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Global Trends in Solid Waste Management
Silpa Kaza, Urban Development Specialist
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Waste volumes are increasing by 70% by 2050
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Composition of waste in low & middle-countries is changing
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90% of marine debris is plastics
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Environmental awareness of the population is improving
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Policies in high-income countries are shifting towards recycling
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China put a ban on importing 24 materials
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Technologies are evolving
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Low-income countries collect only 39% of waste
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33% of global waste is openly dumped with over 90% in low-income countries
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Middle-income countries are experimenting with project-based treatment facilities
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Unsolicited technology and equipment suppliers are active in the sector
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Private sector active where barriers are low
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The poor are most affected by inadequate waste management
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