Machine learning has been used to turn a survey of local waste-management practices into a global inventory of plastic emissions. The data show that tackling plastic pollution will require reduced ...

Between 2003 and 2024, World Bank support has helped to significantly improve solid waste management in low- and middle-income countries. This has been achieved through holistic financing approaches ...

The waste and recycling industry is hazardous. With 3.5 of every 100 waste service workers developing work-related injuries or illnesses, prioritizing safety is not only important but paramount for ...