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Building Local Government Capacity for Improved Solid Waste Management Systems

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Empowering Informal Waste Workers

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A model for waste site remediation to reduce climate impacts and ocean plastic pollution

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Creating a Sustainable Waste Management Model in Samaná Province, Dominican Republic

In Samaná Province—a peninsula on the DR’s northeastern coast— USAID’s CCBO program is working to pilot solutions to stop the flow of plastic pollution into the region’s large, semi-enclosed Samaná Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Read More

Stopping Ocean Plastic Pollution from Cities: A USAID Case Study from Parañaque City, Philippines

Ocean plastic pollution has reached crisis level: every minute, more than an entire garbage truck of plastic makes its way into the world’s oceans—roughly 11 million tons annually. While plastic waste presents an immediate threat to marine wildlife and ecosystems, this global challenge also has implications for major industries such… Read More

Brief: Reducing Ocean Plastic Pollution in Paranaque City, Philippines

Ocean plastic pollution has reached crisis level, directly threatening marine ecosystems and their related industries, and exacerbating global challenges such as food security, health, and climate change. This issue is especially apparent in the Philippines, where about 1.9 million metric tons of mismanaged plastics enter the ocean every year —… 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

Overview: Behavior Change in Local System to Mitigate Ocean Plastic Pollution in Vietnam

Ocean plastic pollution is among the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Read More

Case Study – Moving Towards Carbon Neutral Wastewater Treatment Plants: The Case for Combined Heat and Power

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) require electricity for operation of pumps, mixers, dosing equipment, aerators and other process equipment, as well as for ancillary services including lighting and offices. Read More

Case Study: Behavior Change in Local Systems to Mitigate Ocean Plastic Pollution

This case study explores the efforts of two USAID Municipal Waste Recycling Program projects to create behavior change to reduce ocean plastic pollution in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Read More