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Plastic substitution in developing countries: Sectoral opportunities and challenges

Plastic substitution in developing countries Sectoral opportunities and challenges Plastic pollution poses significant threats to environmental health, human well-being, and economic stability. Emerging research has detected microplastics in human blood and brain tissues, raising concerns about potential long-term health effects. Despite numerous international initiatives aimed at governing plastic use, critical issues persist, primarily due to

Plastics reduction and management: Regional policies and standards on biodegradation and compostability in East and West Africa

Plastics reduction and management Regional policies and standards on biodegradation and compostability in East and West Africa The issue of plastic pollution in East and West Africa is transboundary in nature, requiring a multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration at national, regional, and international levels. To effectively tackle this crisis, comprehensive policies and coordinated bans such

Solutions in Traditional Knowledge: How gravity water filters could help reduce single-use plastics in Sub-Saharan Africa – Technical Cooperation Outcome

Technical Cooperation Outcome Solutions in traditional knowledge How gravity water filters could help reduce single-use plastics in sub-Saharan Africa Universal access to safe and affordable drinking water continues to demand the attention of the United Nations and its member states under SDG 6. However, the construction of new water delivery infrastructure is failing to keep

Addressing potentials for Organic Waste in the Circular Economy

Our technical delivery partner, UNCTAD, will be hosting a side-event to the World Circular Economy Forum 2025! Opportunities for embedding the bio-economy into national circular economy plans 🗓 Date: 12 May 2025🕒 Time: 2:00 PM GMT -3⌛Duration: 3 hours📍 Venue: In person at Sala da Congregação, FEA-USP, São Paulo, Brazil, or join online. Registration Here Registration is mandatory

SMEP-funded Fresh Produce Impact Hub successfully launched its Policy Blueprint: Moving Ghana Beyond Plastics

On 10 April 2025 in Accra, Republic of Ghana, the SMEP-funded Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FreshPPact) successfully launched its latest report: Moving Ghana Beyond Plastics: A Policy Blueprint for a Thriving Plastic Substitutes and Alternatives Industry. The Policy Blueprint report is aimed at facilitating the transition to plastic alternatives and reducing plastic packaging. This report

Moving Ghana beyond plastics: A policy blueprint for a thriving Plastic Substitute and Alternatives Industry

Moving Ghana beyond plastics A policy blueprint for a thriving Plastic Substitute and Alternatives Industry The growing global awareness of the urgent need to address plastic pollution has driven countries across the world to reassess their reliance on single-use plastic products and seek sustainable alternatives. As a rapidly developing nation with ambitions to strengthen its

Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Human Health

This study used empirical evidence from
projects in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Kenya which are part of the SMEP programme plastic portfolio, to analyse the role of their plastic recycling and upcycling systems and estimate reductions in human health impacts.

Solutions in Traditional Knowledge: Gravity water filters

This study examines the challenge of improving water access to meet SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while also reducing dependence on plastic-based water delivery systems, such as those using polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) sachets by considering the traditional technology of ceramic gravity filters.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Programme