Perpetual | Reuse Realized: Unleashing Solutions in the ASEAN Region
Highlighting a critical paradigm shift in Southeast Asia’s combat against marine and terrestrial plastic waste, this report establishes a comprehensive strategic roadmap for scaling reuse and refill models across Southeast Asia. Covering six key ASEAN nations: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam, the report evaluates the systemic barriers currently hindering non-disposable alternatives, […]
Global Plastic Action Partnership | Plastic Pollution and Biodiversity in Colombia: Pathways for Environmental and Economic Resilience
Every year in Colombia, approximately 31,000 tonnes of plastic leak into aquatic ecosystems, 68,000 tonnes end up in soils, and more than 202,000 tonnes are openly burned. WWF Colombia, as the implementor of the Colombian National Plastics Action Platform (NPAP Colombia), with support from the World Economic Forum (WEF) through the Global Plastic Action Partnership […]
TOMRA | Unlocking Cirularity : Insights from High Performing Deposit Return Systems
Deposit systems are growing in popularity as the world comes to terms with the waste management and plastic pollution challenge. In 2024, the European Union adopted its Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation, explicitly requiring member states to implement a deposit return system in order to reach a 90% collection rate for plastic beverage containers by […]
GIZ | Scaling Reuse System Through Behaviour Change: Insights from Southeast Asia
Plastic pollution remains one of the most critical environmental crises in Southeast Asia, fueled by rapid urbanisation and an overwhelming reliance on single-use sachets and takeaway packaging. While recycling remains a vital part of the puzzle, true sustainability requires stopping waste at the source through scalable circular-economy initiatives. This comprehensive GIZ report explores how behavioural […]
WWF-Indonesia | A Ray of Light Amidst the Plastic Crisis
In the face of a mounting global plastic crisis, a dedicated group of local heroes is lighting the way toward a cleaner, more sustainable future for Indonesia. This book captures the power of grassroots leadership, profiling the extraordinary individuals who have turned environmental challenges into opportunities for community empowerment. These stories serve as a powerful […]
OECD | Regional Plastics Outlook for Southeast and East Asia
According to the OECD’s Regional Plastics Outlook for Southeast and East Asia, the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) region—comprising the 10 ASEAN Member States alongside China, Japan, and Korea—accounts for nearly one-third of global plastics use and over one-third of global plastic leakage. Without intervention, regional plastic waste generation is projected to more than double from […]
Towards Circular Systems: Lessons Learned Plastic Smart Cities
This study captures learnings from a range of PSC pilot interventions conducted between 2018 and 2024 from five countries in East and Southeast Asia where we have had some of the longest history of engagement: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. However, the PSC programme has continued to expand globally and this study […]
WWF-Viet Nam| Mitigating Marine Debris in Viet Nam Program Report
The project aims to reduce marine plastic pollution through policy reform, public awareness, and practical solutions. Approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the project supports Viet Nam’s national action plan on marine plastic waste until 2030. Implemented across 7 cities/districts and 3 marine protected areas, the project emphasizes collaboration among government, businesses, […]
ICLEI | Packaging Reuse at Events: Portfolio of Case Studies
Cities worldwide are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with waste management and packaging reuse gaining prominence as critical issues. Events such as festivals, concerts, and conferences generate significant amounts of single-use packaging, contributing to the generation of great quantities of waste. In response, several cities have implementedor supported initiatives aimed at reducing event-related waste by promoting the […]
ESCAP | Circular Approaches to Solid Waste Management
The Urban-Act project aims to promote low-carbon and resilient urban development in the Asia-Pacific region from April 2022 to December 2027. It supports countries in achieving their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through collaboration among various regional partners. Asia and the Pacific face escalating challenges in solid waste management […]