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While legal frameworks provide the necessary structure for circularity, the ultimate success of reusable packaging often hinges on the split-second decisions...
As the global events industry moves towards a more sustainable future, the environmental footprint of large-scale gatherings like festivals and concerts...
As traditional Christmas markets across Europe strive to align with modern sustainability goals, the transition from single-use plastics to circular systems...
Building on the project’s activities to support informal waste pickers (known colloquially as saleng in Thai) in Surat Thani, training...
The high frequency of takeaway consumption in Singapore’s central business district (CBD) facilitates a substantial stream of single-use...
In February 2026, WWF-Indonesia kicked off a “Zero-waste Campus” programme in Yogyakarta to support local universities in curbing plastic...
Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental crisis that demands a significant reduction in plastic production and a shift away from fossil-based feedstocks....
While infrastructure and technology are essential, the success of any waste system ultimately depends on human action. The World Bank’s Behaviour Change...
In an era of rapid urbanisation, data is the most powerful tool for cities aiming to become plastic-smart. What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid...
While legal frameworks provide the necessary structure for circularity, the ultimate success of reusable packaging often hinges on the split-second decisions made by consumers at the counter. The “Reuse at the Point of Sale” playbook explores...
As the global events industry moves towards a more sustainable future, the environmental footprint of large-scale gatherings like festivals and concerts is under increasing scrutiny. Shifting from single-use plastics to circular systems is no longer just...
As traditional Christmas markets across Europe strive to align with modern sustainability goals, the transition from single-use plastics to circular systems has become a priority for local governments. To support this shift, WWF Germany and the “mehrweg....
Building on the project’s activities to support informal waste pickers (known colloquially as saleng in Thai) in Surat Thani, training sessions on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and human rights were conducted in...
The high frequency of takeaway consumption in Singapore’s central business district (CBD) facilitates a substantial stream of single-use waste. With approximately 265,000 tonnes of disposables generated nationwide each year, this...
In February 2026, WWF-Indonesia kicked off a “Zero-waste Campus” programme in Yogyakarta to support local universities in curbing plastic pollution.
The Piyungan Crisis: Overloaded Landfill...
Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental crisis that demands a significant reduction in plastic production and a shift away from fossil-based feedstocks. While many look to materials like paper, metal, or glass as a primary solution, substitution...
While infrastructure and technology are essential, the success of any waste system ultimately depends on human action. The World Bank’s Behaviour Change in Solid Waste Management: A Compendium of Cases explores the psychological and social drivers that...
In an era of rapid urbanisation, data is the most powerful tool for cities aiming to become plastic-smart. What a Waste 2.0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 provides the essential metrics required to navigate this transition. Covering...
Before a city can implement a circular economy, it must first understand the scale of its waste. This foundational World Bank review, What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management, provides the essential baseline for global waste data. As urbanisation...