The Waste Flow Diagram (WFD) online portal is excited to announce the release of the new Measures Catalogue. This comprehensive guide is aimed at enhancing solid waste management (SWM) practices and reducing plastic waste leakage across all stages of the waste management value chain.
The Measures Catalogue provides practical solutions and best practices to minimize plastic leakage from various points within the SWM system, including uncollected waste, collection services, informal value-chain collections, sorting and recovery, transportation, and disposal facilities. It builds on the WFD’s framework to address plastic waste management challenges by offering targeted interventions and actionable measures.
Key features of the Measures Catalogue
The catalogue addresses multiple leakage influencers and their corresponding potentials, providing a detailed breakdown of actions to improve each stage of the SWM chain. This includes strategies for reducing waste generation, improving service coverage, ensuring that plastic waste is processed at controlled facilities, and enhancing transport and disposal practices.
To aid users in identifying the severity of plastic waste leakage, the Measures Catalogue introduces the “Emission Bands,” as defined in the WFD Compendium, which categorizes the extent of unmanaged plastic waste leaking into the environment, measured in kg/capita/day. This classification system allows cities to pinpoint high-risk areas and prioritize them for interventions.
It offers a collection of best practices and actionable solutions for the different stages within the waste chain, from handling uncollected waste, minimizing leakage during formal and informal collection, improving sorting and recovery activities, improving waste containment and transport, and controlling waste at disposal facilities. Each measure is accompanied by practical steps and considerations for implementation, ensuring users can readily adopt them in their local contexts.
The catalogue is designed to be user-friendly and interactive, allowing users to navigate through different sections based on specific needs or challenges. Whether you are a waste management professional, city planner, or policy maker, this tool will help you develop effective strategies tailored to your community’s unique waste management dynamics.
The introduction of the Measures Catalogue is a significant step forward in our collective efforts to reduce plastic waste and enhance waste management systems globally. By utilizing the WFD and the detailed guidance provided, users can make informed decisions and implement effective measures to curb plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management practices.
To view the Measures Catalogue and explore the new features, click here.
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