Good Practices

Resource Deck: SEA Circular – Solving Plastic Pollution at Source in South-East Asia

Added on: September 2023 Published on: 2023

Country: Global Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity, Marine Litter Monitoring, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Human Rights & Gender Equality, Informal Sector, Plastic Waste Assessment

This resource deck contains a range of knowledge products and solutions for addressing plastic pollution in South-East Asia that have been generated as part of the SEA circular project – Reducing Marine Litter by Addressing the Management of the Plastic Value Chain in South-East Asia. It contains 18 research and assessment reports; 23 inspiring case studies; 21 practical tools and manuals; 6 project country profiles; and 14 videos.

read / download

Identifying Plastic Waste Leakage Hotspots and Flows in South-East Asia

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA) partnered with UN-Habitat under the SEA circular project to apply the Waste Wise CitiesTool (WaCT) and Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) in South-East Asia. WaCT guides cities and local governments through the steps to assess the environmental performance of a Municipal Solid Waste Management system, food waste generation and resource…

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Chonburi, Thailand

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

In the rapidly urbanizing world, the crisis in waste management and plastic pollution is a reflection of current unsustainable lifestyles. The availability of fact-based data on municipal solid waste can guide evidence-based planning and lead to increasingly effective and efficient solid waste collection systems, enhanced local resource recovery and controlled waste disposal, thereby improving the quality of life for urban residents.

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Tam Kỳ, Vietnam

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Vietnam Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

In the rapidly urbanizing world, the crisis in waste management and plastic pollution is a reflection of current unsustainable lifestyles. The availability of fact-based data on municipal solid waste can guide evidence-based planning and lead to increasingly effective and efficient solid waste collection systems, enhanced local resource recovery and controlled waste disposal, thereby improving the quality of life for urban residents.

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Seremban, Malaysia

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Malaysia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

In the rapidly urbanizing world, the crisis in waste management and plastic pollution is a reflection of current unsustainable lifestyles. The availability of fact-based data on municipal solid waste can guide evidence-based planning and lead to increasingly effective and efficient solid waste collection systems, enhanced local resource recovery and controlled waste disposal, thereby improving the quality of life for urban residents.

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Hội An, Vietnam

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Vietnam Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

In the rapidly urbanizing world, the crisis in waste management and plastic pollution is a reflection of current unsustainable lifestyles. The availability of fact-based data on municipal solid waste can guide evidence-based planning and lead to increasingly effective and efficient solid waste collection systems, enhanced local resource recovery and controlled waste disposal, thereby improving the quality of life for urban residents...

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Cambodia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

Sihanoukville has grown rapidly along with the developments of Sea Ports, Special Economic Zone, Tourism, International Airport and Coal Power Plants while the city has also faced environmental issues such as improper municipal solid waste management.

read / download

Waste Wise Cities Tool in Kep, Cambodia

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2021

Country: Cambodia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Waste Assessment

Kep city has the great potential for eco-tourism while the inadequate solid waste management is part of the underlying vulnerability to environmental hazards such as flooding and the damage of the terrestrial and marine ecosystems.

read / download

Assessing the Contribution of Plastic Credit Schemes to Reducing Plastics Pollution and Improving Recycling: Working Paper – Executive Summary

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Global Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This report seeks to provide a picture of the current plastic credits mechanism as well as recommendations for it to be an effective tool in supporting plastic circularity – by increasing the amount of plastic waste that is recycled and reducing the amount that enters the waste stream. Plastic credits are financial-institutional instruments that incentivise recovery or dis-incentivise pollution and pay for offsetting its impacts.

read / download

Assessing the Contribution of Plastic Credit Schemes to Reducing Plastics Pollution and Improving Recycling: Working Paper

Added on: May 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Global Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This report is aimed at compiling existing knowledge about plastic credits in order to support the path towards a harmonised standard for plastic credits, flag up potential problems, learn from comparable credits markets and explore how a plastic credits system may be established in order to fulfil its core objectives. It takes a holistic view of the most important stakeholders involved in the value chain and analyses which players could benefit from a harmonised system.

