NEWS & VIEWS
Education and Regulation the Key for Community-Based Waste Management Facility in Bali
Education and regulation are key factors in community-based waste management, as experienced by a 3R waste management facility in Bali.
Operating with PPP Scheme, Integrated Waste Management Facility in Bali Turning Waste to Energy
An integrated waste management facility in Bali is turning plastic waste into brickettes or refuse derived fuel (RDF) that are sold to power plants and cement industry.
Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park in the Philippines Facing the Threat of Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution, along with land reclamation, water pollution, and habitat disturbance are some of the anthropogenic threats faced by Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) in Metro Manila, The Philippines.
Researchers Present Novel Findings in 3R, Waste Management at Kyoto Conference
Academics and practitioners from 24 countries shared the latest development and discoveries within the field of waste management at the 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs) in Kyoto.
CORA Eco Ikot: Empowering Women while Mainstreaming Community-based Recycling System
CORA Eco-Ikot Center, an inclusive holistic recycling centre in Metro Manila, empowers women through solid waste management and 3Rs training to operate the centre.
No Trash Bins, Hotel Voucher: Some Good Practices in Waste Reduction and Management in Japan
On the sideline of the the 3R International Scientific Conference on Material Cycles and Waste Management (3RINCs) in Kyoto, our team observed some good practices of the waste management in the city.
PETValue Philippines Pioneering Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling Facility in the Country
With the slogan ‘Every Bottle Matters’, PETValue Philippines is working toward the goal of making a more sustainable future happens today.
Extended Producer Responsibilities and Private Sector Initiatives Key Factors in Curbing Marine Plastic in the Philippines
RKC-MPD of ERIA, in collaboration with several stakeholders, held a hybrid event to stock-take the progress and discuss the many ways private companies have been contributing to combating marine plastic waste.
From Waste-to-Energy: How Kyoto City Manages Its Trash
The Regional Knowledge Centre of Marine Plastic Debris (RKC-MPD) team visited Kyoto South Clean Centre Plant No. 2 in Fushimi Ward in Kyoto to learn one of the ways the city is managing its waste.
Unlocking the Solution to Plastic Pollution: Thailand’s Push for Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility
An environmental economist from Thailand said focusing heavily on downstream strategies, such as reusing and recycling, in tackling plastic pollution would not be enough to create a lasting impact.
