Circular Economy in South Africa: Opportunities for reusable packaging systems and women’s participation
This study, commissioned by GIZ and led by ICLEI Africa, explores the economic and waste landscape of three South African cities—Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, and uMhlathuze—with a focus on enabling environments for circular economy engagement and support for women’s participation. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies, to assess the baseline opportunities, […]
Benchmark of Plastic Hotspotting Methodologies
Plastic pollution is a major threat to the oceans, with litter reaching alarming levels. Stakeholders recognize the need for effective strategies to limit plastic discharge, including bans, accountability measures, and awareness-raising efforts. However, assessing the success of these actions is challenging due to the lack of standardized measurement methods. Accurate data is essential for decision-makers […]
Waste Flow Diagram Toolkit
The Waste Flow Diagram toolkit is an excel-based model allowing users to perform a rapid assessment of municipal solid waste flows within a city or municipality. The tool maps these waste flows using Sankey diagrams and quantifies the plastic waste that is emitted from the solid waste management system and its eventual fate in the […]