Tag: Case Study

Cleaning Up Canals In Venice

Research by the Italian Institute for Marine Research (CNR-ISMAR) found the canals of the historic city center of Venice to be littered with a large amount of waste and in particular, car tyres; this is due to the common practice, especially by heavy load transport boats, of using tyres as boat fenders. Project Objectives: The […]

Community Waste Management at Gunung Emas Waste Bank: A Success Story

This story is written using Participatory Action Research where community leaders are engaged to craft their own narratives. Born from real experiences and deep knowledge, these stories represent actionable agendas that transcend mere conceptualization. Institution Name Gunung Emas Waste Bank Year Established 2014 Office Address Jalan. Kamboja 3 No. 9A, RT.9 RW.11, Rawangmangun, Kec. Pulo […]

FROM THE MARGINS TO MAINSTREAM: A White Paper on Integrating Informal Sector Workers into Formal Economies in Southeast Asia

This report delves into the critical role of Informal Waste Workers (IWWs) within the wastemanagement system. The primary focus is to analyze the challenges IWWs face and the opportunities for formalizing their work, ultimately improving their working conditions and stabilizing their income. The integration of informal waste workers into formal waste management systems presents a […]

Case Studies from Asia: City-Level Learnings for the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

As United Nations Member States gather to negotiate a historic global treaty on plastic pollution, this report aims to provide negotiators with policy recommendations derived from on-the-ground interventions from cities in Asia that are tackling plastic pollution. With 60% of plastic waste derived from urban centres, cities are on the frontline of the global plastic […]

[WWF] Community Generates Funds from Selling Recyclables through a Waste Bank Initiative

The separation of waste at source is supported through the provision of segregation bins to collect recyclable waste, which is sold to recyclers – this intervention generates income for the community from waste sorting. KEY SUCCESSES As of November 2023, the community has sold recyclable waste to the junk shop five times, totalling 1,195 kilograms […]

Community Generates Funds from Selling Recyclables through a Waste Bank Initiative

The separation of waste at source is supported through the provision of segregation bins to collect recyclable waste, which is sold to recyclers – this intervention generates income for the community from waste sorting. Background Baan Bang Lha is a community of narrow pathways built on piles in the Tapee River that experiences garbage leakage […]

Plastic Waste Free Schools Model in Viet Nam

Students can become agents of behavior change towards the plastic waste problem. TARGET USERS: Educational Institution, Teacher, Student KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The exact implementation can be adapted to different school conditions and students’ attitudes towards the issue. Besides direct engagement and behaviour change aimed at students, a potential knock-on effect is that students and youths can influence their […]

WWF PACT

Industry plays a crucial role in the global production and use of plastics and thereby is a key player in the effort to reduce plastic pollution.  TARGET USERS: Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Business-led initiatives have long differentiated leaders in an industry, and can often lead to new industry standards and benchmarks that raise the bar for […]

Waste Wise Cities Challenge

The Changemaker City Challenge pairs cities in emerging economies with partner cities to support the development of waste management systems.  TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: UN-Habitat’s Waste Wise Cities program has launched a challenge to clean-up and establish sustainable waste management programs in 20 cities around the world by 2022. MORE INFORMATION: Visit Waste Wise […]

Clean Urban Waterways

Urban canals and rivers are an increasingly common end-point for consumer plastics, but can be kept clean using litter traps that retrieve floating plastic debris before it can enter seas and oceans. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government COSTS: Project specific KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Litter trap technologies take advantage of natural forces such as water currents and wind to effectively capture plastic […]