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 […]
Behavioural Change Toolbox Methodology
Developed by the GIZ ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs’ project (3RproMar). This toolbox is designed to help you develop and implement effective behaviour change campaigns aimed at reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable behaviour. Our toolbox is aimed at helping practitioners make behaviour change easy and effective We […]
A Handbook for Developing Plastic Smart Cities in Thailand
Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) Thailand is a four-year program (2021-2024) financially supported by the NRK & Norad through World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Norway. Plastic Smart Cities are cities that aim to have zero plastic leakage into nature. The program’s overall objective is to reduce plastic leakage by 30% in the near term, and […]
Unpacking Reuse in Asia
Reuse systems for packaging focus on systems where packaging can be used multiple times for the same purpose. This helps reduce waste and the need for single-use materials. Here, consumers purchase products—often food or beverage, personal care, or household cleaning supplies—in reusable packaging instead of single-use packaging, and once the product is used, the packaging […]
Rethinking Waste and Resource Management for Underserved Communities
Municipal solid waste management (MSWM) is a basic service, yet over 2.7 billion people still lack access to collection, and 40% of collected MSW is open-dumped or burned. This global waste emergency has severe local and global impacts — extending services to all would reduce macroplastic dispersal to the environment by ~80% and mitigate climate […]
Reuse in the Global South: Case Studies
Reuse is a critical lever in tackling global plastics pollution and contributes to tackling other environmental challenges. Moving from single-use to reuse models presents one of the biggest opportunities to reduce plastic pollution.1 It is estimated that moving to reuse models can reduce annual plastic leakage to the ocean by more than 20%2 while also […]
Guidelines for Improving Partner Performance in Reducing Plastic Waste Leakage
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has developed the Waste Wise Cities Tool (WaCT) and the Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) in various partner cities as part of the effort to establish a baseline for the Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) program and TVA. There are 19 performance standards established by WWF across various program frameworks […]
Plastic Ranger: Educational Board Game About Waste and Plastic
Plastic Ranger is an engaging and educational board game designed for children aged 6 and above. This fun-filled game takes players on an exciting adventure to explore the world of plastic waste management and environmental conservation. As young rangers, players will play while learning about the importance of sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Language: Bahasa Indonesia […]
Twister: Learning the Different Types of Waste
In this game of Twister, instead of using colors, it incorporates elements of different types of waste. This gives a better understanding of waste and provides an example of it. It can be played by 2-5 people aged 6+. Language: Bahasa Indonesia Download Kit include:– Game Mat– Guide Book– Spinner– Packaging Design
Matching Board Game: Learning the Different Types of Waste
Matching Board is a physical game involving placing feet on a mat. It helps children understand many types of waste better. It can be played by 2-5 people aged 6+. Language: Bahasa Indonesia Download Kit include:– Game Mat– Guide Book– Cards– Packaging Design