Prevent Plastics+

Prevent Plastics+ is a three-year initiative under the European Union-funded SWITCH Asia programme. Building on the Prevent Plastics project.

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@EUMyanmar @switchasia project showcases the tireless work of the team, partners, youths and participants in bringing positive initiatives. Stay tuned for the second phase, Prevent Plastics+ upcoming activities to take part in advancing the circular economy initiatives in Myanmar

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The @switchasia #PreventPlastics has been invested in promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns in #Myanmar by raising awareness and sharing best practices on waste management. 🚀 IMPACT in numbers 👉 https://t.co/3RFm8LXBlw @EUMyanmar @CircularMyanmar @EU_Partnerships @sequa_gGmbH

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Prevent Plastics Myanmar raised awareness on reducing plastic and empowered communities to create greener environments. Through Green Growth Campaign, 74,580 trees were planted
#PlasticFree #GreenFuture #PreventPlastics
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The Responsible Market by @MyanmarPP, held in 8 series, featured 128 vendors. Workshops and DIY crafts encouraged a plastic-free lifestyle. With 23,000+ attendees across Yangon, Popa, and Taunggyi, Thanks to all vendors, volunteers, and partners. @EUMyanmar @switchasia

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Over the past four years, with @EUMyanmar @switchasia support, Prevent Plastics has worked with Thant Myanmar, STENUM Asia, and MAB to promote sustainable waste management in Myanmar—publications available for Free downloads: https://t.co/XNy6lfHAbQ
#WeSwitch #Managewaste
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Key milestones from our alternative packaging efforts:
23,956 egg boxes produced
9 women-led MSMEs launched
50 MSMEs reduce plastic
5,653 tote bags distributed, reducing 2.8M plastic bags| REPA Bag project: 16,000 recycled paper bags
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#EUGreenDeal

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Digital platforms by @EUMyanmar @switchasia's project @MyanmarPP
Ref-Track: Helping 90 SMEs reduce waste & monitor resource efficiency
Myanmar School App: 331k downloads raising kids' environmental awareness
Waste to Wealth: Connects 220 users to utilise waste
#EUGreenDeal

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As the Prevent Plastics project wraps up, we celebrate the progress in sustainable waste management across Myanmar. Set up organic waste systems at 11 locations, rural waste management in 34 villages, and programs in 31 monastic education @switchasia @EUMyanmar
#EUGreenDeal

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As Prevent Plastics project concludes, we celebrate reaching 814 factories and empowering 18,497 employees through our Environmental Awareness Training & Waste Reduction programs. Thanks to the @EUMyanmar @switchasia support, we reduced 120 metric tons of plastic&fabric waste.

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The "Environmental Connection" event on August 16-17 was a success, offering youth engaging activities and networking opportunities. Event featured youth-led environmental initiatives, Responsible Market, Waste to Craft Exhibition.
#WeSwitch #EUGreenDeal
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Animal feed, fertiliser, & detergent bags can be gathered & turned into nursery bags from waste materials.⬇️ video provides guide on creating nursery bags to give 2nd life to waste from the environment
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Just a few weeks ago, social rights practitioners came together to discuss what a Just Transition means for Circular Economy in ASEAN. Insights are now available 👉 https://t.co/HnGo2W8PU3 @EU_Partnerships @ACSDSD_ASEAN @EUAmbCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUinASEAN @sujiseam @GJanaway @LoraineGt7 @ilo @Myanmar_PP @ManushyaFdn @ASEAN @ADB_HQ @SEIresearch @CARE

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Together with Goethe Institut Myanmar & @MyanmarOcean, hosted a talk on endangered Manta Rays on June 22. Kids from Sonne Social Organisation enjoyed storytelling, painting, and dancing, and their manta ray art was displayed at the talk.
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2024 SheCreates Community Market was a success! We manage volunteer power & waste. Attendees engaged in eco quizzes, deepening their knowledge. Minimal waste was generated: 4.5 kg general, 1 kg recyclable, 6 kg organic.
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📢 🔄 ⚖️The significant impacts of transitioning from a linear to a circular economy are severely felt by underserved communities and countries, which are most affected by unsustainable business practices, extreme climate events, and the implementation of reformative policies. ✨ Key highlights from our voices on the ground in #Laos #Myanmar #Thailand @EU_Partnerships @ACSDSD_ASEAN @EUAmbCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUinASEAN @sujiseam @GJanaway @LoraineGt7 @ilo @Myanmar_PP @ManushyaFdn @ASEAN @ADB_HQ @SEIresearch @CARE

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Happening Now: panel discussion on Just Transition to an Inclusive Circular Economy in ASEAN. @Myanmar_PP highlights grassroots initiatives under the @EUMyanmar @switchasia project to empower the capacity development of waste workers in Myanmar.
#WeSwitch #EUGreenDeal

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📢 🔄 ⚖️ ✨Happening now: An inclusive and equitable transition is essential for making the Circular Economy work for human development and thereby supporting the achievement of the SDGs. @EU_Partnerships @ACSDSD_ASEAN @EUAmbCambodia @uni_eropa @euinlaos @EUinMalaysia @EUinthePH @EUinThailand @EUDelegationVN @EUinASEAN @sujiseam @GJanaway @LoraineGt7 @ilo @Myanmar_PP @ManushyaFdn @ASEAN @ADB_HQ @SEIresearch @CARE

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World Environment Day 2024 was a success! Responsible Market event, co-organised by @UNHabitatMyanmar, MCAN & CMHL focused on sustainable living and responsible consumption. Thanks to all participants, volunteers, & contributors for making it unforgettable! @switchasia @EUMyanmar

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Denis Schaefer, team leader of Prevent Plastics Myanmar, attended the @SWITCHAsia 6th Annual Meeting in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Shared grassroots initiatives like empowering SMEs and fostering a repair culture in Myanmar. Proud to be part of this impactful program of @EUMyanmar

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On May 20, we launched YEAH vol2 (Youth for Environmental Action and Hope) at She Creates! This initiative by sequa & Thant Myanmar to empowers youth with skills for sustainable development. Excited for our hybrid format with 25 participants around Myanmar. @EUMyanmar @switchasia

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Our Annual Meeting has successfully kicked off with H.E. Kestutis Jankauskas, Ambassador of @EUinKazakhstan sharing his knowledge and wisdom on sustainability priorities in the region. 100 experts and partners are engaging on:

🔄 Circular Challenges and Opportunities for Plastics
🛒 Green Public Procurement (GPP)
☁️Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) linked to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)
🏭Learning from Business Experiences to Scale Up Commitment and Action for the Circular Economy

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