Addressing the challenge of Plastic Pollution with Circular Economy practices
Our approach
UNIDO supports its member state governments to address challenges of plastic pollution through promoting the adoption of circular economy and resource efficiency practices, business models and technologies.
Our news and stories
Our work
The project aims to reduce plastic waste in South Africa by promoting sustainable alternatives and increasing plastic recycling.
Promoting sustainable plastic value chains through circular economy practices
The project will demonstrate the benefit of adopting circular economy practices and resource efficient production on plastic value chains, while contributing to reducing plastic waste leaking to the environment.
The project identifies sustainable alternatives to plastics, packaging and recycling technologies in Africa.
Our publications
2023
| UNIDO
Addressing the Challenges of Plastic Pollution, including in the Marine Environment, Using Circular Economy Methods
2022
| UNIDO
Partnering for Africa's Challenge on Plastic Pollution
2022
| UNIDO
Study on Plastic Value Chain in Nigeria
2021
| UNIDO
Reducing Plastic Leakage into the Environment in Africa: Sustainable alternative materials, innovative packaging and recycling
2021
| UNIDO
Study on Plastic Value Chain in Kenya
2021
| UNIDO
Study on Plastic Value Chain in Egypt