"Waste reduction"

#12901669

24 October 2025

Overflowing waste bins in the city illustrate the problem of poor waste management and urban pollution. The scene reflects everyday environmental issues related to the lack of recycling and civic responsibility in Bari, Italy, on October 8, 2025.

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#12901674

24 October 2025

Overflowing waste bins in the city illustrate the problem of poor waste management and urban pollution. The scene reflects everyday environmental issues related to the lack of recycling and civic responsibility in Bari, Italy, on October 8, 2025.

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#12843737

9 October 2025

A man carries shopping bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, Sri Lanka enforces a new regulation requiring consumers to pay for 'sili sili' bags, which are commonly used plastic carry bags made from LDPE and LLDPE, under a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority and the Consumer Affairs Authority. Retailers are prohibited from distributing these bags for free and must clearly display the price at the point of sale, with the cost itemized on customer bills. This move is part of Sri Lanka's broader effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumer habits.

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#12843738

9 October 2025

A man carries shopping bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, Sri Lanka enforces a new regulation requiring consumers to pay for 'sili sili' bags, which are commonly used plastic carry bags made from LDPE and LLDPE, under a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority and the Consumer Affairs Authority. Retailers are prohibited from distributing these bags for free and must clearly display the price at the point of sale, with the cost itemized on customer bills. This move is part of Sri Lanka's broader effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumer habits.

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#12843739

9 October 2025

A man carries shopping bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, Sri Lanka enforces a new regulation requiring consumers to pay for 'sili sili' bags, which are commonly used plastic carry bags made from LDPE and LLDPE, under a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority and the Consumer Affairs Authority. Retailers are prohibited from distributing these bags for free and must clearly display the price at the point of sale, with the cost itemized on customer bills. This move is part of Sri Lanka's broader effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumer habits.

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#12843740

9 October 2025

A man carries shopping bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, Sri Lanka enforces a new regulation requiring consumers to pay for 'sili sili' bags, which are commonly used plastic carry bags made from LDPE and LLDPE, under a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority and the Consumer Affairs Authority. Retailers are prohibited from distributing these bags for free and must clearly display the price at the point of sale, with the cost itemized on customer bills. This move is part of Sri Lanka's broader effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumer habits.

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#12843741

9 October 2025

A woman carries shopping bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 9, 2025. Starting November 1, 2025, Sri Lanka enforces a new regulation requiring consumers to pay for 'sili sili' bags, which are commonly used plastic carry bags made from LDPE and LLDPE, under a directive issued by the Central Environmental Authority and the Consumer Affairs Authority. Retailers are prohibited from distributing these bags for free and must clearly display the price at the point of sale, with the cost itemized on customer bills. This move is part of Sri Lanka's broader effort to reduce single-use plastic pollution and promote sustainable consumer habits.

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#12837415

6 October 2025

Color-coded recycling bins for waste separation are in the city. An editorial image shows a set of four color-coded recycling bins for waste separation in an urban area. The bins, labeled for paper, organic waste, plastic, and glass, promote sustainable waste management and environmental awareness in the city in Bari, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

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#12837416

6 October 2025

An indoor recycling station with separate bins for waste sorting includes labeled bins for glass, plastic, paper, and non-recyclable waste. The system encourages proper waste sorting and environmental responsibility in public or office spaces in Bari, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

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#12813311

30 September 2025

Garment industry chemical waste contaminates the Shitalakkhya River, causing heavy pollution in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, on September 30, 2025.

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#12813325

30 September 2025

Garment industry chemical waste contaminates the Shitalakkhya River, causing heavy pollution in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, on September 30, 2025.

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#12806749

28 September 2025

The plastic-free fruit and vegetable section in a supermarket features fresh produce sold without disposable plastic packaging. This sustainable choice highlights the importance of reducing single-use plastics, promoting environmental protection, and responsible consumer habits in Bari, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

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#12806750

28 September 2025

The plastic-free fruit and vegetable section in a supermarket features fresh produce sold without disposable plastic packaging. This sustainable choice highlights the importance of reducing single-use plastics, promoting environmental protection, and responsible consumer habits in Bari, Italy, on September 22, 2025.

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#12806374

28 September 2025

A Festival of Decorative Boats made from thousands of plastic waste items takes place along Jalan Inspeksi Ciliwung, MT Haryono, in South Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 28, 2025. The event, participated in by all districts across Jakarta, carries the theme ''From Waste to Creation, From Creation to Hope'' and aims to raise public awareness to stop dumping plastic waste, especially plastic bottles, into the Ciliwung River.

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#12806375

28 September 2025

A Festival of Decorative Boats made from thousands of plastic waste items takes place along Jalan Inspeksi Ciliwung, MT Haryono, in South Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 28, 2025. The event, participated in by all districts across Jakarta, carries the theme ''From Waste to Creation, From Creation to Hope'' and aims to raise public awareness to stop dumping plastic waste, especially plastic bottles, into the Ciliwung River.

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#12806376

28 September 2025

A Festival of Decorative Boats made from thousands of plastic waste items takes place along Jalan Inspeksi Ciliwung, MT Haryono, in South Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 28, 2025. The event, participated in by all districts across Jakarta, carries the theme ''From Waste to Creation, From Creation to Hope'' and aims to raise public awareness to stop dumping plastic waste, especially plastic bottles, into the Ciliwung River.

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