Winnie Lau Keywords circular economy ocean environment Urban Development Read more about Winnie Lau Winnie Lau has 15 years of experience integrating science, international policy, resource management, and development to conserve the oceans and people. She has a master’s degree and a PhD in Oceanography from the University of Washington.
Seatizen and Small Business Action on Reducing Plastic Polution Read more about Seatizen and Small Business Action on Reducing Plastic Polution This presentation discussed case studies about waste collection, sorting, and recycling.
Introduction to Circular Economy Read more about Introduction to Circular Economy The first session of the Circular Economy (CE) Sprint Series, Closing the Circle: Reducing Plastic Pollution and Promoting Green Businesses, introduced the circular plastics economy and the benefits of transitioning to a CE. It also discussed the causes and impacts of marine plastic pollution.
Dave Albao Keywords circular economy economics macroeconomics Read more about Dave Albao Dave is currently leading the implementation of projects focused on reducing ocean plastic funded by USAID, GIZ, and the EU. Activities include advocating for zero-waste and circular enterprises, including micro businesses that are innovating to reduce single-use plastic waste from their operations.
VIDEO: Economic Instruments and Incentives for Promoting Integrated Solid Waste Management and Achieving a Circular Economy in Asia Read more about VIDEO: Economic Instruments and Incentives for Promoting Integrated Solid Waste Management and Achieving a Circular Economy in Asia This webinar reviewed trends and opportunities for using economic and market-based instruments (MBIs) for waste management, discussed regional and global experiences on implementing MBIs to manage resource use and minimize waste, and examined challenges and opportunities to scale up MBIs in the region and through ADB operations.
Marianne Bigum Keywords plastics circular economy Read more about Marianne Bigum Dr. Marianne Bigum Team is a plastic and circular economy consultant at ADB. Marianne Bigum previously worked at the Circular economy and waste department at the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, where she among other things worked with plastic waste management, policies and strategies. Marianne conducted research in Life cycle assessments of waste management at the Technical University, with a specific focus on environmental assessments of WEEE, with a focus on resource evaluation metal recovery.
ADB Waste Management Projects in Greater Malé (Maldives) Read more about ADB Waste Management Projects in Greater Malé (Maldives) Overview of ADB-supported waste management projects in the Maldives
Infrastructure for Solid Waste Management: ADB Urban Sector SWM Project – A snapshot Read more about Infrastructure for Solid Waste Management: ADB Urban Sector SWM Project – A snapshot This presentation provides a snapshot of ADB's urban sector solid waste management projects, including opportunities to scale up application of market-based instruments.
WWF's EPR Project Read more about WWF's EPR Project This presentation covers progress and development of extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs in Southeast Asian countries and the World Wide Fund for Nature's support for EPR implementation in the region.