Plogging for Change: Philippines’ Cagayan de Oro City Mobilises Volunteers to Clean Up post-Festival of Friendship
The Cagayan de Oro City government adopted WWF-Philippines’ “Takpul” event — which combines the words “takbo” and “pulot” — to cap off their month-long Higalaay Festival or Festival of Friendship. Takpul is the local version of plogging that started in Sweden, merging the two words jogging and plocka upp, the Swedish word for “pick up”. […]
Community Waste Management at Gunung Emas Waste Bank: A Success Story
This story is written using Participatory Action Research where community leaders are engaged to craft their own narratives. Born from real experiences and deep knowledge, these stories represent actionable agendas that transcend mere conceptualization. Institution Name Gunung Emas Waste Bank Year Established 2014 Office Address Jalan. Kamboja 3 No. 9A, RT.9 RW.11, Rawangmangun, Kec. Pulo […]
Segregating Waste at Source in Mombasa, Kenya
WWF-Kenya is implementing a waste segregation pilot project to promote sustainable waste management and support the pre-feasibility study undertaken by Clean Oceans Project Identification and Preparation (COPIP), with support from the European Investment Bank. The project commenced late last year but was officially launched on 28 March 2024. 3-bin Pilot Project in sub-counties of Mombasa […]
Environmental Education: Schools in Hue Adopt Waste Reduction Model
Many schools in Hue City, Viet Nam have implemented the “plastic waste reduction school” model to raise students’ and teachers’ awareness of the impact of plastic waste pollution to gradually form the habit of reducing plastic waste in their daily lives. Implementing plastic reduction habits from an early age Primary and secondary school students are […]
Phu Quoc Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam
Phu Quoc, also known as Pearl Island, renowned as a captivating tourist destination for both domestic and international travelers, is not just an idyllic getaway but also a cherished home and livelihood source for many. Phu Quoc Clean and Green (PQSX) is at the forefront of preserving this paradise – a collective of passionate individuals […]
Milestone Achieved in Thailand: Plastic ACTion Workshops Lead the Way to Sustainability
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability, WWF-Thailand recently hosted four WWF Plastic ACTion (PACT) workshops as part of the Plastic Smart Cities project. PACT leads the way in reducing the environmental footprint The PACT workshops took place from the end of April 2024 to May 2024, starting with Hatyai and Surat Thani in collaboration […]
Inspiring Stories of Community-Based Waste Management: Sharing Experiences Across Indonesia via Participatory Action Research
The initiative and role of the community in dealing with waste need to be recognized. Especially when it comes to waste, a problem that never ends. Every effort to strengthen these initiatives and roles certainly has stories of ‘struggle’ that can be a personal and collective community. Including waste banks, NGOs, and communities that are […]
Dong Hoi City Joins 9 other Plastic Smart Cities in Viet Nam
Inspired by other cities, Dong Hoi Joins as the 10th Plastic Smart City in Viet Nam Dong Hoi City officially declared its commitment to becoming a Plastic Smart City (3 May 2024). The Mitigating Marine Plastic Debris Programme in Viet Nam coordinated with the People’s Committee of Dong Hoi City and the Viet Nam Agency […]
Community Waste Bank Transitions to a Recycling Social Enterprise in Surat Thani, Thailand
With 180 active members, this collaborative effort marks a significant milestone towards sustainable waste management and environmental conservation Community Recycling Social Enterprise in Surat Thani 20th February 2024 marked the opening of a Community Recycling Social Enterprise in Surat Thani, Thailand, welcomed by a speech from Theerakit Wangmuthitakul, Mayor of Surat Thani Municipality. The community […]
Cities and Businesses Tackling the Tourism Plastic Crisis
Everyday, plastic flows into our natural environment at an unprecedented rate, posing a threat to land and marine ecosystems, local economies and human health. The tourism sector, including destinations and business, has an important role in contributing to the solution for plastic pollution. Tourism is responsible for up to 40% increase of marine litter in […]