The Green Tannery Initiative Baseline Survey Report This report serves as a critical deliverable of Work Package 1 (WP1) for the Sustainable Management of Emerging Pollution (SMEP) project. Its primary aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the selected Ethiopian leather industry on key areas, including production and operational data, […]
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Getting started on leather due diligence A good practice guide for brands and retailers Over the past fifteen years, a growing body of voluntary standards and regulations has sought to strengthen expectations for businesses to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD). These include the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the
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A machine learning approach to wastewater treatment Gaussian process regression and Monte Carlo analysis Conducted under the SMEP-funded SAFECONOMY project, this study aimed to analyse the application of Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) modelling to improve the accuracy of degradation response predictions in wastewater treatment. Three crucial factors, i.e., catalyst (CFA–ZnF), oxidant (H2O2), and pollutant (MB)
Promoting dignity through transforming workplaces The Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution Learning Brief The ready-made garment (RMG) sector is a cornerstone of Bangladesh’s economy, employing approximately four million people, most of them women. Despite the industry’s economic importance, many female workers continue to face significant challenges in accessing adequate hygiene facilities, particularly those required for
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Effective management of end-of-life fishing gear Reducing fishing gear marine plastic litter in South Africa Catchgreen, in collaboration with FishSA, has conducted a legal review and survey of the South African commercial fishing industry to identified gaps in the management of end-of-life fishing gear (EOLFG) and measures to reduce sea-based sources of marine plastic litter
Mananasi Fibre’s Pineapple Leaf Waste Management Business Model An Interactive Tool This Interactive Excel Business Model compliments the Mananasi case study report. The report provides an overview of pilot activity that has been undertaken by Mananasi Fibre at the Del Monte Pineapple Estate in Thika, Kenya, commencing in July 2023. The Interactive Business Model has
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Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Fish Waste Management Inclusive Strategies and Recommendations Through SMEP-funding, the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) and Rio Fish Limited are piloting the use of fish offal and water hyacinth to generate biogas. The facility was selected as a viable option for installing the biodigester due to the adequate
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The Flipflopi Toolkit Recycling solutions for remote communities There is no one-size-fits-all solution for deeply rural contexts. Adaptable solutions are required to maintain commercial viability especially when the value of recycled plastic in relation to transport costs to market is unlikely to be sufficient to keep “business as usual” operations running sustainably in remote contexts. Cognisant of these
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