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A Nigerian food company is turning plastic waste into income for everyday citizens while targeting 750 tonnes of recycling annually. The "Waste-Is-Naira" program pays people to collect and deliver plastic trash to collection hubs.
Ten waste collectors in Chandigarh just got official recognition and safety gear as the city formalizes door-to-door recycling. The move brings dignity and structure to essential workers keeping India's cleanest city spotless.
A Ghanaian municipality is celebrating a private waste management company's success in keeping streets clean and communities healthy. Local officials highlighted major progress while identifying opportunities for even better service.
Over 50 Union Bank volunteers joined students and conservationists to clear 200 kilograms of trash from a Lagos beach in a powerful display of community action. The cleanup tackles Nigeria's massive plastic waste problem, where 88% of 2.5 million tonnes generated annually never gets recycled.
After witnessing a landfill collapse kill four people, engineering student Praveen Nayak dropped out to launch waste-collecting e-rickshaw ambulances across Delhi. His venture now runs 18 clinics, diverts tons of trash from landfills, and generates Rs 1.5 crore in annual revenue.
Chennai is solving its garbage crisis by letting major waste operators collect directly from large buildings, ending illegal dumping in public spaces. Over 3,000 neighborhoods will benefit from cleaner streets and better waste management.
Once harassed and overlooked, Ghana's informal waste collectors just swore in new leadership after transforming themselves into the country's most important sanitation force. They now collect three-quarters of all waste in Greater Accra.
A residential neighborhood in Delhi has kept more than 1 million kilograms of trash out of overflowing landfills over eight years by managing waste entirely within the community. The zero-waste model is now being considered for replication across the city.
Liberia's capital is getting a major sanitation makeover with new regulations and a community-powered waste collection system launching in 2026. The city is partnering with local enterprises to transform how 1.5 million residents handle trash and protect their environment.
Three designers in Delhi have transformed 500 kg of pharmaceutical waste into beautiful fabric for eco-friendly furniture. Their collection proves that tomorrow's design can be built from yesterday's trash.
Delhi just rolled out 135 electric sanitation vehicles to make waste collection cleaner and more efficient across four city zones. The new fleet will save fuel costs while reducing pollution in one of the world's most populated cities. ---
Japan's FamilyMart convenience stores are installing collection boxes for used clothing and household items, turning everyday errands into opportunities to reduce waste. The initiative targets the 560,000 tonnes of clothes thrown away in Japan annually.
Lagos is tackling its waste challenges head-on with an ambitious plan to add 3,000 collection trucks over three years and modernize Africa's busiest landfill. The city of 15 million people is transforming how it handles 10,000 metric tonnes of daily trash.
Ghana's President has ordered six unused waste transfer stations to open immediately, making trash collection far more efficient for Greater Accra after devastating floods. The nine-year-old facilities will cut travel distances and speed up cleanup efforts across the region.
A women-led company in India is proving waste management can be profitable while keeping 40,000 tonnes of trash out of landfills each year. Saahas Zero Waste is showing small businesses how to turn the country's 62 million tonne waste problem into opportunity.
An Aboriginal artist in Australia is transforming fish skins destined for landfills into stunning leather garments, saving up to 30 kilograms of waste daily. Her collection honors First Nations traditions while pioneering sustainable fashion.
Nestlé Malaysia just achieved plastic neutrality by collecting over 15,000 metric tons of waste while expanding door-to-door recycling to 30,000 households. The company's efforts show how businesses can tackle climate goals while building real solutions communities can use.
The Philippines is moving beyond collecting plastic waste to preventing it from being created in the first place. Companies are now investing in reuse systems, better packaging design, and recycled materials as part of the country's groundbreaking Extended Producer Responsibility law.
After a 50-guest first birthday celebration, all the waste fit into a single bowl. Smara's parents in Bengaluru proved that milestone celebrations don't have to leave a trail of trash behind.
A singing nurse mascot is touring Philippine hospitals to slash plastic waste after audits revealed 78% of medical waste is plastic. The campaign promotes reusable equipment and proper waste sorting to protect public health.
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