read / download

A Qualitative Study on Risks and Opportunities of Plastic Credit Financing Instruments Being Introduced into the Informal Waste Management Sector – Executive Summary Document. Working Paper

Added on: March 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Informal Sector

This study aims to bridge existing research gaps and bring to light a better understanding of the potential risks and opportunities associated with the introduction of plastic credits to the informal waste management sector in South-East Asia. The study’s regional focus is constituted namely by Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

read / download

A Qualitative Study on Risks and Opportunities of Plastic Credit Financing Instruments Being Introduced into the Informal Waste Management Sector – Working Paper

Added on: March 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Informal Sector

This study aims to bridge existing research gaps and bring to light a better understanding of the potential risks and opportunities associated with the introduction of plastic credits to the informal waste management sector in South-East Asia. The study’s regional focus is constituted namely by Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

read / download

Teaching fisherman how to fish: Reviving an industry and dealing with plastic

Added on: December 2021 Published on: 2021

Country: Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction...

read / download

Case study: Iloilo City, Circular solutions for plastic pollution: City-university collaboration for plastic-free cities

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

Mismanaged plastic waste continues to pose a challenge in developing countries such as the Philippines. The mismanagement of plastic waste is also the result of the limited recycling infrastructure available to support higher levels of plastic waste in the country. In terms of policy and governance, the country has a solid waste management...

read / download

Case study: Plastic bank, Circular solutions for plastic pollution Sustainable and ethical collection infrastructure for plastic waste

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Global, Regional Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. Only about nine per cent of this plastic waste being produced globally ends up being...

read / download

Case study: Envirotech, Circular solutions for plastic pollution Fostering collaboration for upcycling and circularity in the Philippines

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. The Philippines is the third largest contributor of plastic pollution, with an estimated 0.75...

read / download

Case study: Trash Lucky, Circular solutions for plastic pollution An incentive model for behaviour change in managing plastic waste

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. One of the countries challenged by marine plastic litter is Thailand – the sixth biggest contributor of marine plastic litter worldwide. Thailand is challenged by its low rate of...

read / download

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, Toolkits for the Philippines, Toolkit 4: The EPR System, Civil Society, and General Public

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

This toolkit aims to communicate the EPR law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). WWF developed four toolkits, each catering to a specific stakeholder—i.e., policymakers, businesses, civil society organizations, and waste management...

read / download

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, Toolkits for the Philippines, Toolkit 3: The EPR System and Waste Management Sector

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

This toolkit aims to communicate the EPR law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). WWF developed four toolkits, each catering to a specific stakeholder - i.e. policymakers, businesses, civil society organizations, and waste management operators. Among the toolkits that were developed, this EPR...

read / download

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, Toolkits for the Philippines, Toolkit 2: The EPR System and Business Sector

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

This toolkit aims to communicate the EPR law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). WWF developed four toolkits, each catering to a specific stakeholder—i.e., policymakers, businesses, civil society organizations, and waste management operators. Among the toolkits that were developed, EPR Toolkit 2 aims...

read / download

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, Toolkits for the Philippines, Toolkit 1: The EPR System and Policy Landscape

Added on: February 2023 Published on: 2022

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

This toolkit aims to communicate the EPR law and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). WWF developed four toolkits, each catering to a specific stakeholder—i.e., policymakers, businesses, civil society organizations, and waste management operators. Among the toolkits that were developed, EPR Toolkit...

read / download

Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Community-Based Plastic Credit Solution – A Holistic Attempt to Make Coastlines Plastic-free

Added on: October 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Cambodia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

Plastic waste contributes to 80 per cent of the litter found on Cambodia’s beaches and is significantly impacting marine ecosystems and local communities, which do not have a lasting solution to deal with the daily reality of increasing plastic waste. To address this, TONTOTON – a programme aimed at...

