Development and Dissemination of Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Pellets Leakage Prevention From Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN
The ASEAN Regional Dissemination Workshop
28 September 2023
Pattaya, Thailand
The workshop was conducted as a part of the project undertaken by AIT RRC.AP to develop and disseminate technical guidelines for plastic and resin pellets leakage from recycling factories and informal recycling sectors in the ASEAN. The workshop was intended to disseminate key findings and lessons learned of the project to ASEAN member states (AMS) cities and discuss the way forward. Representative from Hanoi (Vietnam), Iloilo (Philippines), Nonthaburi (Thailand), Manila (Philippines), Pattaya (Thailand), and Vientiane (Lao PDR) participated in the workshop and presented on plastic waste management (PWM) and good practices on PWM in their cities.
16 September 2023
Baseco Beach, Manila, Philippines
The AIT RRC.AP participated in the 38th International Coastal Cleanup Day, 16 September 2023, at Baseco Beach, Manila, led by the Department of Public Services.
Development and Dissemination of Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Pellets Leakage Prevention from Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN
In-country Stakeholder Consultation cum Expert Review Workshop
12 September 2023
Manila, Philippines
The Waste and Resource Management (WaRM) Cluster of the AIT RRC.AP organised an In-country Stakeholder Consultation and Expert Review Workshop on the "Development and Dissemination of Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Pellets Leakage Prevention From Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN" in collaboration with the Department of Public Services (DPS), Manila City on 12 September 2023, in Manila City. The workshop was attended by key national and regional experts from academia, government - technical officers of the DPS, Barangay Heads, Barangay MRF's representatives, informal waste workers representatives, junkshop owners and consolidators, private consulting firms, and civil society organisations from the city.
With the collaboration of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of the Local Government Unit, AIT RRC.AP organised the In-country Stakeholder Consultation and Expert Review Workshop on the "Development and Dissemination of Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Pellets Leakage Prevention From Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN" at Iloilo City on 8 September 2023. The workshop was attended by relevant city stakeholders from academia, government - technical officers of the CENRO, Barangay Heads, Barangay MRF's representatives, informal waste workers representatives, junkshop owners and consolidators, private consulting firms, and civil society organisations from the city and regional experts.
In-country Stakeholder Consultation and Expert Review Workshop on the "Development and Dissemination of Technical Guidelines for Plastics and Pellets Leakage Prevention From Factories and Informal Recycling Sector in the ASEAN" was organised in Nonthaburi on 4 August 2023. The workshop was attended by key national and regional experts from academia, government officers from the Directorate of the Bureau of Natural Resources and Environment, Pollution Control Department 6, Sai Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, Bang Rak Noi Subdistrict Administrative Organisation of Nonthaburi, waste recyclers, private consulting firms, and civil society organisations.
The key national and regional experts from academia, government officers from the Bureau of Natural Resources and Environment, Pattaya City, waste recyclers, private consulting firms, and civil society organisations attended In-country Stakeholder Consultation and Expert Review Workshop on 25 July 2023 in Pattaya City
The 3rd International Forum on Transboundary Air Pollution
8 September 2023
Seoul, Republic of Korea, Hybrid Event
The 3rd International Forum on Transboundary Air Pollution (IFTAP) was held on 8 September 2023 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in commemoration of the 3rd International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. Dr. Ram Lal Verma represented the AIT RRC.AP and served as one of the resource speakers in the forum's session 1: Addressing Air Pollution in Northeast Asia: Where we are and the Way Forward. The title of his topic is "Air Quality Trends and Policy Measures in Northeast Asia".
The Pavilion of Partnership During the AIT-BOI Science and Technology Park Launch
7 September 2023
AIT, Pathumthani, Thailand
The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (AIT RRC.AP) participated in the Pavilion of Partnership at designated booths in the exhibition area during the historic launching of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) - Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) approved Science and Technology Park (BOI STP). The event aimed to foster innovation and collaboration between academia, industry, and government.
AIT Sustainability Expo 2023: Pavilion of Activities
23- 25 August 2023
AIT, Pathumthani, Thailand
The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) successfully hosted the dynamic three-day Sustainability Expo from 23 to 25 August, at the AIT Conference Center, reflecting an encouraging step forward in fostering environmental transformation and achieving its goal of becoming a net-zero campus by 2030. The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (AIT RRC.AP) was an integral part of the AIT Sustainability EXPO showcasing its work through a booth and a hybrid half a day seminar conducted on the morning of 24 August 2023.
Clean and Sustainable Environment in Changing Climate
24 August 2023
AIT Pathumthani, Thailand
The Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (AIT RRC.AP) successfully hosted a seminar focused on the "Clean and Sustainable Environment in Changing Climate" on the morning of second day, 24 August 2023 of the AIT Sustainability Expo 2023. The seminar aimed to share knowledge and insights about RRC.AP's work program and activities, particularly in assisting countries across the region in their sustainability efforts. Approximately 100 participants from both on-site and online attended this meaningful seminar, representing government policymakers, academics, scientists, young researchers, students, and members of community organisations.
AIT RRC.AP welcomes Bishal Bhari as a new addition to the Waste and Resource Management Cluster.
He has about 7 years of experience working on various environmental projects related to solid waste management, plastic waste management, end-of-life vehicle management, sustainable cities, circular economy, material cycle, industry 4.0, sustainable agriculture, and water treatment. Prior to working in RRC.AP, Bishal was doing research on material cycle and material flow analysis at the Environment Preservation Research Center at Kyoto University. He has also published a peer-reviewed journal and book chapter. His role in RRC.AP is to assist in the implementation of, among other things, a regional project on marine plastic debris knowledge management.
His current work interest lies in the harmonization of quantitative environmental indicators on Plastic Waste Management for ASEAN focusing on its material flow. He is also interested in working to develop consumer nudging instruments to improve consumers' behavior on plastic 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
Bishal Bhari received his M. Eng in Environmental Engineering and Management from Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and he holds a B. Tech in Environmental Engineering from Kathmandu University, Nepal.