Waste Concern was founded in 1995 with the motto " Waste is a Resource". Later Waste Concern Group was formed to achieve a common vision to contribute towards waste recycling, environmental improvement, renewable energy, poverty reduction through job creation, and sustainable development. Waste Concern Group is a Social Business Enterprise (SBE) comprising both "For Profit" and "Not-for Profit" enterprises. Waste Concern Group has been founded by A.H.Md. Maqsood Sinha, a professional architect-urban planner, and Iftekhar Enayetullah, a civil engineer-urban planner.Waste Concern aims to:- Improve the environment by promoting waste recycling activities in the country- Conduct research and experiments regarding solid waste management, recycling, clinical and hazardous waste management, waste water treatment, as well as organic farming.- Develop community--private sector--municipal partnerships towards the improvement of the urban environment- Create job opportunities by promoting the recycling of waste.