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#Recycling plays a critical role in our journey towards #EcologicalTransformation, representing a key element in the circular economy paradigm. On this #WorldRecyclingDay, we would like to highlight one of our ongoing projects that aims to develop and implement a sustainable recycling plastic waste model in the Eastern Caribbean Islands. Seureca-Unite Caribbean joint venture’s collaboration with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, supported by the French Development Agency (AFD) under an EU grant, represents an important initiative aimed at confronting the challenges of marine litter and #wastemanagement in the context of small islands. 👉 This project focuses on creating a financially self-sustainable #plastic recycling model and demonstrating it in two selected islands. 🎯 Our collective efforts have achieved significant milestones: Dominica has started to export plastic bales for recycling, while Grenada is on the brink of inaugurating a multipurpose recycling facility, including a plastic shredder. 🗣️ In #Dominica, #Grenada and #SaintLucia, our project has also facilitated meaningful dialogues with the governments, key civil society groups and the private sector to identify sustainable financing mechanisms. These discussions have proven vital in building a resilient plastic waste management model that emphasises regional cooperation, financial sustainability, and the potential for replication in other OECS Member States. At Seureca, we are proud to lead this transformative project alongside the OECS Commission, AFD, local governments, and community partners. 💬 Discover in the comments section a documentary video on this project and a litter awareness campaign. Photo Credit: OECS @ Agence Française de Développement

At the end of Earth Month, we are reflecting on the past month of SWANA conferences, meetings, and events that advance SWANA’s goal of being a climate champion. The INC-4 showed that there is a great need for improved resource recovery and management, which our members do every day. SWANA provides members with the technical resources and information needed in their daily work to manage waste as a resource.  Amy Lestition Burke, Executive Director & CEO of SWANA, shared these thoughts during the SWANA side event at the INC-4: “As I have been attending events this week, I hear the statistic that the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped in the worlds’ oceans, rivers, and lakes every day. This fact is actually on the homepage of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Plastic Pollution website.  Why is it a garbage truck? Think about that. This statistic projects an image of garbage trucks and recycling trucks dumping plastic waste into the ocean. When in reality, recycling trucks are preventing plastic pollution. The waste and recycling industry is providing solutions.  We are hearing about ambitious goals to improve recycling systems and recycling rates, and that can’t happen without basic waste collection. We need to move beyond a take-make-waste model to a circular economy model and we can only do that through collaboration. Together we can change that image of a recycling truck dumping plastic into the ocean and change it to an image of the recycling truck being the link to make recycled products.” #EveryDayisEarthDay #EarthDay #EarthMonth #Earth #ClimateChampions #SWANA #SolidWaste #Recycling #PlasticPollution #Pollution

We're motivated by the belief that life is best lived on a clean planet. 💙 🌊  And we're always motivated when Rizal is on the case. More than 2 billion people dispose of their trash in nature because no one collects it. We’re changing that. Our CleanHubs connect people in coastal communities to waste collection. Preventing plastic from ever polluting our environment. Waste collection is door-to-door, or directly from beaches or rivers, creating safe and dignified jobs with fair pay and opportunities. To date, we have collected 9,529,204 kg of waste. And have connected more than 225,587 households to waste management. Join 300+ companies protecting our oceans by preventing plastic pollution, while improving lives. Take action today 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8_4Ag-R

At City to Sea, we’re always keen to extend our partnerships and collaborations as we know they are key to achieving our mission to preventing plastic pollution at source. So, we’re pleased to welcome Data Copy as another 1% for the Planet partner 🌍   Data Copy is an FSC® certified premium office paper with a fully recyclable, plastic-free box and ream wrapper. Here's what they had to say about choosing City to Sea:   “Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges facing us today and we know how important it is to tackle the problem upstream and turn off the tap. That’s why we’ve partnered with City to Sea, an environmental charity on a mission to prevent plastic pollution at source, pioneers of the Refill campaign and leaders in the transition from single-use to reuse. Together we can make a difference.”   Find out more about the 1% for the Planet initiative, what it means to be a partner and other organisations and businesses onboard here:

Today, we join the global community in celebrating World Earth Day under the theme "Planet vs Plastics." At Mr. Green Trading Africa Kenya Ltd., we are committed to making a positive impact on our planet by recycling plastic and promoting environmental sustainability. Plastic pollution is a significant challenge that our planet faces, affecting our oceans, wildlife, and overall ecosystem. By recycling plastic, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and oceans, helping to protect our environment for future generations. Recycling plastic not only helps to reduce pollution but also conserves natural resources and saves energy. By choosing to recycle, we can all play a part in making our planet greener and healthier. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable future by recycling your plastic and taking care of our planet. Together, we can make a difference! #WorldEarthDay #PlasticRecycling #RecycleWithMGA #Sustainability #MrGreenAfrica #PlanetVsPlastics

