Field Notes

Acoustic panels make some interesting sounds. Foose Materials are developed using unsold secondhand textiles sourced from Kantamanto Market. Waste is not wasted. Connect with us on instagram.com/wearefoose #asmr

The future starts in the classroom. Through Plastic Bank’s school program, students and teachers across the Philippines are building recycling habits that extend from classrooms to homes and communities. Schools also earn incentives from the plastic they collect, helping fund school programs, supplies, and other educational needs. Together, we’re raising the next generation of recycling champions.

The Pan African Vision for the Environment (PAVE) is a Lagos-based grassroots non-profit accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). […] The post PAVE: Rooting collaboration in local relationships through the MAMRN Project first appeared on GAIA.

Mariam has a 10-hour day. Today, she’ll collect the equivalent of 453 plastic bottles, helping keep plastic out of the environment while earning additional income to help provide for her four children. Across coastal communities, collectors like Mariam turn plastic collection into income opportunities and a future they can build on. 453 bottles. One day. Four children. One determined mother. Help

Makram begins collecting plastic before dawn, while his wife sorts the materials at home. Together, their work helps support their three children and keep their community cleaner. “Since joining Plastic Bank in 2020, the additional incentives have helped support my children’s education and cover unexpected expenses.” Learn how you can fund plastic collection and recycling heroes at: https://plasti

Our collection network pulls in up to 12 tonnes of plastic across the Lamu Archipelago. That's the part of our work that's easiest to picture, community members bringing plastic in for weighing, nets full of bottles, sacks of sorted plastic, our barge crossing the channel weighed down with up to 3 tonnes of plastic at a time.But collecting plastic is only the beginning of the work. Plastic isn't o

By Cyrus Malama, 2026 Africa Zero Waste Academy Participant When I boarded my flight on July 26, 2026, I was more than just a Junior Councillor; I was a young […] The post A Zambian Youth’s Journey to the Africa Zero Waste Academy 2026 first appeared on GAIA.

Open Letter to the Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution A Spanish language version can be found below. Your excellency, Amb. Julio Cordano, The release of the […] The post GAIA Response to the Aid to Negotiations first appeared on GAIA.

Zjili means Heavy. A young mother, a tormented landlady and an ambitious teenage girl find their destinies intertwined by harsh realities, drawing strength from an unlikely sisterhood to spark a revolution. World Premiere at @TIFF September 2026 Directed by Christine Boateng and Hajara Musah Chambas, the film is dedicated to Aisha Adam, a 28 year-old mother who died under a heavy load during the t

Jakarta, 3 September 2026 – Waste4Change memberikan 43 apresiasi kepada 42 mitra dan instansi melalui Award4Change 2026 atas kontribusi mereka dalam mendorong pengelolaan sampah yang lebih bertanggung jawab sepanjang 2025. Apresiasi tersebut diserahkan dalam sesi khusus pada rangkaian Indonesia Green Building Festival 2026 di Jakarta. Award4Change merupakan program apresiasi Waste4Change bagi mitr

El monitoreo del plomo en niñas y niños y la evaluación de la calidad del agua y el suelo forman parte de las acciones que se vienen desarrollando en los territorios priorizados como parte del proyecto “Fortaleciendo los sistemas de salud para reducir la exposición al plomo”. En distintas regiones…

Das Demontage- und Recyclingzentrum (DRZ) in Wien sucht eine Elektrofachkraft zur Mitarbeit in einem zukunftsweisenden Pilotprojekt für die Wiederverwendung von Elektroaltgeräten. Im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen EAK-Projekts von DRZ und Re-Use Austria wird ein Zentrum für die Prüfung, Qualitätssicherung und Wiederverwendung von Elektro- und Elektronikaltgeräten aufgebaut. Beitrag DRZ sucht Elektrofach

Zjili means Heavy. A young mother, a tormented landlady and an ambitious teenage girl find their destinies intertwined by harsh realities, drawing strength from an unlikely sisterhood to spark a revolution. World Premiere at @TIFF September 2026 Directed by Christine Boateng and Hajara Musah Chambas, the film is dedicated to Aisha Adam, a 28 year-old mother who died under a heavy load during the t

What does it take to move towards Compassionate Gold? As part of the Compassionate Gold Project: Benguet and Mountain Province, BAN Toxics is…

All sorts of people walk through our doors – working families, students, pensioners, those looking for help for the very first time because their dollar couldn't stretch any further. "Everyone there was very supportive. It's not just food - you feel really dignified going to the OzHarvest restaurant." — Matthew*, OzHarvest food recipient and Refettorio guest That support only happens because of ou

