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Johannesburg’s waste management utility Pikitup faces mounting scrutiny as refuse collection collapses. Hundreds of trucks are out of service and bins overflow across the city. The entity holds R2.15 billion in cash yet owes suppliers R1.33 billion.

29. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Residents of Smokey Mountain in Tondo called on the Commission on Human Rights on June 29 to investigate alleged harassment tied to a waste-to-energy plant project. They protested outside a construction firm's office and the Environment Department.

Millions of American pets generate vast amounts of waste each year that ends up in landfills. Clay cat litter, dog waste bags, and pet food packaging contribute significantly to this problem. The issue spans mining, pollution, and limited recycling options.

21. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

American households face rising expenses and environmental challenges from disposable diapers. A typical baby uses thousands of these products each year, generating significant waste with limited recycling options available.

Waste4Change CEO Mohammad Bijaksana Junerosano called for a total overhaul of Indonesia's waste management system amid a national garbage crisis. He highlighted a circular economy potential of Rp 500 trillion per year, provided strong infrastructure and ecosystems are in place. The remarks came at an Earth Day media gathering in Jakarta on April 20, 2026.

5. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Egypt's Ministry of Local Development and Environment announced on Sunday the start of a plan to close and rehabilitate the Obour landfill east of Cairo, transforming part of the site into a green park in response to residents' complaints about pollution. Waste intake at the landfill halted from April 1.