Solid Waste Management - World Bank Group The World Bank finances and advises on solid waste management projects using a diverse suite of products and services World Bank-financed waste management projects address the entire lifecycle of waste
Plastic Waste Material Flow Analysis for Thailand - World Bank Group Despite ongoing efforts in Thailand, plastic waste leaking into the marine environment remains a significant problem Additional insight into the sources and pathways of plastic waste in the environment is needed to target policies and investments
Bridging the Gap in Solid Waste Management - World Bank Group Without a dramatic improvement in waste collection coverage and waste recovery and disposal practices, the scale of current environmental impacts will increase markedly The achievement of national targets and objectives depends on the ability of sub-national authorities to provide waste management services on a reliable basis
Maldives Is Turning Waste to Wealth, Energizing Youth, to Safeguard its . . . Poorly managed plastic waste is threatening the marine ecosystem and economy of the Maldives, with over 860 metric tons of waste—the majority plastic—generated daily The government has adopted a waste to wealth approach, shifting from a linear “use and dispose” system of waste management to
Philippines: Plastics Circularity Opportunities Report Understanding the urgent need to address the growth of the plastics industry and the mismanagement of plastic waste, the Philippines is developing and transitioning toward a circular economy This study uses a plastic value chain approach to evaluate the Philippines’ plastics recycling industry and its role in supporting a circular economy
What a Waste: An Updated Look into the Future of Solid Waste Management Solid waste management is a universal issue that matters to every single person in the world And with over 90% of waste openly dumped or burned in low-income countries, it is the poor and most vulnerable who are disproportionately affected
Global Waste to Grow by 70 Percent by 2050 Unless Urgent Action is . . . WASHINGTON, September 20, 2018—, according to the World Bank’s new What a Waste 2 0: A Global Snapshot of Solid Waste Management to 2050 report Driven by rapid urbanization and growing populations, , the report finds Although they only account for 16 percent of the world’s population, high
Croatia: Circular Economy Approaches in Solid Waste Management Croatia is looking to speed up meeting the EU Circular Economy targets and incorporating circular economy approaches into the current National Waste Management Plan The World Bank is working with the Croatian government on improving waste management practices in Croatia and supporting the country in transitioning towards a circular economy
Solid Waste Management (MOOC) - World Bank Group Solid Waste Management (MOOC) Learn about the solid waste management sector, with a focus on MSW, to develop basic skills and fill knowledge gaps