About 1,000 scientists, decision-makers from waste management entities and public authorities as well as politicians from all over the world – mainly Asia – participated in this conference. 3 RINCs is an annual international conference to promote the scientific waste management and spread the concept of 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)-principles in our society. Earlier 3RINCs events were organized in Kyoto (Japan), Deajon (Korea) and Hanoi (Vietnam). Heinz-Georg Baum submitted several papers and gave presentations on these events.