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A scalable and sustainable business model that creates decent, good quality employment, linking up with other actors such as organic waste managers and waste pickers.

Mottainai breaks the stigma of elitist reuse by offering biodegradable, health- and environmentally-friendly products at affordable prices and facilitating the reuse of packaging.

Asia Reuse Consortium releases this report featuring case studies of existing reuse and refill solutions in Asia and how a plastics treaty can prioritize reuse systems to end plastic pollution.

Plastic has taken over the world in the past few decades and has burdened Africa’s environments and waste management systems. In this publication on, we explore the problem of plastics on the continent and examine the laws, policies and multilateral agreements put in place to govern plastic waste management and trade. FRENCH VERSION

The goals of this Minderoo-Monaco Commission on Plastics and Human Health are to comprehensively examine plastics’ impacts across their life cycle on: (1) human health and well-being; (2) the global environment, especially the ocean; (3) the economy; and (4) vulnerable populations—the poor, minorities, and the world’s children. On the basis of this examination, the Commission offers science-based recommendations designed to support development of a Global Plastics Treaty, protect human health, and save lives.

Rising global concentrations of environmental microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) drive concerns for human exposure and health outcomes. Scientists used several advanced testing methods to confirm that tiny plastic particles were found in the human kidney, liver, and brain.

The Global Plastic Treaty Africa Community Sensitisation Guidebook is a comprehensive resource designed to empower community-driven initiatives by enhancing the understanding of the Global Plastic Treaty and facilitating effective advocacy campaigns. Within this guidebook, you’ll find a wealth of downloadable resources tailored for printing, along with versatile templates for presentations, social media engagement, and email communications.

Why A Dedicated Fund Is Needed For Effective Implementation Of The Global Plastics Treaty | In this episode, Dominic Coppens; Doun Moon; Hibaa-Haibado Ismael; and Mohamed Kamal talk to host Niven Reddy about why a dedicated fund is essential for effectively implementing the Global Plastics Treaty. We’ll unpack the crucial role of dedicated funding in facilitating meaningful progress and ensuring the treaty’s ambitious goals are met.

In this episode, we'll be discussing Plastic Is Pollution: Why Global Production Reduction Targets Aligned With National Obligations Are Needed For The Effective Implementation Of The Global Plastics Treaty. Join us as we explore the critical need to set global reduction targets for plastic production and how this can help fight plastic pollution, especially in Africa.

In this episode, host Niven Reddy sits down with Mafoko Phomane, Rico Euripidou, Azeeza Rangunwala, and Wassiana Trésor AVOMO ONDO for an insightful conversation on Adjusting the Lens on Plastic & Healthcare. Together, they debunk common myths and explore the real impact of plastic use in the medical field, shedding light on its environmental and health implications.