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Overview
Nicolás is a Research Associate at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester. His work focuses on the environmental evaluation of policies, materials, and technologies through a life cycle thinking approach. His recent publications explore waste management configurations as pathways to promote a just transition toward sustainability in developing countries.
Biography
Nicolás holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of Manchester, an MSc in Sustainable Development with a major in Energy and Materials from Utrecht University - The Netherlands, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica - Chile.
Previous to his PhD, Nicolás worked in the private and public sector as waste management engineer and sustainability consultant. He has performed as an associated lecturer in sustainability in several Chilean universities.
Research interests
Circular economy, Life cycle assessment, Just transition, Sustainability evaluation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Engineering, Examining the environmental implications of integrating the informal waste sector in the transition to a circular economy, The University of Manchester
1 Jan 2021 → 9 Dec 2024
Award Date: 3 Jan 2025
Master in Science, Sustainability assessment of the Circular Economy initiatives in the waste management sector of Santiago, Utrecht University
1 Aug 2017 → 31 Aug 2019
Award Date: 31 Aug 2019
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Expansion of the methodology to solid waste collection urbans of Zafra-Mejía for the design of recycling systems in the context of a university campus, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Catholic University of Chile)
5 Mar 2008 → 25 Sept 2014
Award Date: 25 Sept 2014
Areas of expertise
- Q Science (General)
- Circular Economy
- Waste Management
- Sustainability
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Environmental assessment of formal and informal waste treatment of liquid crystal display (LCD) monitors
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Gallego Schmid, A., Muñoz, E. & McLachlan, C., 25 Jan 2025, In: Science of the Total Environment. 962, 178273.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The ‘How’ of Transformation: Principles for a Justice-Centered Response to the Climate and Biodiversity Crises
Tebboth, M., Carmenta, R., Minas, A. M., Adelekan, A., Cao, X., Fullonton, A., Labra Cataldo, N. E., Mander, S. & Shelton, C., 23 Apr 2025, In: Environment.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Waste pickers in the Global South: understanding the key features that underpin the dominance of informality
Cataldo, N. L., Gallego-Schmid, A. & McLachlan, C., 9 Apr 2025, In: Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy. 21, 1, 2478697 .Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Waste Management in Nepal: Characterization and Challenges to Promote a Circular Economy
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Oyinlola, M., Sigdel, S., Nguyen, D. & Gallego Schmid, A., 25 Jul 2023, In: Circular Economy and Sustainability.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing sustainability and circularity in the integration of informal recyclers in e-waste management. The case of Santiago de Chile
Labra Cataldo, N. E., Carly, M. & Gallego Schmid, A., 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Activities
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2022 E-WASTE ACADEMY – SCIENTIST EDITION (EWAS)
Labra Cataldo, N. E. (Chair)
27 Aug 2022 → 4 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Participating in a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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Thinking Chilean Futures
Espinoza, F. (Chair), Yáñez Garrido, V. (Chair), Iturriaga Seguel, C. (Chair), Yanez Lagos, L. (Chair), Torres Ulloa, D. (Chair) & Labra Cataldo, N. E. (Chair)
4 Mar 2022Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research