Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World

Informal organizations around the world are making a positive impact on the environment and communities by turning waste into a resource, increasing social capacity, and reducing pollution. Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World provides stories, advice, and information from experts to encourage others to take a community approach to ending plastic waste.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2023
Publisher: CABI Publishing

Many informal organizations around the world are making a significant positive impact on the environment and their communities by transforming waste into a valuable resource, enhancing the social capacity of their communities, and significantly reducing pollution levels in their surroundings. Ending Plastic Waste: Community Actions Around the World presents a comprehensive collection of stories, expert advice, and information from experts in waste management, plastic pollution, and environmental finance. This book offers a broad perspective on how 19 programs from 14 different countries are actively protecting our planet. By sharing these inspiring journeys, the authors aim to inspire others to adopt a community-driven approach to addressing plastic waste. This resource is particularly valuable for decision-makers working in environmental and marine fields, industry stakeholders, and citizen science groups. It provides guidance on successfully implementing new programs, identifying the necessary resources, and learning from the experiences of the individuals behind these successful initiatives in overcoming barriers. By embracing community-based solutions, we can collectively contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future for our planet.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 170 x 246 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800623613