Tag: plastic waste

On Earth Day, PM calls for responsible use, recycling to achieve plastic-free society

ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): As the international community observes the annual Earth Day on Monday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif urged the countrymen to reaffirm their commitment to using plastic responsibly to reduce plastic waste and embrace recycling and eco-friendly alternatives. Observed annually on April 22, this year’s Earth Day is being observed under the… Continue reading On Earth Day, PM calls for responsible use, recycling to achieve plastic-free society

Dialogue mulls over co-creating solutions for promoting youth-led waste recycling in cities

ISLAMABAD, Mar 05 (APP): In a groundbreaking effort to address the pressing issue of waste management in Pakistan’s urban areas, a two-day Hackathon was organized under the program Green Urban Development (GUD) that mulled over co-creating solutions for youth-led waste recycling in the urban centers of the country. The event was jointly initiated by the… Continue reading Dialogue mulls over co-creating solutions for promoting youth-led waste recycling in cities

IFC to partner with Engro in reducing plastic waste

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is partnering with Engro Corporation to help reduce plastic waste promote recycling, and boost the company’s energy efficiency. The project is part of IFC’s Pakistan Resource Efficiency Program, which aims to improve efficiency, cost-competitiveness, reliability, and productivity in… Continue reading IFC to partner with Engro in reducing plastic waste

IFC to partner with Engro to reduce plastic waste

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is partnering with Engro Corporation to help reduce plastic waste promote recycling, and boost the company’s energy efficiency. The project is part of IFC’s Pakistan Resource Efficiency Program, which aims to improve efficiency, cost-competitiveness, reliability, and productivity… Continue reading IFC to partner with Engro to reduce plastic waste

Increased littering becomes nuisance for wildlife in Margalla Park

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (APP):The increasing trend of open plastic waste disposal by the visitors at various spots of Margalla Hills National Park has become a nuisance for wildlife thriving in the National Park. The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) staff was repeatedly exhorting and at times censuring masses for their negligent behaviour but of no… Continue reading Increased littering becomes nuisance for wildlife in Margalla Park

UNDP,Unilever Pakistan to work together make Rahim Yar Khan a zero plastic waste city

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Unilever Pakistan Monday announced their partnership to test solutions in an effort to minimize plastic waste in Rahim Yar Khan city. Through this partnership, Unilever and UNDP will work together to enable the plastic waste management ecosystem in Rahim Yar Khan, said a press release… Continue reading UNDP,Unilever Pakistan to work together make Rahim Yar Khan a zero plastic waste city

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