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Janathakshan GTE Ltd, with funding support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, has successfully concluded the project “Strengthening Women and Youth Engagement in Informal Waste Management in Sri Lanka ...

Investing in organic waste solutions can slash methane emissions and create jobs in cities like Jayapura and Merauke.

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Sungai Watch co-founder Gary Bencheghib said Bali is on "red alert" after the closure of South Bali's main landfill triggered open burning and illegal dumping, while a waste-to-energy plant remains ...

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As more countries ban waste imports, plastic waste generators like the US will need to find better solutions. A few states are putting more responsibility on producers.

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