Waste4Change resmi masuk dalam daftar bergengsi Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2026. Terpilih sebagai satu-satunya perusahaan asal Indonesia dalam kategori Energy & Green Tech, pengakuan internasional ini menegaskan pertumbuhan dan potensi sektor pengelolaan sampah berkelanjutan Indonesia di tingkat Asia Pasifik. Daftar tahunan ini menampilkan 100 perusahaan skala kecil dan startup di kawasan Asia Pasif

On August 25, 2026, BAN Toxics’ Policy Development and Research Team and volunteers conducted a waste audit of materials collected from the Meycauayan…

As part of the “Strengthening Health Systems to Reduce Lead Exposure” project, supervision and technical assistance activities are being carried out at prioritized health facilities in Tacna to strengthen epidemiological surveillance and comprehensive care for children under five. Strengthening surveillance and the response capacity of health services is key to…

PRESS RELEASE| 1 September 2026 Environmental Justice Organization BAN Toxics joined the public launching of Network Opposed To Pax Silica (NO to Pax…

Pertumbuhan ekonomi dan aktivitas industri dapat membawa perubahan besar bagi sebuah wilayah. Namun, di balik pertumbuhan tersebut, ada tantangan lingkungan yang perlu dikelola bersama, salah satunya adalah meningkatnya timbulan sampah. Hal ini terjadi di Kabupaten Morowali, Sulawesi Tengah. Pertumbuhan sektor pertambangan dalam satu dekade terakhir mendorong peningkatan jumlah penduduk, termasuk

En talleres automotrices y centros de reciclaje del sur de Nariño, una iniciativa liderada por la Cámara de Comercio de Pasto, con apoyo del Opportunity Fund de Pure Earth, busca generar evidencia sobre posibles fuentes de exposición al plomo y convertir ese conocimiento en acciones prácticas de prevención. En un…

Am 20. und 21. Oktober 2026 wird Zagreb zum europäischen Treffpunkt für soziale Kreislaufwirtschaft: Die europäische Dachorganisation RREUSE, dessen Präsident Matthias Neitsch ist, lädt zur internationalen Konferenz „Ready to Act: Shaping the Next Social and Circular Europe“ ein. Gastgeber der Veranstaltung ist die kroatische Sozialgenossenschaft Humana Nova, die als Vorzeigeprojekt für die Verbin

Mit dem zweiten Fortschrittsbericht zur österreichischen Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie zieht die Bundesregierung eine positive Zwischenbilanz. Der Bericht zeigt, dass Österreich bei wichtigen Kennzahlen Fortschritte erzielt: Der Ressourcenverbrauch ist rückläufig, die Ressourcenproduktivität steigt und auch die Zirkularitätsrate entwickelt sich in die gewünschte Richtung. Damit werden erste Erfolg

YPSA, with the support of The Asia Foundation and in collaboration with Daily Purbokone, organized a roundtable discussion on migration governance and accountability on 30 July 2026 at the Daily Purbokone office, Chattogram. The roundtable brought together relevant experts, government representatives, civil society organizations, media representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss key issues

Our round-up of the month’s most important stories. Forever chemicals now banned from EU food packaging The landmark ruling is an important step in protecting public health and the environment from these harmful and unnecessary chemicals; further measures being introduced include bans on certain single-use items and support for reuse and refill. One year

In August 2025, negotiators gathered in Geneva for INC-5.2, the session meant to deliver the world’s first legally binding treaty on plastic pollution. After 10 tense days of talks, more than 80 countries rejected the Chair’s final proposed draft as “unacceptable”: it set no limits on plastic production and barely addressed the chemicals of concern

A total of 4,003.2 kg of e-waste was successfully collected during the inaugural Green Schools Challenge: E-Waste to E-Win Recycling Competition 2026, organised by Baiduri Bank. The initiative was introduced to raise awareness among students and the wider school community about the importance of responsible e-waste disposal and recycling. Through the competition, students were encouraged to take a

The difference between best before and used by? Minced garlic using salt? Claudia shares the 5 things she’s learnt since working at Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. #bestbefore #bestbeforevsusedby #usedby #foodwaste #fightfoodwaste #foodhack

Only 5% of EU ships' tonnage was dismantled in Europe despite the capacity to recycle much more. Vast majority of end-of-life ships are sent for beaching in... Read More