Segregating Waste at Source in Mombasa, Kenya
![Segregating Waste at Source in Mombasa, Kenya Segregating Waste at Source in Mombasa, Kenya](https://plasticsmartcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/COPIP-MOMBASA-KENYA-1024x303.png)
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
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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 Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam Phu Quoc Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam](https://plasticsmartcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PHU-QUOC-PQSX-VOLUNTEER-GROUP-1024x303.png)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Helsinki joins Plastic Smart Cities – a first in the Baltic Sea
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In March 2024, the city of Helsinki joined the global Plastic Smart Cities movement – becoming the first to do so in the Baltic Sea region.
Three major Philippine ports achieve 50% reduction of plastic waste leakage
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The ports of Batangas, Cagayan De Oro and Manila North Port were each able to reduce 50% of their plastic waste leakage through multiple interventions implemented in the past year. The three major ports served as pilot sites for the Clean Ports, Clean Oceans: Improving Port Waste Management in the Philippines project under WWF-Philippines’ Plastic […]
From Waste to Wealth: Women Waste Collectors Key to Plastic Recycling in Viet Nam’s Hue City
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Every morning, Aunty Vang rises with the sun, grabs a quick bite to eat, and sets out with her trusty old pushcart along the streets of Hue – Viet Nam’s ancient capital and a rising tourism hotspot. “Does anyone have bottle caps to sell?” Aunty Vang would call out to the streets of An Dong […]