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Eco-Bricks: Turning Pakistan’s Plastic Waste into Sustainable Building Solutions
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February 13, 2026
In a country grappling with mounting plastic waste and rising demand for affordable housing, a…
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AltasPak: Reimagining Urban Infrastructure with Recycled Plastic in Pakistan
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February 12, 2026
As Pakistan confronts the growing environmental toll of plastic waste, one company is turning a…
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Otium is Transforming the Lives of Informal Waste Workers through the Plastech App in Lahore
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February 12, 2026
In the informal settlements along Kharak Nala near Multan Road in Lahore, plastic waste collection…
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Refilling Change in Rawalpindi: Kamil’s Davaam-e-Aam Story
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February 11, 2026
In Rawalpindi, single-use plastic waste has become a daily reality. Everyday purchases now carry a…
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Pakistan Advances Community-to-National Action on Marine and Riverine Litter
Pakistan took a significant step toward strengthening its response to marine and riverine litter in…
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PLEASE-supported Island Climate Initiative recognizes Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd as Sri Lanka’s First GP Certified Recycler
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January 20, 2026
Through targeted support to strengthen South Asia’s circularity models, the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas…
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The Plastic Paradox: Turning Discarded Waste into Climate Solutions
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January 19, 2026
Written by: Kamran Ibne Abdul Qader, Climate Change Programme, BRAC and Rukhsar Sultana, Urban Development…
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South Asia’s Circular Plastics Innovators Unite in Colombo to Reimagine the Future of Waste
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December 12, 2025
South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world’s population, also bears one of…
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Negombo Recycling Club launches “Catalyzing Actions to Close the Plastic Loop” Project in partnership with Clean Sri Lanka
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December 1, 2025
Negombo Recycling Club (NRC) in partnership with Clean Sri Laka (CSL) ceremoniously launched the “Catalyzing…
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Empowering Women in Recycling: A Step Toward Formalization and Dignity in Cox’s Bazar
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November 18, 2025
By: Md. Hasan Rezaul Karim, Project Coordinator and Noor e Jannat Nitu, Manager, MEAL, BRAC MEAL Department…
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Turning Bangladesh’s waste crisis into a circular economy
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November 17, 2025
A tested model — formalized collection, local recycling, digital traceability, and women-led entrepreneurship — shows…
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Inauguration of the Biobag Production Facility in the Maldives
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November 4, 2025
In a major step toward promoting environmental sustainability and reducing plastic waste in the Maldives,…
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About
PLEASE Governance Structure
Overview of the project
Grants
Public and Private Sector
Technical Assistance
Strengthening Regional Integration
SACEP
Latest news
News
Stories
Events
Countries
Overview
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Resources
Knowledge Products
Plastic Leakage Hotspots in South Asia
Plastic pollution by the numbers in South Asia
Initiatives related to Plastic Pollution in South Asia
Legislation related to Waste and Plastic Pollution in South Asia
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