Unesco Cousteau Ecotechnie Forum

Summary:

Stages of waste recycling.
Plastic substituted many materials in industries like metals and became basic component in every day life, while petrochemicals support the economy of many rich countries.
Awareness and plastics bad use (carrying food, milk, etc).
Very bad ways of plastic disposal.
All types of plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PVC, PET, etc) are loading the environment generating waste in thousands of tons as a result of poor use.
Managing wastes by reduce, recycle and reuse.
The experience of U.S.A and U.K in recycling industry: (offering more jobs, lowering CO2 emissions, applying standards in industries including, manufacturing of biodegradable plastic and law enforcement).
The recycling industry in Sudan and problems caused by not complying with standards in plastic manufacturing.
Hazardous waste handling.
Large quantity of electronic equipments production, use and junk.
Schools and environmental education.
The leading role of NGOs.