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 […]
Three major Philippine ports achieve 50% reduction of plastic waste leakage
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
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 […]
Saving Phu Quoc’s Coral Reefs: Against Plastic Pollution and Ghost Gear
Coral Reefs vs. Ghost Gear Mr. Ly Vanh Tha, clad in a diving suit, gradually disappears into the embrace of the rolling ocean waves. He diligently cleans coral reefs for hours beneath the sea, meticulously untangling every ghost net and cutting each piece of entwined fishing line. Tha has dedicated over 13 years to this […]
A new collaboration to manage plastic waste in Jakarta, Bogor and Depok
The Plastic Smart Cities initiative has been implemented in Indonesia since 2021 in 5 different cities: Bogor, Jakarta, Depok, Makassar, and Denpasar (Bali). In January 2024, WWF-Indonesia, with Plastic Smart Cities, launched a new collaboration with three institutions from Indonesia: PT. KIBUMI, PT. WASTE4CHANGE and the RECO Consortium, which consists of PT. Million Waste Indonesia, […]
Manila City Launches Innovative Solutions with Social Entrepreneurs to Tackle Plastic Pollution
In a bid to combat plastic pollution, Manila is launching a year-long initiative with seven groundbreaking solutions. Developed by local organizations and social enterprises, these projects aim to cut plastic waste leakage by 30%, addressing both private and public sector concerns. Suds Sustainable Pods: Cleaning Without the Waste The surge in demand for household and […]
To tackle Viet Nam’s plastic pollution, more cities & provinces called on to join Plastic Smart Cities
A milestone meeting was held to encourage cities across Viet Nam to scale the Plastic Smart Cities Initiative in reducing plastic pollution and preventing leakage into rivers, seas and other places of nature. Titled “Models and Solutions to Manage Domestic Solid Waste and Reduce Urban Plastic Waste Conference”, the event was convened by WWF-Viet Nam […]
Recycling for Change
By transforming trash into rewards, this initiative is reshaping people’s perceptions about waste. Ensuring the proper segregation of different types of waste is key to ensure that more waste is recycled and does not end up in landfills or nature. Recyclable exchange stations, where plastic waste is exchanged for coupons or cash is one of […]
How the Port of Batangas in the Philippines walks the talk to tackle plastic pollution
Amidst the pressing plastic pollution crisis in the Philippines, a trailblazing project is underway at the Port of Batangas. It is banning single-use plastics, changing habits, and upholding a long-term commitment to a future free of plastic pollution. Port Batangas’ Commitment to Prevent Waste Leak into the Ocean. Ports serve as crucial intersections between local […]
Pioneering Change in the Plastic Crisis: Gerlie’s Journey in Manila
Gerlie, a waste picker that provides vital services for the community, recycles waste to forge a path for herself and her family. Gerlie, an informal waste picker from Baseco Compound in Manila, is collaborating with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that provides incentives to the collectors for the waste they bring in. Plastic Bank partners […]