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UNDP and Coca-Cola Fund $15M Plastic Waste Initiative

1/27/2025

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The UNDP and Coca-Cola Foundation are joining forces to combat the plastic waste crisis in Asia, where urban growth and inadequate waste management have created severe pollution challenges. With a generous $15 million grant, they will launch a transformative three-year initiative across nine countries, enhancing recycling efforts, curbing plastic leakage, and fostering sustainable practices to protect both communities and the environment.

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Story summary

The UNDP and Coca-Cola Foundation are joining forces to combat the plastic waste crisis in Asia, where urban growth and inadequate waste management have created severe pollution challenges. With a generous $15 million grant, they will launch a transformative three-year initiative across nine countries, enhancing recycling efforts, curbing plastic leakage, and fostering sustainable practices to protect both communities and the environment.