read / download

Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Drinking Water System with Zero Plastic Packaging

Added on: October 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Indonesia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. PT PIPA aims to tackle the dual challenge of plastic and water...

read / download

Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Technology-Enabled Reusable Packaging

Added on: October 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Malaysia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

Of the 8 million tons of plastics that enter the oceans every year, 600,000 tons are estimated to come from Indonesia. Dubbed a “sachet economy” alongside its neighbours such as the Philippines, and with similar topography and socioeconomic conditions, the country’s oceans are saturated with these...

read / download

Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: Turning Plastic Trash into Treasure

Added on: October 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. The Plaf collects and recycles plastic waste and turns it into...

read / download

Circular Solutions for Plastic Pollution: A Micro-business-driven Solution for Zero-waste Communities

Added on: September 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

A large share of the Philippines’ fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) are accessed through sari-sari stores.4 There are an estimated 800,000 of these micro-businesses conveniently located in communities across the country. The sale of goods in tingi, or small portions, and the flexibility of store owners...

read / download

Ecosystem Business Model For Small Communities And A Renewed Sense Of Value Inherent In Plastic

Added on: October 2020 Published on: 2021

Country: Regional Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy approaches...

read / download

Experiences In Plastic Offsetting

Added on: October 2020 Published on:

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy...

read / download

Influencing The Value Chains To Reduce Plastic Use

Added on: October 2020 Published on: 2022

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy...

read / download

Local Strategies To Effective Plastic Waste Management Models

Added on: October 2020 Published on: 2022

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy...

read / download

Enabling Hotels To Sustainability Through Voluntary Collective Action

Added on: October 2020 Published on: 2021

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy...

read / download

Recycling The Unrecyclable

Added on: May 2021 Published on: 2021

Country: Regional Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way the plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction...

read / download

Sustainable Funding Mechanisms That Empower Communities And Clean The Oceans

Added on: December 2021 Published on: 2021

Country: Singapore Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This good practice case study is part of a series of knowledge products developed by the SEA circular project to showcase exemplary market-based solutions that bring about transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value chain. This series captures circular economy...

read / download

Education to empower – Citizen science and education to empower communities for safer and cleaner environments

Added on: December 2021 Published on: 2021

Country: Australia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction...

read / download

Giving Old Clothes New Life – Empowering inclusivity and reusing plastic

Added on: December 2021 Published on: 2021

Country: Philippines Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction and recycling...

read / download

Nature-based food packaging – Alternative to plastic packaging

Added on: January 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Thailand Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction and recycling, are used...

read / download

Food Delivery – Promoting sustainability throughout the food delivery value chain

Added on: January 2022 Published on: 2021

Country: Indonesia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity

This case study demonstrates market-based solutions towards “less plastic wasted”, exemplary solutions for transformational changes in the way plastic is managed in the value supply chain. Circular Economy approaches, including business incentives for plastic reduction and recycling...

read / download

3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Initiatives: Solving Plastic Solution at Source in Petaling Jaya

Added on: August 2021 Published on: 2022

Country: Malaysia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity, Marine Litter Monitoring

This case study focuses largely on recycling and the role that the government (Petaling Jaya City Council or MBPJ) as well as the private sector (Nestlé Malaysia and its partners) play to formalize the recycling collection and increase the recycling rate in urban areas. Some of the obvious barriers identified...
read / download

Waste Segregation at Source: Solving Plastic Pollution in Penang

Added on: August 2021 Published on: 2022

Country: Malaysia Language: English

Theme: Plastic Circularity, Marine Litter Monitoring

With a Planting Green Community (PGC) Model to improve circular economy practices in a suburban neighbourhood and a semi-rural village in Penang, this case study reveals how the ‘carrot and stick’ approach by the state government is necessary to change consumption behaviour, why the importance of market enablers...
read / download