RECYCLING
Plastic production is expected to double over the next 20 years. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, only 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling. Plastic that is not collected is not only a lost economic opportunity, but its also a threat to the environment. Increasing plastic collection rates is first and foremost, in order to recapture valuable materials for recycling. Developing local recycling infrastructure and second use markets can extract value from materials that are often discarded.
RECYCLING INCENTIVE SCHEME
Recycling incentive schemes provide rewards to users for actively participating in the program. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Rewards are given to program participants to encourage recycling,...
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MECHANICAL RECYCLING
Mechanical recycling is the processing of plastic waste into secondary raw material without significantly changing the chemical structure of the material. TARGET USERS: Industry, Government KEY...
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CHEMICAL RECYCLING
Chemical recycling refers to processes that turn plastic polymers back into individual monomers, allowing post-consumer plastic materials to be reused. TARGET USERS: Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical...
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PLASTIC TAGGING
Applying chemical tracers and digital watermarks to ‘tag’ an item with a unique code can improve automated detection and sorting of plastic. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry,...
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LOCALIZED RECYCLING POP-UPS
Localized recycling pop-ups help solve the waste management problem in emerging and developing countries by employing local people to create value out of post-consumer plastics. ...
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SMART SENSORS AND DIGITALIZATION
Smart sensors in waste bins can optimize the process of waste collection, thereby increasing collection rates and reducing downstream waste management costs. TARGET USERS: Businesses, Industry, Government...
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PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS
Third-party product certifications, labels or rankings on products that are plastic-free, contain low volumes of plastics, or are composed of secondary plastics, can create awareness...
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CITY ACTION PLAN
A City Action Plan addresses a wide range of short and long-term measures, with the aim of preventing plastic from entering the environment, waterways and...
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MUNICIPAL UNIONS
Municipal Unions are collective unions created by neighboring municipalities to collectively work on waste management activities, including collection and processing facilities, as well as communal...
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COMMUNITY-BASED WASTE MANAGEMENT
Community-based waste management programs are collaborations between NGO’s, government agencies and impacted communities, to provide the equipment, resources and training necessary to establish an effective waste management...
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PLASTIC SACHET ALTERNATIVES
Promoting alternatives to- or the recycling of- plastic sachets will reduce the impact these small yet destructive plastics have on the environment. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY...
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WASTE FLOW TOOLS
Waste flow tools offer cities the analytical guidance they need to create, manage and sustain effective solid waste management systems in response to growing urban populations. TARGET...
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E-WASTE MANAGEMENT
Electronic waste, commonly referred to as e-waste, is any electronic device that has been discarded by its former user and is one of the fastest...
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OCEAN PLASTIC REINVENTED
Certified averted ocean plastic material can be effectively transformed into versatile, consumer-friendly products. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The demand for recycled ocean plastic...
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GREEN BUILDING & INFRASTRUCTURE
Cities that incorporate green building initiatives and recycled products in public works projects and public procurement set a precedent for their communities. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry,...
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