SMEP Resources
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
Comprehensive overview of the Pakistan Textile Waste Industry
Comprehensive overview of the Pakistan Textile Waste Industry This report, developed by Reverse Resources and their Consortium Partners through the SMEP-funded project Using data to revolutionise textile waste management and recycling, investigates the Textile Waste Industry in Pakistan. The textile industry is a cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, contributing significantly to
Textile waste segregation and traceability
Textile waste segregation and traceability The Upstream Circularity Podcast This podcast is Episode 1 in the Upstream Circularity podcast series posted by the Global Fashion Agenda. This three-part series unpacks The Upstream Circularity Playbook – exploring the technical innovations, systemic shifts, and real-world solutions shaping the future of textile recycling. This episode
A study of textile waste at Owino Market, Kampala
A study of textile waste at Owino Market, Kampala Towards a circular textile economy in Uganda WasteAid UK, the project lead for the Uganda Circular Textiles project, have commissioned this research report which investigates the flow of textile waste at Owino Market in Kampala, Uganda. Their project aims to address
Making policy work for Africa’s circular plastics economy
Making policy work for Africa’s circular plastics economy Developed under the SMEP-funded GIVO-Warwick project, lead by the University of Warwick, the below perspectives paper discusses how policy changes can drive circular plastics economy in African countries, with examples from Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia. The African continent faces unique challenges in
Understanding visible light and microbe-driven degradation mechanisms of polyurethane plastics
Understanding visible light and microbe-driven degradation mechanisms of polyurethane plastics Pathways, property changes, and product analysis Developed under the SMEP-funded GIVO-Warwick project, lead by the University of Warwick, the below study investigates the role of microorganisms in the degradation of plastics. The accumulation of polyurethane plastics (PU-PS) in the environment
