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Landmark partnership between the City of Lisbon, TOMRA and the Portuguese hospitality association AHRESP aims to cut litter and emissions with smart deposit-return system. The system could remove thousands of …
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nations come together to establish new Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on chemicals, waste and pollution
Against a challenging geopolitical backdrop and in a major move to protect people and planet, countries today came …
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
How data is helping cities counter plastic pollution
Officials in Lagos, Nigeria, were facing a dilemma. It was the early 2020s, and the city of 22 …
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
How cleaner production bolsters economic resilience in developing countries
From protecting the environment to empowering bottom-up innovation and improving livelihoods, efforts are underway to connect the dots …
All #waste Press Releases
5 May 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Answering ten pressing questions about plastic pollution
8 April 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Zero Waste Day shines a light on fashion and textiles
25 March 2025
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Historic canals take centre stage as Kochi, India aims to blunt fallout from climate change
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
As electronic waste surges, countries look for answers
20 January 2025
13 November 2024
Diversey, a Solenis Company
Diversey, a Solenis Company and NatureLoop sign MOU to upcycle single-use plastic waste
14 October 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
New fund to support chemicals and waste management in developing economies
6 August 2024
UNDP Malaysia
UNDP launches Malaysia Island Innovation Challenge
26 July 2024
25 July 2024
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health
22 July 2024
Plastics Industry Development Center
Creative stationery made from recycled marine waste to awaken environmental sustainability
10 June 2024
United Nations Development Programme
US$135-million UNDP, GEF initiative will support small island developing states tackle drivers of environmental degradation
26 May 2024
UN Environment Programme
US$134-million initiative aims to eliminate mercury-containing medical devices
17 May 2024
AMITA HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Amita Holdings and Re Sustainability, the largest waste management company in India, sign MoU
2 May 2024
13 February 2024
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