How Davao City Is Improving Neighbourhood-Level Plastic Recovery
Since 2024, Barangay Daliao in the Toril District of Davao City has been establishing a community-led foundation for sustainable waste management at the barangay level. Because the pilot program for the collection and segregation of recyclables, particularly plastics, is managed through local systems, the project designed capacity-building initiatives focused on enhancing operational efficiency. Central to this effort is the […]
Stakeholder Engagement and Waste Audit Training Across Semporna Islands
Over 40 school teachers and island community members in Semporna participated in the Jejak Siggit Waste Audit Training Workshop in December 2025. Jejak Siggit, which translates to “tracing the trash” in Bahasa Melayu, aims to equip Semporna islands’ community leaders with practical skills in waste audit methods, data collection, and understanding the importance of gathering evidence-based insights to improve waste management systems. Hosted by WWF-Malaysia and in-part conducted by the Malaysia Recycling Alliance (MAREA), the training also highlighted the close connection between land-based waste leakage and marine pollution, which threatens coral reefs, fisheries, and ultimately […]
Derawan Pilots Island-based Waste Management with Plastic Smart Cities Framework
Inauguration of Derawan Island Waste Sorting House is set for Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in Derawan Island Village, Berau, East Kalimantan. Known for its stunning marine life, Derawan Village in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, has become a growing gateway for marine tourism. But as tourism expands, so do waste management challenges—especially for an island village located inside a Marine Protected Area. The island’s 80 non-residential buildings—including hotels and restaurants—generate an average […]