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circular-economy

Environment 2 years ago

'Urban mining' offers green solution to old solar panels

With an expected lifespan of around 30 years, the first wave of solar installations is now coming to the end of its usefulness, sparking a rush to recycle things that might otherwise end up in the landfill.

Academia 2 years ago

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Leveraging circular economy to tackle food loss and waste

The circular economy model applied to the agrifood sector can help address food loss and waste, but its success hinges on a collaborative effort involving all stakeholders, from the government to businesses and from farmers to consumers.

Academia 2 years ago

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Plastic (not) fantastic – Unwrapping Indonesia’s plastic waste crisis

The government needs to develop programs dedicated to educating, encouraging and supporting MSMEs to operate in a sustainable manner.

Tech 2 years ago

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Recycling start-up tackles industry headache of low-value plastics

Low-value plastic waste is more expensive to recycle than to produce, but one recycling start-up has found a way to process them and turn a profit.

Academia 2 years ago

Empowering ASEAN MSMEs to embrace circular economy

With the scarcity of resources available at their disposal, it becomes even more critical for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to embrace circularity in ensuring their survival.

Academia 2 years ago

Unlocking Bali’s plastic tourist trap

From the rise of convenience stores with shelves of plastic products to the replacement of the traditional banana leaf with the plastic bag, Bali has embraced a version of modernity synonymous with waste.

Front Row 3 years ago

UNDP and SDG Academy Indonesia complete Circular Economy Interchange with Nippon closures

On March 15, the Indonesian branch of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the SDG Academy Indonesia finished its run of a chain of circular economy (CE) dialogues

Academia 3 years ago

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Informal waste collectors, the unsung heroes of Indonesia’s waste management

Integrating informal waste collectors into the country's waste management industry will generate a host of societal, environmental and economic benefits, not least for waste pickers, who are generally left to fend for themselves without either social security or legal identification.