"One person's trash is another person's treasure." This saying takes on a whole new meaning when we see the staggering amount of waste in landfills, like the discarded plastic footwear and debris in this powerful image. It’s a vivid reminder of the urgent need for sustainable waste management solutions. The environmental impact is severe, with pollution threatening wildlife and ecosystems, while the human toll is evident in those scavenging for recyclables amidst the waste. 📌 Key Takeaways #EnvironmentalImpact: The accumulation of plastic waste not only pollutes our land but also poses significant threats to wildlife and ecosystems. #HumanEffort: The people scavenging through this waste remind us of the human toll and the socio-economic dimensions of waste management. #Sustainability: Now, more than ever, it is crucial for businesses and individuals to adopt sustainable practices: reduce, reuse, recycle, and innovate. 💡 Our Commitment TakaNiAjira Foundation: #Innovate: We are dedicated to designing and supporting initiatives that minimize waste and promote recyclability. #Educate: Spreading awareness about the impact of waste and the importance of sustainable practices is at the core of our mission. #Collaborate: We strive to work together with industries, governments, and communities to develop effective waste management systems. ISWA International Solid Waste Association WIEGO - Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) International Alliance of Waste Pickers Circular South Africa (CSA) Africa Circular Economy Research and Policy Network (ACERPiN) Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF) Plastic Pollution Coalition Alliance to End Plastic Waste Fair Circularity Initiative The Circulate Initiative Zoë Lenkiewicz Sonia Dias Nakuru county Waste pickers association Kabir (Qabeer) Arora (Jalandhari) Beatha Malauri, UNDP Tanzania TakaNiAjira Foundation Uganda Ntabazi Raymond James

🌊 Joining Forces to Combat Plastic Waste in Cape Coast! 🌍 I recently had the privilege of participating in the "#VisitCapeCoast" initiative, where I joined a team of passionate environmentalists to tackle the pressing issue of plastic pollution. 🤝♻️ Our mission was three-fold: 1️⃣ Educate: We engaged with local communities about the dangers of plastic waste. 2️⃣ Clean: We actively participated in cleaning up plastic debris from beaches and streets. 3️⃣ Spread Awareness: We're now amplifying this message to create a wider impact. 🚨 Did you know? Plastic waste is literally killing us and our planet: Marine life often mistakes plastic for food, leading to starvation and death. 🐠 Microplastics are entering our food chain, posing health risks to humans. 🍽️ Plastic production and disposal contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. 🏭 But there's hope! By joining hands, we can make a difference. Here's how you can help: ✅ Reduce single-use plastics ✅ Participate in local clean-up initiatives ✅ Spread awareness in your community Let's turn the tide on plastic pollution together! 🌊💙 #PlasticWaste #EnvironmentalAction #VisitCapeCoast #Sustainability #ClimateChange Recycle Up! Ghana, Clean Ocean Project Ghana,

Our ocean is drowning in plastic - here’s what we’re doing about it. ⬇ 2 billion people in coastal regions worldwide don't have access to proper waste management. In regions without waste collection, trash is either openly burned, dumped or piled onto poorly managed landfills, from where it eventually makes its way into nature. And so, CleanHub is implementing waste management systems where there are none, to stop plastic waste before it ever has the chance to reach our ocean. We believe plastic pollution is solved on land, not in the sea. 🌊 Want to join us on this mission? Speak to us about the simple steps you can take to make a big difference to our oceans ➡ https://lnkd.in/epgyAtuD. Together, let’s turn awareness into action and reshape the future of our planet.

The "Closing the Caribbean Plastic Tap" initiative, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has launched in five Caribbean nations to tackle plastic waste. Workshops in Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis have kicked off this important project. The Caribbean region contributes about 4% to global plastic production, with mismanaged waste making up 7% of the total. This initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and leakage through innovative, socially inclusive solutions. Saint Lucia’s Dr. Pauline Antoine-Prospere emphasized collaboration, while St. Kitts and Nevis' Dr. Joyelle Clarke highlighted the Federation's commitment to sustainability and plastic waste management. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards a cleaner, greener Caribbean. 🌍 📸 Photo by @JoaoSousa/IUCN Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRWPrNHB #CaribbeanConservation #PlasticFreeFuture #SustainableDevelopment #IUCN #AICS #PlasticPollution #CircularEconomy #EnvironmentalProtection

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗔 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮🌍 The circular economy is a model designed to minimize waste and maximize the lifespan of resources by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair, and recycling. It offers a powerful alternative to the "take, make, dispose" approach that dominates today's economy. For Africa, embracing these principles can be a catalyst for sustainable development, environmental protection, and job creation. We can learn from countries like the Netherlands, where cities like Rotterdam dismantle old buildings and reuse materials in new construction projects, reducing waste and conserving resources. In South Africa, PETCO’s plastic recycling initiative has created jobs while boosting the plastic recycling rate to over 60%. Rwanda’s bold step to ban plastic bags highlights how strong policies can dramatically reduce pollution. African youth are well-positioned to lead this shift by embracing green entrepreneurship, using technology to promote recycling, advocating for supportive policies, and educating their communities. The opportunities are vast, and the time to act is now. What can we do within our communities to drive this change? Let’s start the conversation and take steps toward a sustainable future. 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨✨