Zero Waste Asia
@zerowasteasia.bsky.social
Zero Waste Asia is by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific.
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On October 13-16, 2026, GAIA members around the world will call on the world to stop incineration. Find out how you can support: www.no-burn.org/global-week-action-stop-incineration.
#NoBurn
#NoBurn
September 18, 2026 at 1:48 AM
On October 13-16, 2026, GAIA members around the world will call on the world to stop incineration. Find out how you can support: www.no-burn.org/global-week-action-stop-incineration.
#NoBurn
#NoBurn
Join regional leaders, practitioners, and grassroots innovators at the 2nd Regional Congress on Organics and Climate!
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia | 🗓️ 23–25 September 2026
🔗 Learn more and track updates: tinyurl.com/SecondOrgani...
#GoForZeroWaste #OrganicsCongress2026 #InvestInZeroWaste
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia | 🗓️ 23–25 September 2026
🔗 Learn more and track updates: tinyurl.com/SecondOrgani...
#GoForZeroWaste #OrganicsCongress2026 #InvestInZeroWaste
September 21, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Join regional leaders, practitioners, and grassroots innovators at the 2nd Regional Congress on Organics and Climate!
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia | 🗓️ 23–25 September 2026
🔗 Learn more and track updates: tinyurl.com/SecondOrgani...
#GoForZeroWaste #OrganicsCongress2026 #InvestInZeroWaste
📍 Jakarta, Indonesia | 🗓️ 23–25 September 2026
🔗 Learn more and track updates: tinyurl.com/SecondOrgani...
#GoForZeroWaste #OrganicsCongress2026 #InvestInZeroWaste
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Happening today, Sept 15 2:15PM Bangkok!
Our session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” will bring #zerowaste experts to the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum.
In-person: UNCC - BKK Conference Room 3
Online: undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
Our session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” will bring #zerowaste experts to the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum.
In-person: UNCC - BKK Conference Room 3
Online: undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
September 15, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Happening today, Sept 15 2:15PM Bangkok!
Our session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” will bring #zerowaste experts to the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum.
In-person: UNCC - BKK Conference Room 3
Online: undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
Our session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” will bring #zerowaste experts to the UN Responsible Business & Human Rights Forum.
In-person: UNCC - BKK Conference Room 3
Online: undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
GAIA-AP’s co-organized session is finally happening today!
The session will be held at 14:15-15:15 ICT today at the UNCC-BKK Conference Room 3 or you can watch the session online at undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
#UNRBHR2026 #JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
The session will be held at 14:15-15:15 ICT today at the UNCC-BKK Conference Room 3 or you can watch the session online at undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
#UNRBHR2026 #JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
September 15, 2026 at 4:53 AM
GAIA-AP’s co-organized session is finally happening today!
The session will be held at 14:15-15:15 ICT today at the UNCC-BKK Conference Room 3 or you can watch the session online at undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
#UNRBHR2026 #JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
The session will be held at 14:15-15:15 ICT today at the UNCC-BKK Conference Room 3 or you can watch the session online at undp.zoom.us/j/88595793891
#UNRBHR2026 #JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
Meet our speakers at the “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” session!
Details about the session and the speakers available on the posters below.
See you tomorrow!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
Details about the session and the speakers available on the posters below.
See you tomorrow!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
September 14, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Meet our speakers at the “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” session!
Details about the session and the speakers available on the posters below.
See you tomorrow!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
Details about the session and the speakers available on the posters below.
See you tomorrow!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
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A new study finds significant microplastic contamination in deep-sea animals in the Indian Ocean, showing plastic pollution has reached remote ecosystems. EurekAlert! reports the findings raise concerns for biodiversity and seafood-dependent communities.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/YhgB50ZMUKM
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/YhgB50ZMUKM
September 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A new study finds significant microplastic contamination in deep-sea animals in the Indian Ocean, showing plastic pollution has reached remote ecosystems. EurekAlert! reports the findings raise concerns for biodiversity and seafood-dependent communities.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/YhgB50ZMUKM
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/YhgB50ZMUKM
GAIA Asia Pacific will be co-hosting the session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” at the 8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum!
See details below!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
See details below!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
September 11, 2026 at 10:09 AM
GAIA Asia Pacific will be co-hosting the session “Invisible to Invaluable: Reuse, recovery and the workers holding circularity together” at the 8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum!
See details below!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
See details below!
#UNRBHR2026
#JustTransition #PlasticPollution #HumanRights #Reuse #WorkersRights
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Three Frontlines, One Fight.
In late 2024 and early 2025, communities near incinerators took matters into their own hands, with air monitors.
🎥 Our mini-documentary Clearing the Air is by them & for them. Premiering July 2: www.youtube.com/@GAIAzerowaste
#BurnNot #ClearingTheAir #GoForZeroWaste
In late 2024 and early 2025, communities near incinerators took matters into their own hands, with air monitors.
🎥 Our mini-documentary Clearing the Air is by them & for them. Premiering July 2: www.youtube.com/@GAIAzerowaste
#BurnNot #ClearingTheAir #GoForZeroWaste
July 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Three Frontlines, One Fight.
In late 2024 and early 2025, communities near incinerators took matters into their own hands, with air monitors.
🎥 Our mini-documentary Clearing the Air is by them & for them. Premiering July 2: www.youtube.com/@GAIAzerowaste
#BurnNot #ClearingTheAir #GoForZeroWaste
In late 2024 and early 2025, communities near incinerators took matters into their own hands, with air monitors.
🎥 Our mini-documentary Clearing the Air is by them & for them. Premiering July 2: www.youtube.com/@GAIAzerowaste
#BurnNot #ClearingTheAir #GoForZeroWaste
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Southeast Asia is home to many thriving reuse refill systems, & is quickly becoming a #ZeroWaste leader. 🌱
Big shoutout to event organizers: Pacific Environment Vietnam, @zerowasteasia.bsky.social, Building Up Sustainability Centre, and the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. 🎉
Big shoutout to event organizers: Pacific Environment Vietnam, @zerowasteasia.bsky.social, Building Up Sustainability Centre, and the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. 🎉
March 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Southeast Asia is home to many thriving reuse refill systems, & is quickly becoming a #ZeroWaste leader. 🌱
Big shoutout to event organizers: Pacific Environment Vietnam, @zerowasteasia.bsky.social, Building Up Sustainability Centre, and the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. 🎉
Big shoutout to event organizers: Pacific Environment Vietnam, @zerowasteasia.bsky.social, Building Up Sustainability Centre, and the Da Nang Union of Science and Technology Associations. 🎉
This International Waste Pickers Day, we celebrate the contributions of waste pickers and waste workers at the forefront of sustainability.
We stand in solidarity with them and call for a just transition.
Together, we can build a more just and sustainable future.
#GoForZeroWaste #JustTransition
We stand in solidarity with them and call for a just transition.
Together, we can build a more just and sustainable future.
#GoForZeroWaste #JustTransition
March 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This International Waste Pickers Day, we celebrate the contributions of waste pickers and waste workers at the forefront of sustainability.
We stand in solidarity with them and call for a just transition.
Together, we can build a more just and sustainable future.
#GoForZeroWaste #JustTransition
We stand in solidarity with them and call for a just transition.
Together, we can build a more just and sustainable future.
#GoForZeroWaste #JustTransition
🚨 Victory! IFC/World Bank pulls funding for 4 waste-to-energy incinerators in Gujarat, India!
Thanks to strong community resistance, Abellon lost financing for WTE projects in Rajkot, Vadodara, Ahmedabad & Jamnagar.
👏 A win for clean air & zero waste!
📖 Read more: www.no-burn.org/174-civil-so...
Thanks to strong community resistance, Abellon lost financing for WTE projects in Rajkot, Vadodara, Ahmedabad & Jamnagar.
👏 A win for clean air & zero waste!
📖 Read more: www.no-burn.org/174-civil-so...
February 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🚨 Victory! IFC/World Bank pulls funding for 4 waste-to-energy incinerators in Gujarat, India!
Thanks to strong community resistance, Abellon lost financing for WTE projects in Rajkot, Vadodara, Ahmedabad & Jamnagar.
👏 A win for clean air & zero waste!
📖 Read more: www.no-burn.org/174-civil-so...
Thanks to strong community resistance, Abellon lost financing for WTE projects in Rajkot, Vadodara, Ahmedabad & Jamnagar.
👏 A win for clean air & zero waste!
📖 Read more: www.no-burn.org/174-civil-so...
🆕 GAIA delivers an open letter to the INC Bureau calling for "greater accountability, inclusiveness, transparency in the #PlasticsTreaty process."
🆕 GAIA delivers an open letter to the INC Bureau calling for "greater accountability, inclusiveness, transparency in the #PlasticsTreaty process."
#INC #LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic
@zerowasteasia.bsky.social
#INC #LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic
@zerowasteasia.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
🆕 GAIA delivers an open letter to the INC Bureau calling for "greater accountability, inclusiveness, transparency in the #PlasticsTreaty process."
✊ At INC-5, we won—even if they didn’t lose. The tide has turned, and most are fighting for a treaty that truly tackles plastic pollution. As INC-5.2 nears, ambition must stay strong—no treaty is better than a weak one.
Read more: thediplomat.com/2024/12/busa...
Read more: thediplomat.com/2024/12/busa...
