Plastics
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Tailored bin placement can boost waste system efficiency in rural China – study finds
Behavior-driven bin design offers cost-effective waste solutions for rural communities.
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FMCG companies with weak plastic targets risk billions in litigation, compliance costs – Planet Tracker
Planet Tracker and MSCI warn investors of mounting financial exposure as firms backslide on packaging goals.
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Kaufland, VollCorner trial deposit return for cosmetic packaging in Germany
Retailers team up with Reo to promote circular beauty consumption.
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South Korea mandates recycled plastic in beverage bottles from 2026
Moves to accelerate circular economy and reduce virgin plastic use.
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Lagos officials, NCF urge stronger plastic waste action
Full enforcement of the state ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam food packs and common disposables, began in 2025.
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Kenya turns to Danish innovation to tackle sanitation and pollution challenges
KENYA – The government of Kenya is seeking to integrate cutting-edge Danish technologies into its national sanitation and pollution management strategies, as part of a…
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Mombasa County faces scrutiny over US$132M waste management tender awarded to Ghanaian firm
CLT demands transparency regarding the design, construction, financing, operation, and transfer of the tender.
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SWEEP Foundation launches 2025 Lagos community waste challenge with Coca-Cola support
The competition encourages communities to implement impactful waste recovery and recycling projects.
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Telecel Ghana marks World Sustainability Day with hands-on upcycling workshop
Participants used discarded materials to create functional, eco-friendly products,
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WRFL unveils I-Recycle Station to strengthen Fiji’s recycling infrastructure
The I-Recycle model aims to make waste sorting accessible to businesses, institutions, and households.