SAIM Goa Update: From Launch to Impact
Ranked highest in India for plastic waste generated per capita, Goa’s plastic waste challenge is outsized. Despite being India’s smallest state, Goa produces more than 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste per annum, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) 2019-20 report. Exacerbated by seasonal tourism, as many visitors flock to Goa’s pristine beaches, leaving […]
WWF | Household Waste Separation at Source in Tan An
Case Study Viet Nam: Tan An City, Long An ProvinceWWF Involvement: August 2020 to July 2021Focus Area: CollectionPSC Approach: Formal CollectionSystemic Intervention: Systems and Infrastructure Key Lessons Learned Background Viet Nam is a major contributor to marine plastic pollution, with the Mekong River serving as a significant pathway for waste entering the oceans (Pfaff-Simoneit, 2023). […]