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Viewpoint: Be Excited About Extended Producer Responsibility, Even if It’s Not a Silver Bullet
The bottom line is that a money flow is needed to improve recycling rates, and extended producer responsibility contributes to that.
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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- circular economy, recycling, waste
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Togo Secures $100 Million From the World Bank to Boost Access to Drinking Water in Greater Lomé
The funds will help the West African nation bolster access to drinking water in Greater Lomé and improve sanitation services in the surrounding area.
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- WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- water
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How Can Smart Cities Benefit Emerging Countries?
Creating and upgrading smart cities is seen as a key route to maintaining the standard of living in a sprawling city.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation, WASH
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- Global
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Teijin Frontier Introduces Technology for Recycling Polyester
The innovative technology enables the efficient removal of polyurethane elastomer fibre from polyester fabrics, making it possible to recycle these materials into new products.
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- Technology, WASH
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- Global
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USAID Plans $45 Million Lagos Urban WASH Scheme
To ensure potable and safe water supply, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched an intervention programme in Lagos, which will promote operational reforms, infrastructure improvements and institutional capacity building.
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- WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- hygiene, sanitation, water
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Vice President Harris Announces Over $7 Billion in Private Sector and U.S. Government Commitments to Promote Climate Resilience, Adaptation, and Mitigation across Africa
These new investments and initiatives will generate significant economic benefits while addressing African nations’ pressing needs resulting from the climate crisis.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Transportation, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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World Bank Pledges $250 Million for Urban Drinking Water in Mozambique
The World Bank will support efforts to improve access to drinking water in Mozambique by financing a new project.
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- WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- water
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Press Release: World Bank Approves $145 Million to Improve Water and Sanitation in Blantyre City
The project aims to improve water supply and sanitation services and enhance the operational and financial efficiency of the Blantyre Water Board.
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- Global