A Handbook for Developing Plastic Smart Cities in Thailand
Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) Thailand is a four-year program (2021-2024) financially supported by the NRK & Norad through World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Norway. Plastic Smart Cities are cities that aim to have zero plastic leakage into nature. The program’s overall objective is to reduce plastic leakage by 30% in the near term, and […]
Unpacking Reuse in Asia
Reuse systems for packaging focus on systems where packaging can be used multiple times for the same purpose. This helps reduce waste and the need for single-use materials. Here, consumers purchase products—often food or beverage, personal care, or household cleaning supplies—in reusable packaging instead of single-use packaging, and once the product is used, the packaging […]
Reuse in the Global South: Case Studies
Reuse is a critical lever in tackling global plastics pollution and contributes to tackling other environmental challenges. Moving from single-use to reuse models presents one of the biggest opportunities to reduce plastic pollution.1 It is estimated that moving to reuse models can reduce annual plastic leakage to the ocean by more than 20%2 while also […]
Guidelines for Improving Partner Performance in Reducing Plastic Waste Leakage
The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has developed the Waste Wise Cities Tool (WaCT) and the Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) in various partner cities as part of the effort to establish a baseline for the Plastic Smart Cities (PSC) program and TVA. There are 19 performance standards established by WWF across various program frameworks […]
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 to explore the world of plastic waste management and environmental conservation. As young rangers, players will play while learning about the importance of sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Language: Bahasa 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 Kit include:– Game Mat– Guide Book– Spinner– Packaging Design
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– Cards– Packaging Design
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 conditions by using available local resources (manpower and materials). Building on the experience of implementing the PAOT method for plastic reduction […]
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 10 pilot schools in Surat Thani Municipality and Koh Samui Municipality in 2024. The […]
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, and others are offering customers the option to choose reusable packaging over single-use disposables. This initiative showcases how Singapore’s developed postal network […]