WWF | Rising Tides: Global Opinion on Actions to Stop Plastic Pollution in 28 Countries
Plastic production, consumption and pollution levels have increased exponentially since the 1950s and incur significant environmental, social and economic costs. Unless action is taken, plastic waste generation will double and the flow of plastic pollution into the ocean will triple by 2040. In February 2022, at the UN Environment Assembly meeting in Nairobi, UN member […]
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 CONSIDERATIONS: Transitioning to a circular economy that retains plastic in its highest value condition is essential to reduce environmental impacts, promoting reduction, reuse, and recycling. MORE INFORMATION: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/marc.202000415 THE PROBLEM The global plastics […]
World Bank, PROBLUE | People and Plastics: The profile, vulnerabilities, and role of informal waste workers in addressing marine plastics pollution
Highlighting a critical yet frequently overlooked component of Southeast Asia’s marine conservation efforts, the World Bank synthesis report, examines the complex realities faced by informal waste workers across Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam. While these frontline workers collect and recover a substantial portion of the region’s recyclable plastic, preventing vast quantities from leaking into […]
Is There a Key to Waste Recovery in Cities? Try Enhancing Separate Waste Collection
“This Guide offers inspiration and guidance to empower as many communities as possible with the knowledge to seriously consider and implement reliable separate waste collection and recycling at affordable cost through labour-intensive, low-tech approaches. These communities will be rewarded with hundreds of green jobs, a clean city, a proper environment, and satisfied residents.” Dr. Wolfgang […]
WWF Calls for a Global Ban on ‘harmful and Unnecessary’ Single-use Plastic Items, Ahead of Key UN Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks
NEW TECHNICAL REPORTS OUTLINE HIGH-RISK PLASTICS POLLUTING THE PLANET AND SHOWS GLOBAL PLASTIC BANS, PHASE-OUTS AND CONTROL MEASURES ARE ENTIRELY FEASIBLE. GLAND, Switzerland (15 May 2023) — WWF is calling on governments to support global bans and phase outs of the ‘most high-risk and unnecessary’ single-use plastic products – such as plastic cutlery, e-cigarettes and microplastics in […]
Kalipi: Empowering Women in the Donsol, Philippines to Reduce Plastic Waste
In the Philippines, households contribute a significant amount of plastic waste, among which single-use plastic in the form of disposable packaging often come up top. Soft plastics and styrofoam, in particular, are notoriously difficult and costly for recycling. More often than not, these end up being burnt, dumped in our landfills or worse, in our […]
C40 | Inclusive Waste Management in Cities
Analysis and recommendations for city-led actions to making waste management value chains more inclusive, green, and socially just. Informal waste workers: key players in solid waste management within cities, and yet still under recognized Informal waste pickers collect between 50 and 100% of cities’ waste in the Global South, contributing significantly to environmental and social […]
Road to G20: WWF-Indonesia, Delterra and Minderoo Announce Pledge to Scale Towards a More Circular Southern Bali
Environmental nonprofit calls for partnerships and aggressive action to tackle the climate and waste crisis, aspiring to bring recycling and waste management services to 2.5 million people. On November 3rd, 2022, as part of the Road to G20 events under the Indonesian presidency, Delterra, Minderoo Foundation and WWF-Indonesia, through the Plastic Smart Cities Initiative, announced […]
WWF-Kenya | Plastic Waste Management: A Training Manual for Waste Managers and Recyclers in Kenya
Designed to transform an escalating environmental crisis into a catalyst for economic growth, the Plastic Waste Management Training Manual developed by WWF-Kenya serves as a comprehensive roadmap for waste managers and recyclers along Kenya’s coast. By bridging the gap between informal collection practices and a formalised circular plastic economy, this practical guide empowers local communities, […]