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Life Cycle Analysis of Mananasi Fibre Ltd’s pineapple leaf waste processing facility

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Life Cycle Analysis of Mananasi Fibre Ltd’s pineapple leaf waste processing facility The global pineapple market is growing almost exponentially and currently produces 28 million tons per annum, with an estimated market size of USD 28.79 billion in 2024, which is projected to reach USD 39.13 billion by 2029. In Kenya, pineapple farming is a […]

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Plastic Substitution: Current Initiatives and Potential Options for the Pacific

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Plastic pollution is perhaps one of the most significant environmental concerns across the Pacific region. This report developed by UNDP and UNCTAD provides an overview of current initiatives and potential plastic substitution options for the Pacific Region, including examples from SMEP-grantee GAIA Biomaterials and Catchgreen.

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Lost at Sea: Combating Abandoned, Lost, and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

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Plastic pollution has a severe impact on oceans and marine life. This report, produced by the World Bank’s PROBLUE Programme, summarises actions that can be taken to manage abandoned, lost and otherwise discarded fishing gear, and features the SMEP grantee, Catchgreen, as a case study for biodegradable fishing gear.

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Solutions in Traditional Knowledge: Gravity water filters

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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.

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Plastics Management and Recycling amid Global Governance Change

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Using a mixed method approach, this report examines the plastic portfolio intervention projects under the SMEP Programme, identifies lessons learned from the contextual and policy environment in which they operate as well as documents their business ecosystems, through which their social and environmental impact can be better understood.

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