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Gardens can bring such joy. During a time when many are isolated and suffering economic challenges, finding ways to get outside and garden means we are lifting moods and improving mental health for ourselves and our communities. Link to full article

The results are promising for recycled polyethylene film. Link to full article

The Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act would direct the establishment of a waste reduction, recycling research program. Link to full article

The rain barrels are overflowing and all containers available are full. The plants are pleading now for sun and warmer weather. We never had the furnace on in the middle of June but this year it came on a couple times and we keep it at 18 C. Link to …

Indonesia has introduced new procedures for scrap exporters to register with the Indonesian Embassy and Consulates. Link to full article

The award recognizes Waste Management’s work to engage communities across Washington in recycling via its network of 11 company-run social media channels. Link to full article

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of plastic medical and protective equipment, such as single-use gloves, masks and aprons. Much of this equipment must be discarded after use to limit the spread of the virus. Link to full article

Southeast Asia is on a crash course to reversing any progress made on curtailing plastic waste. Mobilizing and empowering “green collar” workers is necessary now and to avoid future crises. Link to full article

Planting a tiny seed and watching it grow into food is one of life‘s small miracles. Link to full article

Without the informal economy, there would be no waste recycling in most Asian cities. In many Asian countries, waste management systems are under-developed, with the informal economy dominating the processes of waste collection, sorting and recycling. Link to full article