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Recycling and Beyond Part 1 delves into the challenges of waste management in countries dealing with plastic waste, featuring insights from experts at the United Nations Environment Program and ChildFund International. The episode explores the impact, challenges, and solutions for communities in Africa affected by plastic waste.
Riciclaggio e Oltre Parte 1 approfondisce le sfide della gestione dei rifiuti nei paesi che si occupano di scarti di plastica, presentando spunti di riflessione da esperti del Programma Ambientale delle Nazioni Unite e di ChildFund International. L'episodio esplora l'impatto, le sfide e le soluzioni per le comunità africane colpite dai rifiuti di plastica.
Reciclaje y Más Allá Parte 1 profundiza en los desafíos de la gestión de residuos en países que enfrentan el problema de los desechos plásticos, con aportaciones de expertos del Programa de Medio Ambiente de las Naciones Unidas y de ChildFund International. El episodio explora el impacto, los desafíos y las soluciones para las comunidades en África afectadas por los residuos plásticos.
재활용 그 이상 파트 1에서는 플라스틱 폐기물을 처리하는 국가들의 폐기물 관리에 대한 도전과제를 다루며, 유엔환경계획과 ChildFund International의 전문가들의 통찰을 제공합니다. 이 에피소드는 플라스틱 폐기물로 인해 영향을 받는 아프리카 지역사회의 영향, 도전과제 및 해결책을 탐구합니다.
Recyclage et Au-delà Partie 1 se penche sur les défis de la gestion des déchets dans les pays confrontés aux déchets plastiques, avec des perspectives d'experts du Programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement et de ChildFund International. L'épisode explore l'impact, les défis et les solutions pour les communautés en Afrique touchées par les déchets plastiques.
Recycling und Darüber Hinaus Teil 1 beschäftigt sich mit den Herausforderungen der Abfallwirtschaft in Ländern, die mit Plastikmüll umgehen, und bietet Einblicke von Experten des Umweltprogramms der Vereinten Nationen und ChildFund International. Die Episode erkundet die Auswirkungen, Herausforderungen und Lösungen für Gemeinschaften in Afrika, die von Plastikmüll betroffen sind.
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EPISODE SUMMARY

Recycling and Beyond Part 1 explores the challenges of waste management in countries on the frontline of dealing with plastic waste. With insights from Zoë Lenkiewicz, Waste Management and Sustainable Development Specialist at the United Nations Environment Program, and Chege Ngugi, Regional Director in Africa of ChildFund International, this episode takes a look at the impact, challenges and solutions of collection, sorting and recycling for communities most impacted by plastic waste in Africa.

EPISODE NOTES

In Recycling and Beyond Part 1, we explore the challenges of collecting and sorting plastic waste, and the necessity to build infrastructure while balancing the needs of communities dealing with waste. Featuring global waste management expert, author and technical editor of UNEP's Global Waste Management Outlook 2, Zoë Lenkiewicz, and Regional Director in Africa for ChildFund International, Chege Ngugi, this episode dives into how children and communities in Africa are at the frontline of plastic waste and its mismanagement and what steps are being taken by public, private and civil society stakeholders to ensure plastic waste becomes a more circular solution for these communities.

SHOW CONTRIBUTORS

Host: Maithreyi Seetharaman
Show Producer: Lisa Desai
Sound Production: PhiLipp Schweidler, Department of Noise
Communications Advisor: Jonny West-Symes, Teneo
Artwork: Dow Creative Element



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FAQ

What is the focus of Recycling and Beyond Part 1?

Recycling and Beyond Part 1 explores the challenges of waste management in countries dealing with plastic waste, focusing on communities in Africa.

Who are the experts featured in the episode?

The episode features insights from Zoë Lenkiewicz, Waste Management and Sustainable Development Specialist at the United Nations Environment Program, and Chege Ngugi, Regional Director in Africa of ChildFund International.

What is the role of public, private, and civil society stakeholders in addressing plastic waste?

Stakeholders are working together to ensure plastic waste becomes a more circular solution for communities in Africa.

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