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This report examines six proxy measures for a circular economy—material efficiency, waste recycling and reuse, industrial ecology, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green procurement—to analyze their potential for job creation and economic impact. The findings indicate that these measures generally offer positive net benefits in job creation and are more labour-intensive than fossil-fuel-related employment.

This report documents a virtual training workshop held on October 1-2, 2020, designed to train national experts in Senegal on methodologies for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) and black carbon inventories within the waste sector. The workshop was part of the 'Support for the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation in the Waste Management sector in Senegal and Côte D’Ivoire' project, funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada and executed by UNEP and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

This report presents the results of a country-wide sorting study conducted in Estonia between 2019 and 2020. It analyzes the composition and quantities of mixed municipal waste, separately collected paper and packaging waste, and Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of waste collection systems and provide a basis for future waste management planning.

The City of Laurel, Mississippi, issued a USD 5 million US Municipal green bond on August 28, 2020, to fund improvements to its combined water and sewer system.

This guide by the World Resources Institute outlines the necessity of transitioning from a linear "take-make-waste" economic model to a circular economy to mitigate the climate crisis and resource depletion. It proposes three primary strategies for this transition: reducing overall consumption, improving the quality and nature of consumption, and implementing systemic changes through design and policy.

This policy brief examines the intersection of demographic growth, climate change, and waste management in Mombasa, Kenya. It argues that while the city faces significant risks from flooding and sea-level rise, there is substantial potential for nature-based solutions—such as constructed wetlands and mangrove restoration—to build ecological, economic, and social resilience.

GreenCape issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) on June 19, 2020, to appoint a Product Development Organisation (PDO) to support the Western Cape Industrial Symbiosis Programme (WISP). The project aims to develop viable products or value chains from unwanted manufacturing materials in the Atlantis Industrial Area to improve resource efficiency and reduce landfill waste.

A case study on the city of Ahmedabad's use of municipal bonds to finance climate-resilient urban development and green infrastructure.

A Green Bond Fact Sheet for a CNY 1.5 billion issuance by the Bank of Ganzhou Co., Ltd. on April 24, 2020, intended for various eligible green projects including clean energy, transport, and waste management.

This fact sheet details a CNY 10 billion green bond issued by Hua Xia Bank Co., Ltd. on April 17, 2020, to fund 27 green industry projects across energy, transport, water, waste management, and land use.

A statement by Alexey Miroshnichenko of VEB.RF detailing the development of a Russian Green Finance Standard designed to attract private investment for environmental projects, specifically to support the government's "Ecology" national project.

A fact sheet detailing a EUR 55 million (USD 60 million) green loan issued by Sonae SGPS on April 8, 2020, for its subsidiary Sonae MC to improve the environmental sustainability of its food retail operations in Portugal.

Asahi Holdings issued a JPY5bn (USD46.085mn) green bond on March 31, 2020, marking the first such issuance in Japan's non-ferrous metal industry. The proceeds are dedicated to upgrading waste incinerators and building power generation facilities at the Kitakyushu, Taniyama Rinkai, and Hibiki plants to improve energy efficiency and pollution control.

This briefing by the Climate Bonds Initiative examines the role of green bonds and labelled loans in financing waste management and the circular economy. It highlights a significant investment gap, particularly in plastic waste management in Southeast Asia, and analyzes the market activity of corporate and municipal issuers globally, with a detailed focus on Japan's leadership in resource efficiency.

This fact sheet details a USD 300 million green bond issued by Jiangxi Provincial Water Conservancy Investment on December 5, 2019, with a three-year tenor and a coupon rate of 3.4%. The bond is listed on the Hong Kong Exchange under the HKQAA scheme and is intended to finance or refinance eligible green projects, including renewable energy, water and waste management, and land use.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides a detailed table of comments and proposed amendments to the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill, 2017. The document focuses on strengthening the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEMAQA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (NEMWA), specifically regarding air quality governance, atmospheric emission licences (AELs), and the management of contaminated land.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted preliminary comments on the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill [B 14D-2017], specifically focusing on the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEMAQA) and the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008. The CER requested an extension until 13 February 2020 to provide further submissions on the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA) and mining matters, citing the festive season closure of their offices.

A fact sheet detailing a CNY 520 million green bond issued by the Huzhou Municipal Construction Investment Group on November 20, 2019, to fund water and waste management projects.

The Zhejiang Changxing Rural Commercial Bank issued a green bond on December 27, 2019, totaling CNY300m (USD43m) to fund 35 projects across transport, water, wastewater, and waste management.

This case study by GreenCape details the waste management strategies implemented by the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to divert organic and general waste from landfills, highlighting the financial and environmental benefits of their approach.