The global e-waste monitor 2024
<p>The world's electronic waste generation is increasing five times faster than documented e-waste recycling, according to the United Nation's fourth Global E-waste Monitor (GEM) report.</p>
Waste Recycling
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Plastic polluters launch US$1.5bn waste collection and recycling fund
Plastic producers and users including Shell, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Chevron and P&G are investing US$1.5 billion over the next five years to fight plastic waste, with a focus on Southeast Asia. The
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Cameroon: Plastic Waste Recycling Project Launched
A project to recycle plastic waste was launched on Tuesday January 15 in Douala by a non-governmental association known as Eco collect in collaboration with an Italian partner known as Echo Polistirolo.
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China starts new recycling drive as foreign trash ban widens
China plans to launch 100 new large-scale recycling “bases” by the end of next year, part of a campaign to make better use of its resources after extending a ban on foreign trash imports. A long manufacturing
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City to set up Sh20bn plant to clear waste, generate energy
The construction of the much-awaited Sh20 billion power plant at Dandora dumpsite to help manage the thousands of tons of waste generated daily in the city will begin in June. The county government
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Questions over plastic ban enforcement
Trichy:The plastic ban enforced by the state government from Tuesday has led to a cacophony among traders and public alike as there is no clarity about its enforcement so far. As the stakeholder departments
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Shanghai goes all-in for garbage sorting
Authorities in Shanghai are asking for opinions from the public until Dec 6 on a draft regulation regarding garbage classification. The document was submitted to the city's legislative body for a second
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Kenya to ban plastic bottles to address environmental degradation
Kenya plans to ban manufacture of plastic bottles to help address environmental degradation, a government official said on Thursday. Mohamed Elmi, chief administrative secretary of environment and forestry,
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EU says plastics recycling pledges fall short
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - More action will be needed for the European Union to boost the market for recycled plastics after pledges from companies fell short, EU executive said on Tuesday. Over 60 pledges were
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National waste report 2018
The National Waste Report 2018 describes Australia’s national performance on waste and recycling for the 2016-17 financial year. The Report presents data and commentary on waste generation, recovery and
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Africa: Turning E-Waste Into Gold- the Untapped Potential of African Landfills
Thanks to rapid changes in technology and falling prices, millions of tons of high-tech electronic devices are becoming obsolete in the developed nations every year, making e-waste one of the top environmental