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Conference Proceeding
15th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management - Circular Economy (IconSWM-CE) and IPLA Global Forum 2025
In South Asia, a region facing rapid economic growth, immense population pressure, and high climate vulnerability, the circular economy (CE) has become a critical imperative for sustainable development. This study provides a comparative overview of the CE landscape across eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives...
Non Peer-reviewed Article
適切に処理されなかったプラスチックごみが自然環境へ流出することで生じるプラスチック汚染。この地球規模の課題を解決するため、プラスチックの生産から廃棄までの全ライフサイクルでの対処を目指す「プラスチック汚染に関する法的拘束力のある国際文書(条約)」の策定交渉が2022年11月以降、継続的に行われています。当初の予定では、2024年11月のINC(政府間交渉委員会)の第5回会合(INC-5)で条約の最終合意を目指していましたが、各国の意見の隔たりは埋まらず、その後、2025年8月にINC-5の再開会合として開催された「INC-5.2」でも条約の合意には至りませんでした。 当記事では、“国際プラスチック条約”とINCの概要から、これまでの政府間交渉の動向、そして2025年8月の「INC-5.2...
Non Peer-reviewed Article
近年、EUでは循環経済の実現に向け、環境面においても様々な法規制が導入されており、この分野における世界のルールメーカーとしての存在感を高めています。世界的な循環経済政策・関連法規制のトレンドを把握し、今後、ビジネスで求められる対応を的確に進めるべく、各国の企業がEUの規制動向に注目しています。 ただし、EUの循環経済・関連法規制の内容は膨大で、それぞれが複雑に関連し合うため、全体像を正確に把握するのは容易ではありません。そこで、この記事ではその背景や読み解き方を解説しています。
Non Peer-reviewed Article
カーボンニュートラルと経済成長の両立を目指す「欧州グリーンディール」。この成長戦略の具体的なアクションとして、EUではさまざまな産業分野で法規制の導入が進められています。前編では、これらEUの循環経済関連法規制について、その背景や全体像、理解するためのポイントを解説。 後編では、広範囲の業界に影響を及ぼすPPWRを取り上げ、包装に対する持続可能性要件や、PPWRの中で制限が定められたPFASに関する規制動向について解説しています。また、こうしたEUの規制に関して日本企業に求められる対応についても説明しています。
Training or Learning Material
This educational book serves as a comprehensive resource for teachers, designed to empower the next generation of Sri Lankans to become responsible citizens and champions of environmental sustainability. It addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, with a dual focus on upstream reduction of plastic use—encouraging mindful consumption and...
Training or Learning Material
This educational book available in 3 languages (English, Sinhala and Tamil) serves as a comprehensive resource for teachers, designed to empower the next generation of Sri Lankans to become responsible citizens and champions of environmental sustainability. It addresses the entire lifecycle of plastic, with a dual focus on upstream reduction of...
Training or Learning Material
This Student Activity Book available in 3 languages (English, Sinhala and Tamil) is designed to complement the Teacher Resource Book by offering a hands-on, interactive learning experience for students. It empowers young learners to explore both upstream plastic use reduction and downstream waste management, helping them understand the full impact...
Training or Learning Material
This Student Activity Book is designed to complement the Teacher Resource Book by offering a hands-on, interactive learning experience for students. It empowers young learners to explore both upstream plastic use reduction and downstream waste management, helping them understand the full impact of plastic on the environment. Through puzzles...
Discussion Paper
Author:
Environmental education (EE) in Japan has evolved significantly since the 1960s, shifting from a primary focus on pollution control to a more comprehensive approach that addresses both environmental and social issues. This evolution is exemplified by the current emphasis on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Despite the implementation of...
Conference Proceeding
1st International Conference on Plastics & Environmental Sustainability
Author:
M.G.Y.L.Mahagamage
S.G.Gamage
R.M.S.K.Rathnayake
Chathura Welivitiya
M.G.K.Buddhika Somaratne
Hansi Sadhu Tharaka
Chathura Rajitha
Supun Suranjith
Amasha Kavindi
Synthetic fibres, owing to their durability, elasticity, non-wrinkle nature, and cost-effectiveness, have become ubiquitous globally. However, the widespread use of synthetic fibres has raised concerns about microfiber pollution, particularly in laundry wastewater. While source reduction could be considered the main management method to prevent...
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