Peru

USAID launches program to combat ocean plastic pollution in Peru

Cross-posted from US Embassy in Peru Pisco, November 18, 2021 – Today, national, regional, and local authorities, as well as members of the private sector participated in the launch of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Clean Cities, Blue Ocean… Read More

CCBO Initial Solid Waste Management Assessment Peru

The following presents CCBO’s Initial Solid Waste Management Assessment (ISWMA) for the program’s two “engagement sites” in Peru: Piura and Ica. The ISWMA is one of CCBO’s first steps in its launch of in-field implementation and will support its engagement sites to create improvements that will lead to sustainable, integrated… Read More

Case Study: Marine Plastic Debris and Solid Waste Management in Peru

The negative impact of plastic debris on marine ecosystems and species is a global challenge. While the causes vary by region, most scientists agree that poor solid waste management is a leading factor. Read More

Clean Cities, Blue Ocean

While CCBO is global in scope, the program will build on previous USAID recycling programs such as the Municipal Waste Recycling Program through an initial focus on key countries in Asia and Latin America. Read More