SMEP Resources
Promoting dignity through transforming workplaces
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
Effective management of end-of-life fishing gear: Reducing fishing gear marine plastic litter in South Africa
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
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion: Spotlight on Mananasi Fibre
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Spotlight on Mananasi Fibre SMEP funded projects operate in sectors characterised by socioeconomic inequalities, informal and unregulated value chains, and male dominance, yet they are also well-positioned to initiate new inclusive approaches. To mitigate discriminatory practices that perpetuate inequalities, SMEP projects are committed to identifying
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
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
Decarbonising the textiles sector in Bangladesh
Decarbonising the Textile Sector in Bangladesh Insight’s from a Textiles Wastewater Management project at Fakir Knitwears The SMEP Textiles Wastewater Management project, co-led by Primark and Panta Rei Water Solutions in collaboration with the Fakir Group, Grundfos, WaterAid and H&M at the Fakir Knitwear Plant, in Dhaka, demonstrates how integrating