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The World Bank’s Solid Waste Management Knowledge Silo Breaker is a community of practice created to share knowledge between practitioners of all affiliations. Through document sharing, discussions, and events, it aims to increase the awareness of solid waste issues and innovations across the globe.

The community’s objectives are: share experiences and resources to learn from solid waste management projects across the World Bank Group; further technical knowledge; strengthen projects by including environmental, social, urban, gender, sustainable financing, and climate perspectives and expertise when relevant; and learn about the latest innovations globally.

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Guide for the Management of Urban Solid Waste in Institutions (Spanish)

Country/ City

World
Topic

Solid Waste Management (SWM), Policy and Governance

Published On

December 23, 2019
Author(s)

MADES, UNDP, GEF

Abstract

Guide for the Management of Urban Solid Waste in Institutions (Spanish)

This report guides the actions within these, with the aim of incorporating the concept of management and the best practices related to waste management from the purchase of inputs to their final disposal. In addition, the guide establishes criteria and guidelines to implement actions that promote the recovery of waste, reducing the amount of waste that finally reaches final disposal sites.

Health, Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: An Initial Assessment (French and English)

Country/ City

World
Topic

Water Management, Solid Waste Management (SWM), Management, Recycling, Disposal

Published On

November 01, 2019
Author(s)

The World Bank, WHO, ILO, WaterAid

Abstract

Health, Safety and Dignity of Sanitation Workers: An Initial Assessment (French and English)

The global sanitation workforce bridges the gap between sanitation infrastructure and the provision of sanitation services. Sanitation workers provide an essential public service but often at the cost of their dignity, safety, health, and living conditions. They are some of the most vulnerable workers. They are far too often invisible, unquantified, and ostracized, and many of the challenges they face stem from this fundamental lack of acknowledgment.

Seychelles Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP): Plastic Leakage Results and Recommendations

Country/ City

Seychelles
Topic

Circular Economy, Management, Recycling, Disposal

Published On

June 30, 2019
Author(s)

The World Bank

Abstract

Seychelles Circularity Assessment Protocol (CAP): Plastic Leakage Results and Recommendations

The study comprised two activities, namely (i) Assessment of coastal waste management infrastructure in light of climate risks and (ii) Assessment of social aspects of plastics and solid waste management. While both assessments help to build capacity within the Government and relevant national stakeholders concerned with waste management, each assessment addresses specific issues:

EPR for Waste Management in Korea: From the Deposit Refund System to EPR

Country/ City

Republic of Korea
Topic

Management, Recycling, Disposal, Policy and Governance

Published On

June 01, 2019
Author(s)

Global Delivery Initiative, Jong Ho Hong

Abstract

EPR for Waste Management in Korea: From the Deposit Refund System to EPR

This study examines the expansion of the role of the producers of recyclable goods in the arena of Korean waste management between 1992 and 2010. In the late 1980s, increasing waste generation became a serious problem in Korean society. To initiate recycling activities, the producer-based Deposit Refund System (DRS) was introduced in 1992. The major feature of DRS was a combination of a deposit on sales of recyclable products with a refund upon proper recycling.

Croatia Solid Waste Sector Review. Technical Studies - Summaries

Country/ City

Croatia
Topic

Policy and Governance, Financing, Technology

Published On

May 14, 2019
Author(s)

The World Bank

Abstract

Croatia Solid Waste Sector Review. Technical Studies - Summaries

The activity developed a review of the solid waste sector in Croatia involving seven topical studies across two dimensions; Three studies covered cross-cutting bottlenecks in the areas of a) governance, b) financial aspects, and c) business opportunities, and four technical reports addressed implementation constraints for the most challenging investments as well as technical issues hindering national Waste Management Plan (WMP) implementation: a) Waste Management Centers (WMC) and sorting, b) packaging waste, c) separation at source, and d) brownfields.