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Technological innovation in solid waste management: The digital revolution is transforming the way we see and handle our waste

October 17, 2022 Por Autor Invitado 1 Comment

Source of Innovation: The future of solid waste management is digital

*By: Paula Guerra Can you picture yourself reporting the amount and type of waste found in public spaces, so that cleanup efforts can be undertaken with citizen participation through a mobile application? This concept, which may seem futuristic, already exists in cities where digital technology revolutionized the way we see and manage solid waste. Yet, this innovation is … [Read more...] about Technological innovation in solid waste management: The digital revolution is transforming the way we see and handle our waste

The Plastics Pandemic

April 16, 2021 Por German Sturzenegger Leave a Comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in the consumption of single-use plastics, highlighting the need for better reuse and recycling policies for those materials. By: Giulia Carcasci, Marcela Zambrano y Germán Sturzenegger* In recent years, we have all read or heard about how plastic waste has reached every corner of the planet: oceans, glaciers, inside fish, and … [Read more...] about The Plastics Pandemic

Sustainable plastic management: ten reasons for adopting a regional strategy

August 13, 2020 Por German Sturzenegger Leave a Comment

The benefits of regulatory convergence within the Pacific Alliance can pave the way for a sustainable plastic management strategy. By: Jonathan Cocker, Maria Vizeu Pinheiro, Denisa Mertiri and German Sturzenegger* Plastic pollution, including through single-use plastics (SUPs), continues to plague natural environments around the world, including in Latin America and the … [Read more...] about Sustainable plastic management: ten reasons for adopting a regional strategy

World Toilet Day 2017: Where does our poo go? Looking at wastewater through the lens of the Circular Sanitation Economy

November 17, 2017 Por Autor Invitado Leave a Comment

November is a special month in the world of Toilets. Each November global stakeholders come together to shine a spotlight on a very important grand challenge - addressing the global sanitation crisis. If there’s one thing that unites humanity, it’s the call of nature. But depending on where we live, it’s not always possible to dispose of our bodily waste safely and … [Read more...] about World Toilet Day 2017: Where does our poo go? Looking at wastewater through the lens of the Circular Sanitation Economy

Garbage: As easy as child’s play?

June 22, 2016 Por Paola Méndez Leave a Comment

This year, my family and I decided to spend the holidays in the Caribbean: we spent our days under the sun walking on fine white sand enjoying the weather and delicious food. Everything was just like a postcard, except for one detail – trash on beaches. Although waste management may seem easy like child’s play, it is actually quite complicated! We are used to watching … [Read more...] about Garbage: As easy as child’s play?

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