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COPIP MOMBASA KENYA
Segregating Waste at Source in Mombasa, Kenya
WASTE REDUCTION IN HUE SCHOOLS
Environmental Education: Schools in Hue Adopt Waste Reduction Model
PHU QUOC - PQSX VOLUNTEER GROUP
Phu Quoc Volunteer Group Fights Coastal Pollution in Viet Nam
PACT WORKSHOP IN THAILAND
Milestone Achieved in Thailand: Plastic ACTion Workshops Lead the Way to Sustainability
Inspiring Stories of Community-Based Waste Management
WWF-Indonesia | Inspiring Stories of Community-Based Waste Management: Sharing Experiences Across Indonesia via Participatory Action Research
Dong Hoi
Dong Hoi City Joins 9 other Plastic Smart Cities in Viet Nam
Wat Potawas Waste Bank in Surat Thani Thailan
Community Waste Bank Transitions to a Recycling Social Enterprise in Surat Thani, Thailand
Webinar Cities and Businesses Tackling the Tourism Plastic Crisis (2)
WWF | Cities and Businesses Tackling the Tourism Plastic Crisis
Local and subnational Governments Coalition to end Plastic Pollution
Media Release: Local and subnational Governments Coalition to end Plastic Pollution
Case Study - CITY-LEVEL LEARNINGS FOR THE GLOBAL PLASTIC POLLUTION TREATY
WWF | Case Studies from Asia: City-Level Learnings for the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
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Guidelines for Improving Partner Performance in Reducing Plastic Waste Leakage
WWF-Indonesia | Guidelines for Improving Partner Performance in Reducing Plastic Waste Leakage
Plastic Smart Cities recommends the Waste Wise Cities Tool (WaCT) and the Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) as a baseline methodology for cities to assess the state...
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Plastic Ranger
WWF-Indonesia | 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...
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Twister
WWF-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...
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Matching Board
WWF-Indonesia | 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...
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ICLEI Blog - INC
Two years, no agreement on plastics: Where to from here? The Local and Subnational Government Coalition asks after INC-5
Held from 25 November to 1 December 2024, in Busan, Republic of Korea, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution...
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Manual on Plastic Waste Reduction using the PAOT Method
WWF-Viet Nam | Manual on Plastic Waste Reduction using the Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT) Method
The Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT) is a practical method that fosters grassroots initiatives and bases on self-help voluntary actions that...
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Navigating Plastic Management_Tools for Government Action Planning
World Bank | Navigating Plastic Management: Tools for Government Action Planning
Plastic pollution is a global challenge, affecting ecosystems, livelihoods, and human health. Its impacts are recognized at the international level where...
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TH plastic free school manual - featured image
WWF-Thailand | Thailand Plastic-Free School Manual
From Plastic Smart Cities to Plastic Free School Programme. From the Plastic Smart Cities project to the extension of the concept and goal of nurturing...
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Community-Driven Waste Reduction in Manila
Plastic Smart Cities Fair in Manila Brings Enterprises and Communities Together
The Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative in Manila City, Philippines, is currently in the final stretch of its implementation, set to conclude in 2025....
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Twister
WWF-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...
Matching Board
WWF-Indonesia | 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–...
ICLEI Blog - INC
Two years, no agreement on plastics: Where to from here? The Local and Subnational Government Coalition asks after INC-5
Held from 25 November to 1 December 2024, in Busan, Republic of Korea, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) to develop a Global Plastic Treaty concluded without an agreement, pushing further negotiations...
Manual on Plastic Waste Reduction using the PAOT Method
WWF-Viet Nam | Manual on Plastic Waste Reduction using the Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT) Method
The Participatory Action-Oriented Training (PAOT) is a practical method that fosters grassroots initiatives and bases on self-help voluntary actions that enable local people to implement immediate improvements in occupational health and safety and working...
Navigating Plastic Management_Tools for Government Action Planning
World Bank | Navigating Plastic Management: Tools for Government Action Planning
Plastic pollution is a global challenge, affecting ecosystems, livelihoods, and human health. Its impacts are recognized at the international level where efforts are underway to develop an international legally binding instrument (ILBI) on plastic pollution...
TH plastic free school manual - featured image
WWF-Thailand | Thailand Plastic-Free School Manual
From Plastic Smart Cities to Plastic Free School Programme. From the Plastic Smart Cities project to the extension of the concept and goal of nurturing children and youth, it has expanded into the Plastic Free School Programme, which was organized under...
Community-Driven Waste Reduction in Manila
Plastic Smart Cities Fair in Manila Brings Enterprises and Communities Together
The Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative in Manila City, Philippines, is currently in the final stretch of its implementation, set to conclude in 2025. To ensure the sustainability of its efforts in collaboration with the City of Manila, the project...
Reusable Ecommerce Packaging Pilot Report - Feature Image
WWF-Singapore | Reusable E-commerce Packaging Pilot Report
WWF-Singapore’s Plastic ACTion (WWF-PACT), with partners UOB, SingPost, and Better Packaging Co., launched a pilot program to promote reusable e-commerce packaging in Singapore, aiming to foster a circular economy. Retailers like Cloversoft, Davines,...
Laos has officially joined the Plastic Smart Cities
Luang Prabang Officially Joins Plastic Smart Cities
On 3 December 2024, Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage City in Laos known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, officially joined the Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) initiative in partnership with WWF-Laos.  A municipal waste profile...
From Sea to Shore_ Viet Nam’s Fishermen and Marine Debris Removal
From Sea to Shore: Fishermen Remove Marine Debris in Cu Lao Cham
At 3 AM, Nguyen Tan Hung sets out on his small wooden boat to the sea every day. His eyes scan the waters not just for fish but also for something else – plastic waste.  Mr. Nguyen Tan Hung, a fisherman from Cu Lao Cham, has been removing marine...
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