof Richard Kojetinsky, Austria, first President of ISWA (1970-1976) It is vital to continue to expand our National, Organization and Individual membership, to draw in the younger waste management professionals and give strength to our Working Groups. Lastly, the continuity of our programme for Beacon and Annual Congresses is essential. broad field of environmental pollution control, convinced that progress will be made for the benefit of mankind. Let us continue our work, hoping that in this sense, we may contribute a little bit to the solution of the biggest problem of the general public and government, namely to, in the end, guarantee a peaceful state of mind and a healthy life for all men”. The welcome given to the delegates to the Basel Congress The reception in Basel given by our hosts was warm and welcoming. As a delegate from the UK, I enjoyed the hospitality of the municipal camping grounds, for at the time in 1969, funds for UK travelers were limited in total to £25 per person per annum. It was necessary therefore to limit expenditure when attending international conferences on waste management. ISWA Presidents 1970-2010 1970-76 R. Kojetinsky, Austria 1976-80 E. de Fraja Frangipane, Italy 1980-84 J. A. Teipel, USA 1984-88 J. Defeche, France 1988-92 J. A. Den Dulk, Netherlands 1992-96 John Skinner, USA 1996-98 Høkan Rylander, Sweden 1998-00 John Ferguson, UK 2000-02 Christoph Scharff, Austria 2002-04 Jean-Paul Leglise, France 2004-06 N.C. Vasuki, USA 2006-08 Niels Jørn Hahn, Denmark 2008-10 Atilio A. Savino, Argentina 09 References de Fraja Frangipane, Prof Eugenio. ’Present Condition and Forecasts for the Future of Refuse Disposal in Italy’. Proceedings of 3rd International Congress of the IRGRD Trento (Italy) 1965. Herbert, Lewis. ‘The History of the Institute of Waste Management: 1898 – 1998: Celebrating 100 years of progress’. Institute of Waste Management (United Kingdom) ISBN 0 902944 495: 1998. Jaag, Prof.O. ‘Welcome Speech’. Proceedings of 4th International Congress of the IRGRD Basel (Schweiz) 1969. Jaag, Prof.O.‘International Co-operation in the Field of Waste Disposal’. Proceedings of 4th International Congress of the IRGRD Basel (Schweiz) 1969. Kojetinsky, Richard. ‘Duties of the State and Local Authorities in Maintaining the Cleanliness of Our Habitat’. Proceedings of 4th International Congress of the IRGRD Basel (Schweiz) 1969. Sumner, J.‘The Storage and Collection of Refuse – An International Survey’. International Conference of INTAPUC Paris (France) 1967. Sumner, J. ‘The Storage and Collection of Refuse – An International Survey’. Report of the Working Party on Refuse Disposal. Her Majesty’s Stationary Office. (United Kingdom) 1971.
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