Beach Cleanup Exchanges Plastic Trash for Rice in the Philippines
In the Philippines, an initiative gathers locals to clean beaches from plastic pollution by exchanging plastic trash for rice.... Read More
Chemicals and Waste
Mainstreaming Water Recycling to Support Water Security in Asia
Rapid population growth and climate change have threatened water security in Asia. Can water recycling be a potential solution?... Read More
Regulating Businesses to Reduce Plastic Usage in the Philippines
The Philippines government has urged businesses to reduce plastic usage through regulation, with financial penalties for non-compliance.... Read More
Recent Study Reveals New Biodegradable Plastic Alternative to Styrofoam
Researchers in Massachusetts discovered a new biodegradable plastic alternative that degrades quicker when tested in seawater.... Read More
Looking into Household Waste Behavior Change
Tackling urban waste requires addressing it from every level, including household waste. Behavior change is needed, so how can we achieve it?... Read More
Pakistan’s Marine Protected Areas to Support Marine Conservation
Pakistan designated Astola Island and Churna Island as Marine Protected Areas to strengthen conservation efforts and tackle pollution issues.
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The State of Global Waste
A report from UNEP and ISWA highlights the impacts of the global waste problem and how to counter them.
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The Tz´ununya´ Collective, Indigenous Mayan Women Who Protect Lake Atitlán
Indigenous women in the Tz’ununya’ Collective protect Lake Atitlán through litigation and grassroots community actions.... Read More
Upholding the Machángara River’s Rights of Nature Against Pollution
A court ruling affirmed the violated rights of nature of the Machángara River in Ecuador due to pollution and neglect by the municipality.... Read More
Soil Remediation for Food Security and Environmental Health in Central Asia
Cleaning pesticide-contaminated soil through soil remediation is essential to sustainable development efforts in Central Asia.... Read More