Busan Was a Major Political Win on Plastic Pollution, Even If Not a Procedural One
The political dynamics, narratives, and numbers are conditioned in favor of a strong agreement now.
thediplomat.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
✊ At INC-5, we won—even if they didn’t lose. The tide has turned, and most are fighting for a treaty that truly tackles plastic pollution. As INC-5.2 nears, ambition must stay strong—no treaty is better than a weak one.
Read more: thediplomat.com/2024/12/busa...
Read more: thediplomat.com/2024/12/busa...
🌱 No Plastic, No Problem! 🌱
Five Sabah schools cut weekly trash from 250 bags to just 20 with a bold plastic-free canteen policy! 💪🏽🏫 What started as resistance became a zero-waste success.
🔗 Read more: www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...
#GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Five Sabah schools cut weekly trash from 250 bags to just 20 with a bold plastic-free canteen policy! 💪🏽🏫 What started as resistance became a zero-waste success.
🔗 Read more: www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...
#GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture #BreakFreeFromPlastic
No plastic, no problem
A BOLD move by canteen operators to enforce plastic-free practices in five Sabah schools initially drew eye-rolls and resistance.
www.thestar.com.my
February 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
🌱 No Plastic, No Problem! 🌱
Five Sabah schools cut weekly trash from 250 bags to just 20 with a bold plastic-free canteen policy! 💪🏽🏫 What started as resistance became a zero-waste success.
🔗 Read more: www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...
#GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Five Sabah schools cut weekly trash from 250 bags to just 20 with a bold plastic-free canteen policy! 💪🏽🏫 What started as resistance became a zero-waste success.
🔗 Read more: www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/...
#GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture #BreakFreeFromPlastic
🔥 Bhopal’s toxic tragedy spreads.
Toxic waste was secretly moved to Pithampur near Indore, sparking protests. Burning it risks more harm. Demand real solutions!
📖 Act now: www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/why...
#GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Toxic waste was secretly moved to Pithampur near Indore, sparking protests. Burning it risks more harm. Demand real solutions!
📖 Act now: www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/why...
#GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Why Bhopal Remains Toxic 40 Years on
40 years since the tragedy that killed thousands, the Indian government has moved forward plans to incinerate the packaged waste in Bhopal. Aniqah Majid talks to industry experts concerned that this w...
www.thechemicalengineer.com
February 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🔥 Bhopal’s toxic tragedy spreads.
Toxic waste was secretly moved to Pithampur near Indore, sparking protests. Burning it risks more harm. Demand real solutions!
📖 Act now: www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/why...
#GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot #BreakFreeFromPlastic
Toxic waste was secretly moved to Pithampur near Indore, sparking protests. Burning it risks more harm. Demand real solutions!
📖 Act now: www.thechemicalengineer.com/features/why...
#GoForZeroWaste #BurnNot #BreakFreeFromPlastic
💸 Is waste-to-energy (WTE) worth the cost? Our webinar exposed the financial risks of WTE in Asia Pacific—draining public funds while failing to deliver. From Indonesia to New Zealand, hidden costs and economic threats make WTE unsustainable. Rewatch now: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bri... #IZWM2025
February 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
💸 Is waste-to-energy (WTE) worth the cost? Our webinar exposed the financial risks of WTE in Asia Pacific—draining public funds while failing to deliver. From Indonesia to New Zealand, hidden costs and economic threats make WTE unsustainable. Rewatch now: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bri... #IZWM2025
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#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty:
"Among member states, most are in consensus to take tougher actions to curb plastics production with stricter limits."
With quotes from @zerowasteasia.bsky.social's Arpita Bhagat & Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia's Rahyang Nusantara via Eco-Business.
"Among member states, most are in consensus to take tougher actions to curb plastics production with stricter limits."
With quotes from @zerowasteasia.bsky.social's Arpita Bhagat & Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia's Rahyang Nusantara via Eco-Business.
December 18, 2024 at 4:49 AM
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty:
"Among member states, most are in consensus to take tougher actions to curb plastics production with stricter limits."
With quotes from @zerowasteasia.bsky.social's Arpita Bhagat & Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia's Rahyang Nusantara via Eco-Business.
"Among member states, most are in consensus to take tougher actions to curb plastics production with stricter limits."
With quotes from @zerowasteasia.bsky.social's Arpita Bhagat & Aliansi Zero Waste Indonesia's Rahyang Nusantara via Eco-Business.
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#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty #Reuse
"The study underscores the need for a strong, legally binding global plastics treaty."
Ambily Adithyan @zerowasteasia.bsky.social
Learn more:
awe.international/article/1897...
#LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic #GoForZeroWaste
"The study underscores the need for a strong, legally binding global plastics treaty."
Ambily Adithyan @zerowasteasia.bsky.social
Learn more:
awe.international/article/1897...
#LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic #GoForZeroWaste
December 20, 2024 at 4:59 AM
#INC5 #PlasticsTreaty #Reuse
"The study underscores the need for a strong, legally binding global plastics treaty."
Ambily Adithyan @zerowasteasia.bsky.social
Learn more:
awe.international/article/1897...
#LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic #GoForZeroWaste
"The study underscores the need for a strong, legally binding global plastics treaty."
Ambily Adithyan @zerowasteasia.bsky.social
Learn more:
awe.international/article/1897...
#LessPlasticMoreLife #BreakFreeFromPlastic #GoForZeroWaste
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Did you know it takes centuries for the average plastic to break down?
Plastic later turns into persistent microplastics that harm our systems.
We must make reuse the new normal across the globe.
ZWE is joining @zerowasteasia.bsky.social for the International Zero Waste Month. Join us too!
Plastic later turns into persistent microplastics that harm our systems.
We must make reuse the new normal across the globe.
ZWE is joining @zerowasteasia.bsky.social for the International Zero Waste Month. Join us too!
January 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did you know it takes centuries for the average plastic to break down?
Plastic later turns into persistent microplastics that harm our systems.
We must make reuse the new normal across the globe.
ZWE is joining @zerowasteasia.bsky.social for the International Zero Waste Month. Join us too!
Plastic later turns into persistent microplastics that harm our systems.
We must make reuse the new normal across the globe.
ZWE is joining @zerowasteasia.bsky.social for the International Zero Waste Month. Join us too!
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25 years strong! ❤️✊
This year, we're celebrating GAIA’s 25 Years of Movement-Building. This belongs to ALL OF US—our passion, dedication &the impact we’ve made as a network. From grassroots actions to global wins, let's honor what we’ve achieved together.
Happy #GAIA25 to us & happy new year!
This year, we're celebrating GAIA’s 25 Years of Movement-Building. This belongs to ALL OF US—our passion, dedication &the impact we’ve made as a network. From grassroots actions to global wins, let's honor what we’ve achieved together.
Happy #GAIA25 to us & happy new year!
January 3, 2025 at 12:15 PM
25 years strong! ❤️✊
This year, we're celebrating GAIA’s 25 Years of Movement-Building. This belongs to ALL OF US—our passion, dedication &the impact we’ve made as a network. From grassroots actions to global wins, let's honor what we’ve achieved together.
Happy #GAIA25 to us & happy new year!
This year, we're celebrating GAIA’s 25 Years of Movement-Building. This belongs to ALL OF US—our passion, dedication &the impact we’ve made as a network. From grassroots actions to global wins, let's honor what we’ve achieved together.
Happy #GAIA25 to us & happy new year!
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It's #InternationalZeroWasteMonth!
This Jan, we’re not just addressing waste but demanding systemic change for an environmentally just future. #IZWM2025 calls on individuals, communities & leaders to tackle the root causes of waste—starting with ending food waste.
#FoodWasteNoMore
bit.ly/IZWM25reg
This Jan, we’re not just addressing waste but demanding systemic change for an environmentally just future. #IZWM2025 calls on individuals, communities & leaders to tackle the root causes of waste—starting with ending food waste.
#FoodWasteNoMore
bit.ly/IZWM25reg
January 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
It's #InternationalZeroWasteMonth!
This Jan, we’re not just addressing waste but demanding systemic change for an environmentally just future. #IZWM2025 calls on individuals, communities & leaders to tackle the root causes of waste—starting with ending food waste.
#FoodWasteNoMore
bit.ly/IZWM25reg
This Jan, we’re not just addressing waste but demanding systemic change for an environmentally just future. #IZWM2025 calls on individuals, communities & leaders to tackle the root causes of waste—starting with ending food waste.
#FoodWasteNoMore
bit.ly/IZWM25reg
🌊 Plastic Pollution Knows No Borders! Over 15,000 tons of single-use plastic flow through Bangladesh’s rivers daily, threatening marine life & human health. Regional cooperation & stricter enforcement are key!
📘 Read more: www.daily-sun.com/printversion...
#GoForZeroWaste #LessPlasticMoreLife
📘 Read more: www.daily-sun.com/printversion...
#GoForZeroWaste #LessPlasticMoreLife
Tackling Plastic Pollution Needs Regional Cooperation and Stricter Law Enforcement
Tackling Plastic Pollution Needs Regional Cooperation and Stricter Law Enforcement
www.daily-sun.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:01 AM
🌊 Plastic Pollution Knows No Borders! Over 15,000 tons of single-use plastic flow through Bangladesh’s rivers daily, threatening marine life & human health. Regional cooperation & stricter enforcement are key!
📘 Read more: www.daily-sun.com/printversion...
#GoForZeroWaste #LessPlasticMoreLife
📘 Read more: www.daily-sun.com/printversion...
#GoForZeroWaste #LessPlasticMoreLife